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Santa Claus will arrive in Renton not too long after Thanksgiving. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 28 edition

From noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, enjoy the holiday market and free family activities in the Pavilion…

Santa will be all over Renton this holiday season. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 21 edition

Check out upcoming holiday events in Renton.

On Nov. 6, the city of Renton was the only Washington state stop on the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour as an enormous Sitka spruce rolled into town, expertly parking at the Gene Coulon Boat Launch. Folks could also enjoy informational booths from the National Forest Service, Kenworth, Renton’s Parks and Recreation Department and various food trucks. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 14 edition

Community events in Renton.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. Renton’s Recreation department brings the smiles. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 7 edition

Community events in Renton.

In this file photo, State Rep. Mia Gregerson answers a question as Rep. Tina Orwell listens during a town hall meeting. Both won re-election in the Nov. 2024 general election. (File photo)

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Orwall and Gregerson lead in 33rd District | Election 2024

Early results are in.

Barbies and Ken of the City of Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 31 edition

Happy Halloween!

Spooky-themed cake pops at Olde Halloween Party in Renton. The event returns Saturday, Oct. 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 24 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Photo credits: Bailey Jo Josie (left, center) and Cameron Sires (right).

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Renton Reporter takes home six newspaper awards

Reporters Bailey Jo Josie, Benjamin Leung and Cameron Sires received awards at the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.

Volunteers educate community members about the returning Cedar River salmon. (Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 17 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

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Threatened with a gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Kids playing soccer at Tiffany Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 10 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Olde Fashioned Halloween Party at Renton’s Gateway Park includes a costume contest for those on four legs as well as two. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 3 edition

Battle of the Acoustic Bands at Drum Roll Wine: In celebration of Drum Roll Wine’s first year in…

Vision House Executive Director Derek Sciba talks about the work Vision House does to help unhoused families in Renton and King County. Sciba was the guest speaker at the first Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It on Monday, Sept. 23. Hosted at Berliner Pub in downtown Renton, the event allowed local readers to meet and chat with Renton Reporter staff while enjoying some food and drink. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 26 edition

Don’t miss the International Food Truck Festival on Sept. 28.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 19 edition

The Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Berliner Pub: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 5:30…

The tooth fairy gives a high five at the 2024 Renton River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 12 edition

SuperHero 5K at Renton Community Center: Leap tall buildings in a single bound at 6 p.m. Sept. 13…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. The annual Pooch Plunge returns this weekend, where dogs of all shapes and sizes get to take a dip at Henry Moses Aquatic Center before it’s closed down for the season. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 5 edition

The annual Pooch Plunge returns this weekend.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing The SuperHero 5K returns Sept. 13.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 29 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

It’s National Dog Month, especially in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 22 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority had a booth at Renton River Days. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 15 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Renton Redhawks in the River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 8 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.