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What’s going on around Renton? | August 10 edition

Aug. 10

In total, Boeing has awarded $500,000 in grants to Renton School Foundation. Photo courtesy of Renton School Foundation.

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Boeing awards $250k grant to Renton School Foundation

The grant will help support mathematic development for the Renton school district’s elementary school and middle school students.

Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

Northwest

Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.

Backpacks donated to CIS Greater King County this year. (Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer)

Life

Communities in Schools hosts backpack drive for Renton students

The donation drive runs through Aug. 15. Supplies will be handed out at CIS Renton-Tukwila’s annual block party…

Pictured left to right: Carol McGraw, Serena McGraw Boyer and Priscilla McGraw Boyer standing in front of their family car, a 1956 Ford Thunderbird. (Photo by Annika Hauer/For the Reporter)

Life

Hot coffee and cool cars: Cloudbreak Café’s 3rd annual car show

Kennydale car enthusiasts show up.

F.I.G.G. was involved with the Renton School District’s HBCU tour for high school students in spring 2023. (Photo courtesy of Curtis Riggins)

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F.I.G.G. program focuses on mentoring Renton youth

Filling In Generational Gaps was founded in 2019.

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Scene from the recent Renton River Days Parade. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Renton community calendar: Summer concerts and more

Have a Renton-related event coming up? Email bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com to submit a public event to be included in our…

The Chinese Information Services Center (CISC) started in 1972 and opened its Renton location on May 19, 2023. (Photo Courtesy of Chinese Information Services Center)

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Chinese Information Services Center awarded $180k grant

CISC was one of six Washington-based organizations to receive grant from UnitedHealthcare’s Empowering Program.

The Kiwanis Club of Renton is donating its gavel and Kiwanis Bell, pictured here with club president Jon Pozega, to the Renton History Museum. (Courtesy photo)

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Kiwanis Club of Renton to close after 93-plus years

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Renton Kiwanis Club had around 150 members. Today, it has 11.

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon beach park re-opened to swimmers, cannonball optional

Two weeks after the beach was closed to high levels of bacteria in the water, King County gives…

Donna Marie Rivily (Dinzart) | Obituary

Obituaries

Donna Marie Rivily (Dinzart) | Obituary

Donna Marie Rivily (Dinzart), 96, passed away on the late evening of June 29th, 2023.

Norman Gene Webster | Obituary

Obituaries

Norman Gene Webster | Obituary

Norman Gene Webster passed away on July 6, 2023 in Redding, CA at the age of 93.

Barbara Jean Nation (Olin) | Obituary

Obituaries

Barbara Jean Nation (Olin) | Obituary

Barb, 60, passed away 7/18/2023 surrounded by friends and family.

(Photo courtesy of Plymouth Housing)

Opinion

Approve Prop. 1: Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy | Guest column

Karen Lee, a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of Plymouth Housing, shares why King County voters should vote…

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Birthday Dreams has been working since 2009 to bring birthday parties to homeless kids in Renton.

Life

Birthday Dreams gives gift of birthday parties for homeless children

By Annika Hauer

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Photos: River Days Parade takes over downtown

The Renton River Days Parade, subtitled “Where Community Grows,” made its way down South 3rd Street Saturday, July…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Quack-quack: Renton River Days is back with a splash | Photos

Renton River Days brought the heat over the weekend.

Jessica Bowen crochets while at her Renton River Days vendor stand. (Photo by Annika Hauer/For the Reporter)

Business

Soft octopuses to neon shawls: Summer Bazaar at Renton River Days

Dozens of vendors set up booths in the Renton Community Center on July 22. Some were small business…

Photos courtesy of Annika Hauer
Scene from the Renton River Days drone show.

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Drone show at Renton River Days was something different for everyone

They zoomed, twinkled, blinked and flashed. The Renton River Days drone show on July 21 was the first…