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72-hour film challenges are a popular way for filmmakers to push artistic and logistical limits. Image courtesy of Seattle Film Summit.

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The 72-hour Renton Film Frenzy returns Oct. 6-9

Registration is still open for filmmakers and Renton businesses and organizations.

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Report finds racial disparity among Washington homeowners

Changes to real estate and lending industries, funding and policy revisions are recommended in order to bridge homeownership…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Coughing in King County | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

There will be two in-person Q&A sessions for the 2023 arts commission on Sept. 26 and Oct. 7. Image courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

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In-person Q&A sessions for 2023 Renton Arts Commission grants in Sept. and Oct.

Arts grant applications are taken four times in the year for the Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

Rock throwing suspect Shawn L. Perantie was arrested without issue on Sept. 27. Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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State Patrol arrests SR 900 rock-throwing suspect

Investigation spurred by the community.

Image courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest.

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Bloodworks Northwest opens new donor center in Renton

The Renton Donor Center will open in the wake of the closing of Bloodwork Northwest’s Tukwila location.

Gary N. Scofield | Obituary

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Gary N. Scofield | Obituary

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Inslee’s nightmare before Christmas | Shiers

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency will end by…

Construction costs for the Bronson Way bridge project are estimated at $2.3 million. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Bronson Way bridge closed for six weeks for painting and seismic retrofitting

The bridge will be closed for six weeks and will temporarily affect southbound on-ramps to I-405, 169, Sunset…

Jay Morris stands on the easement trail that runs through his property. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Soggy Bottom Farm offers beef, pork and a walking trail

Jay and Ellen Mirro’s farm shows a more tranquil and rural side of southern Renton.

The Renton Chamber of Commerce and friends came out to celebrate SipStop’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

SipStop Cafe offers coffee, convenience and community

Renton business had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9.

Jean Ellen Wilson | Obituary

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Jean Ellen Wilson | Obituary

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According to Compass Housing Alliance Senior Program Manager Evan Mack, over 250 people have moved on from the Renton project’s housing units in over 10 years. Photo courtesy of Compass Housing Alliance.

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Renton’s Compass Veterans Center gets grant funding for housing services

Almost $21 million is being awarded to 81 Washington-based nonprofit organizations.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton’s Pooch Plunge 2022

Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the end of the season with tennis balls and swimming pools.

One of the photos in the exhibit show a Ukrainian man's homestead, which Davidson said was so remote that she had to ride on a 4x4 off-road vehicle to get to it. Photo courtesy of Anna Mia Davidson.

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Photo exhibit reveals people and culture of rural Ukraine

Renton History Museum displays Anna Mia Davidson’s photos in “Ukraine: Carpathian Mountain Villages” exhibit.

The City of Renton and Sound Publishing are partnering to fund marketing grants for local small businesses with the support of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. To learn more, email cgreiling@soundpublishing.com. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Business

Renton Shop Local Program offers grants to small businesses for marketing

Renton businesses can apply now and attend upcoming informational sessions.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Henry Moses Aquatic Center wrapped up the season with a splash— from local pups! The Pooch Plunge gave dogs free reign of the lazy river and wave pool, Saturday, Sept. 7 2019.

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Dog Will Swim! Pooch Plunge returns this weekend

The Henry Moss Aquatic Center’s annual Pooch Plunge will be Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11.

A photo that was tweeted out an hour after the accident was called in, shows Renton Regional Fire Authority, Puget Sound Fire, Tukwila Fire Department, and King County Medic One on the scene of the trench collapse. Photo courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority.

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Man dies after trench collapse at construction site in Renton

King County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the man’s death was an accident.

Photos by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

Business

Grant applications for Washington businesses affected by pandemic due Sept. 9

Until 5 p.m. on September 9, local organizations that for-profit and non-profit can apply for grants