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A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton To celebrate National Bike Month, the Renton Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Refuel Your Ride, which will be at May Creek Trailhead from 4-7 p.m. May 13.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 7 edition

May 9

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Spotlight on four-legged furry friends this weekend at the Saturday, May 2, Pet Gala from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Renton Community Center.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 30 edition

May 2

Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre “Steel Magnolias” is on stage at the Renton Civic Theatre until April 26.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 23 edition

April 10-26

Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which returns with a new location on June 2. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 16 edition

April 10-26

“Steel Magnolias” is on stage at the Renton Civic Theatre until April 26. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre.

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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry at RCT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’

Did you know that “Steel Magnolias,” the beloved Southern dramedy starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton…

Presented by Society of Anachronism, the Village Encampment allowed for duels, armor displays and medieval games. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Erasmus celebration spreads wings over downtown

The 7th annual jubilee of Erasmus, Renton’s beloved winged mascot, took flight Sunday with a big and bold…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing This year’s Dragon Landing event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, in downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 9 edition

April 10-26

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing ”The Shallow Sea” was the winner of the night at Take 5 Improv Group’s performance on Saturday, March 28, at the Renton Civic Theatre. The crowd was treated to five different first acts of “films” being shown at a film festival. Here, the actors pretend to be tiny organisms consuming a whale at the bottom of the ocean. Laughter ensues.

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Laughter ensues: Take 5 Improv takes over Renton

The main muscles that control the human face are the depressor anguli oris, therisorius, the zygomaticus major, the…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Learn to duel and more at the April 10 Dragon Landing event in downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 2 edition

April 12

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. Renton’s Dragon Landing returns in April.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 26 edition

March 27

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton. The Highlands Neighborhood Center at 800 Edmonds Avenue Northeast is hosting Teen Bingo Night on March 27 from 6:30-9 p.m.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 19 edition

March 19

Journalist Nico Lang reads a section of their book at the Renton Chamber of Commerce on March 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Finding joy: Local book events highlight lives of U.S. trans teens

As part of award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang’s 17-month long tour promoting their book “American Teenager: How…

Interested in selling your stuff at this year’s Renton Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 18? Register at rentonwa.gov. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 12 edition

March 13

Photo courtesy of Washington Health Outreach The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. The next clinic is Saturday, March 8.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 5 edition

March 8

Ghanian cultural dance group Anokye Agofomma. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Black Makers and Creatives returns to the Hyatt

The 4th annual Black Makers and Creatives event took place over the weekend, highlighting and celebrating local Black…

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Two Renton elementary schools receive music program

Kennydale and Tiffany Park elementary schools have just been awarded grants to support their music programs.

The view of Boeing and Lake Washington from the Hyatt Regency in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Through March 1