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Ren helps Willard learn how to dance in “Footloose” the musical, playing at the Renton Civic Theatre until June 21. Photo courtesy of the Renton Civic Theatre.

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Lose your blues at Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’

A few left feet maybe, but RCT’s musical version of “Footloose” is rock n’ roll rollick to kick…

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton Legacy Park kicks off Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 4 edition

June 5

Photo courtesy of Renton School District Renton’s 2026 graduating seniors will grab their diplomas on June 10, 11 and 15 this year.

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Who, where, when, how: Live stream Renton graduations

Renton’s graduating class of 2026 includes students from five high schools held in two school districts, and graduations…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing The Fairwood Market Night features local vendors, including Macadons.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 28 edition

June 2

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing The Fairwood Market Night features local vendors, including Macadons.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 21 edition

May 21

There are many different paths to becoming a pilot and for Hazen senior Trevor Sooy, this meant getting his private pilot license at 18.

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Learning to fly: Hazen senior earns private pilot license

Getting up to 14,000 feet in the air may be daunting for most, but for Trevor Sooy, it’s…

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton A man reads the names of U.S. veterans at Renton’s Veterans Memorial Park.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 14 edition

May 20-21

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