Kids making dragon arts and crafts at the Erasmus hatching party street fair. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Recycling events, free museum day and more.

One cosplayer went all out with a life-size version of local artist Henry’s famous Sasquatch character, who can be found on murals, t-shirts and other merchandise throughout South King County and the Pacific Northwest. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
An energetic Chihuahua joins the 2024 Dragon Dash. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 25 edition

Recycling events, free museum day and more.

Happy Hatching month to Erasmus the Dragon. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 18 edition

Dragon hatchings and mystical quests await in Renton this month.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Erasmus the Dragon overlooks another 5K/10K in his honor

The Renton Dragon Dash took off April 14 on Wells Avenue.

One cosplayer went all out with a life-size version of local artist Henry’s famous Sasquatch character, who can be found on murals, t-shirts and other merchandise throughout South King County and the Pacific Northwest. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 11 edition

Dragon hatchings and mystical quests await in Renton this month.

A mural of a dragon playing guitar in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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

Dragon hatchings and mystical quests await in Renton this month.

This year, Easter Sunday was on March 31 and at NextStep Fellowship in Renton, a pre-service community Easter egg hunt was afoot. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Photos: Sunny Easter Sunday in Renton

This year, Easter Sunday was on March 31 and at NextStep Fellowship in Renton, a pre-service community Easter…

Holi: Renton Festival of Color at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park was held March 23. (Photo courtesy of Diane Dobson)

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Erasmus the Dragon in downtown Renton. File photo

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Black River Cultural Arts Center holds grand opening | Photos

The center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of…

Destiny Wimpye teaches a Saturday morning ballet class at Family First Community Center. Students are as young as three years old, which was the age Wimpye first started dance. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Professional ballerina teaches Renton youth

Destiny Wimpye is an actor, model and dancer for the Pacific Northwest Ballet and in her free time,…

Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

Benita R. Horn at the 2023 Black History Month: Unity and Perseverance Open Forum Discussion. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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A true woman of Renton: The story of Benita R. Horn

A staple at community events and a leader in Renton’s Black community, it’s hard to believe that Horn…

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Buddha danced amongst the lions outside Golden Peacock on Saturday, Feb. 24.

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton.
Lunar New Year is celebrated with dancing that includes Chinese lions, Buddha, drums, a gong and cymbals.

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Feb. 12 designated Lunar New Year Day in Renton

Feb. 12 was designated Lunar New Year Day, and City Hall celebrated the holiday with food, lion dancing…

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Renton City Council members pose with Lunar New Year dragons.

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Singer Ayana Freeman led the crowd in a rendition of the Black National Anthem, a hymn called “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was written in 1900. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Lift every voice and sing: Community leaders celebrate Renton’s Black history

Taking place Feb. 10 at Renton Technical College, the forum was an open discussion for Black community leaders…