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Downtown Renton’s newest mural by Carlos Martinez. “This artwork is meant to celebrate the city of Renton, its people, and the many cultures they carry with them,” said Martinez on his Instragram @carlosmartinezart. Located on the Main Street building where Idolize Tattoo, The Rose Gift House and Coffee, Azteca Boxing and Tomāto Tomäto call home. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

New mural downtown. Plus: Renton River Days Festival runs July 25-27.

Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

The Renton River Days Parade returns Saturday, July 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 3 edition

Renton River Days starts July 26.

Michael Ingrassia works on his chalk art piece at last year’s competition. Photo provided by the City of Renton

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Contestants needed for Renton’s Chalk Art Competition

Cash prizes available.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing At the June 24 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night, the Renton Reporter teamed up with Rosie Rourke Real Estate to host Renton Regional Fire Authority Battalion Chief Jeff Vollandt, who spoke about Wildland–urban interface (WUI) and wildfire safety. The next Read All About It event will be Tuesday, July 29.

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

The city farmers market is back with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd Street…

Rose Gannon teaches math at Hazen High School. Courtesy photo

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Hazen High School’s Rose Gannon wins Best Teacher

Best of Renton 2025 winner.

Lake Washington in Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

The Pride Flag flies above Renton City Hall in June. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter The Progressive Pride Flag flies above Renton City Hall in June. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

Bellevue College booth. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton Library hosts Pride Month paper party | Photos

Renton LGBTQIA+ Community organized the event.

Students from Renton High School’s Hawk Eye newspaper class, headed by teacher Lisa Richards, visited the Renton Reporter’s office as well as Sound Publishing’s printing press June 3 as part of a class field trip. Staff photo

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

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

“West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Memorial Day in the Highlands

See photos of the service at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which returns with a new location on June 3.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 29 edition

Don’t miss opening of Renton Farmers Market on June 3.

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

Elizabeth (Ea) Murphy presents at the first class of Renton’s 2025 gardening series. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Healthy soil is living soil: City offers free gardening classes

Classes cover composting, growing vegetables and eco-friendly gardening hacks.

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Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event

Commemorative Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26

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

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 22 edition

From 1-2 p.m. May 26, join Frank R. Vaise VFW Post #1263, Fred Hancock American Legion Post #19,…

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

Flowers are sold at the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday. The market returns June 3 and will be held on Williams Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 15 edition

Safety Fest at Renton Community Center: The city is throwing its very first Safety Fest on May 17.

Photo courtesy of Fairwood Market Night

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Fairwood Market Night kicks off summer with pets in mind

The May 14 opener will feature a pet adoption event and a reptile petting zoo.