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GeoGirls brought students from Oregon and Washington to Mt. St. Helens for a five-day summer trip. Courtesy photo

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Renton teen chosen for GeoGirls science trip to Mt. St. Helens

During a summer where local earthquake swarms beneath Mt. Rainier put Cascadian volcanoes back in the news and…

A scene from Renton River Days 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 21 edition

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Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 14 edition

Don’t miss summer concerts at Gene Coulon Park.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

Potter John Taylor in his studio. Photo provided by Jessie Kotarski

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Art in Motion tour highlights Renton artists in action

The artist studio tour will be a free event in Renton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…

Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington will host a celebration of Yucatán, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug. 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Renton. Courtesy photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 7 edition

The South Renton Connection (SRC) and North Renton Neighborhood Association (NRNA) are hosting a free community picnic Aug.…

Di Zhang was the guest speaker at the July 29 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night at Rosie Rourke Team, where Zhang talked about his work as a librarian at Renton Technical College and his modules and programs on media literacy. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 31 edition

The Renton Farmers Market is back with a new location and will continue every Tuesday from 3 to…

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Renton community comes together for annual Rubber Ducky Derby | Photos

See photos from the annual tradition.

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Photos: Rollin’ on the Renton River Days

The annual Renton River Days brought the crowds and the sunshine, with a Friday night drone show at…

A scene from the recent Renton River Days Parade. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 24 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location…

Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 17 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location…

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Renton Civic Theatre to hold cabaret fundraiser and more

On Saturday, July 19, the Renton Civic Theatre will hold a one-night fundraiser Miscast Cabaret, where there will…

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.