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.

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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.

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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.

Arthur waits patiently for people at the adoption event to meet him and maybe adopt him. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 8 edition

2025 Pet Adoption Event at Eastside Veterinary Associates: The Renton Police Department Animal Control division is teaming up…

Fancy Vargas of Elevate PR was the guest speaker at the Renton Reporter Read All About It event April 29 at Berliner Pub. The next Read All About It event is scheduled for the last Tuesday in June. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 1 edition

Happy May Day from the Renton Reporter.

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

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Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

Fancy Vargas of Elevate PR will be the guest speaker at Renton Reporter’s next Read All About It chat night on April 29 at Drum Roll Wine. Vargas holds her caricature portrait by Markas Odom, who is @brother_caricature on Instagram. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Join the Renton Reporter for our next Read All About It on April 29.

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Sun and scales: Celebrating Renton’s dragon Erasmus | Photos

This year’s celebration of Erasmus, the dragon that overlooks the downtown area, included a window decorating contest.

Dragon chalk drawings were one of the many activities at this year’s Dragon Landing celebration. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

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Art displayed at Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts in downtown Renton, as part of the Art Walk in 2020. File photo

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Art Walk returns to downtown Renton

The Art Walk is returning to downtown Renton to showcase the works of new emerging artists in a…

The Erasmus Dragon Landing Celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

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This year’s Dragon Landing Celebration will be Sunday, April 13. Unfortunately, there will be no 5K. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Join the Renton Reporter for our next Read All About It on April 29.