Santa Claus will arrive in Renton not too long after Thanksgiving. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 28 edition

From noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, enjoy the holiday market and free family activities in the Pavilion…

Jay West, Haley Boltz, Laura Kinzel and Kyle Wong are volunteers at Margie Williams Helping Hands Food Center, located at 4519 NE 10th Street in the Renton Highlands. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Consider giving a hand at Margie Williams Helping Hands

Sharing a parking lot with the Martin Luther King Jr. Baptist Church, this local food bank is open…

Before reading begins, coaches check-in with students on how their doing with little workbooks. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Grab a book from the shelf: Team Read helps enrich Renton schools

High school students work after school to help elementary students improve their reading levels.

Santa will be all over Renton this holiday season. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Check out upcoming holiday events in Renton.

On Nov. 6, the city of Renton was the only Washington state stop on the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour as an enormous Sitka spruce rolled into town, expertly parking at the Gene Coulon Boat Launch. Folks could also enjoy informational booths from the National Forest Service, Kenworth, Renton’s Parks and Recreation Department and various food trucks. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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

Community events in Renton.

Seniors dancing at the 2024 Renton Veterans Day Seniors Dance. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Seniors dance and celebrate Veterans Day in Renton

The City of Renton hosted the dance at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, and admission was…

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

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Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

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Renton’s Recreation department brings the smiles. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Community events in Renton.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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U.S. history told through 27 flags in Renton

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, a presentation of the 27 flags…

Barbies and Ken of the City of Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 31 edition

Happy Halloween!

The clown room in the haunted maze was best saved for last.

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Good nightmare and good luck: Bidding adieu to the haunted house of east Renton

See photos of this family’s creations.

The Sanderson Sisters make their way to Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boo! Walk or drive through this year’s Truck or Treat

See photos from the Oct. 25 event in Renton.

Spooky-themed cake pops at Olde Halloween Party in Renton. The event returns Saturday, Oct. 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 24 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Volunteers educate community members about the returning Cedar River salmon. (Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 17 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton’s first Salmon Festival spawns interest in local waterways

At the first Cedar River Salmon Festival in Liberty Park, families and salmon watchers had the chance to…

Officer Ben Flick. Courtesy Photo

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Meet Hazen High School’s new school resource officer

Ben Flick said his job was worth it if even one student changed their trajectory through a positive…

Raphael Ng and him teaching a kid how to swim. Courtesy photo

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From being terrified of swimming to teacher

Raphael Ng was terrified after having his head shoved into the water during his swim classes in Malaysia.

Kids playing soccer at Tiffany Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 10 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

Olde Fashioned Halloween Party at Renton’s Gateway Park includes a costume contest for those on four legs as well as two. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 3 edition

Battle of the Acoustic Bands at Drum Roll Wine: In celebration of Drum Roll Wine’s first year in…