The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

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The Newcastle Police Department won Holiday Spirit Award for their “Buddy the Elf” display at this year’s Battle of the Badges.

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

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton. And are you ready for the Polar Bear Plunge?

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KCLS releases best books list of 2023

Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.

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Renton’s Illuminations continue at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park until Monday, Jan. 1.

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

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton. And are you ready for the Polar Bear Plunge?

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Grinches, lightsabers and Buddy the Elf: 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges goes all out

Check out photos from the event.

Renton resident Kat Lieu is close to releasing her second cookbook full of Asian recipes. Her first cookbook, “Modern Asian Baking at Home,” was released in July 2022. (Photo courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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Renton author to release second cookbook of Asian recipes

Kat Lieu’s first cookbook, “Modern Asian Baking at Home,” was released in July 2022 and has been well-received…

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Renton’s Illuminations continue at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park until Monday, Jan. 1.

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

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton.

Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.

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Teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English

Both fluent in Russian, Renton residents Michael and Greg Chaikou were inspired to help Ukrainian immigrants affected by…

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Renton Winter Lights illuminate Gene Coulon Park

Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North and the lights will run 4-9 p.m.…

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Renton’s Illuminations return to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Dec. 1.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 30 edition

Dec. 1

Dr. Margaret Towolawi and her son, who have both been featured in the show. (Photo courtesy to Dr. Towolawi)

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“You are the best you the world will ever see!”

Local television show “Look, Listen, and Learn” teaches emotional well being, specifically for kids of color.

A picture of Thanksgiving packages in 2022, carrying the Thanksgiving meal and additional decorations. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Seybold)

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Nonprofit spreads health, well-being and connection across King County

Full Life Care gathers community groups and volunteers to provide Thanksgiving meals to isolated seniors and caregivers.

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

Don’t let her horns scare you off - Frilly the cow at Sammamish Animal Sanctuary loves a good head scratch. After moving to Renton in 2022, the nonprofit sanctuary has been a popular spot for families. For more information, visit SammamishAnimalSanctuary.com. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Thanksgiving edition

Also: Don’t miss Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25.

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Photos: Downtown festivities welcome the holidays

Saturday, Nov. 18, was a busy one for downtown Renton. From the Renton Eastside Made Pop-Up Market to…

The 2023 K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk will be on Sunday, Dec. 3. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 16 edition

Nov. 17-18

Local community members enjoy lunch through the Sound Generations Lunch Program at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, located at 211 Burnett Ave. N. To learn more, call 425-430-6633 or email recreation@rentonwa.gov. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Weekday lunches feed local folks at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center

Sound Generations Lunch Program provides the community with hot and nutritious meals Monday-Friday.

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Marybeth Mayzak taught at Hazen High School from 1991 to 2018.

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Beloved teacher inducted into Hazen Hall of Fame

Marybeth Mayzak taught choir and history at Hazen High School for nearly three decades, where she was a…

“The Color of Flight,” designed and sculpted by Kirk Reese at Sunset Neighborhood Park (photo credit: Renton Municipal Arts Commission)

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How Renton’s effort to support the military developed a neighborhood worth revitalizing

Renton Sunset Neighborhood was founded as the community ramped up industrial WWII efforts.

“O Christmas Tea” will tour Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia for the holiday season. Courtesy photo

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“O Christmas Tea” brings British humor to King County

On its latest tour, this Canadian-based holiday comedy show will play in Renton, Auburn and Federal Way.