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Renton Library to host play about Japanese incarceration during WWII
Written and directed by Laura Ferri, the play is comprised of personal interviews and historical primary sources to…
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Careers take flight at Green River College’s aviation program
For much of the flight from the Renton Airport over South King County and back early Friday afternoon,…
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Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all…
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Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for a better life
Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.
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With 1-in-3 pets getting lost every year, Renton offers free pet microchipping program
The program is made possible through the city’s “RUFF Fund.”
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Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month
“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.
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Renton Schools Foundation matches grant to Lindbergh robotics team
The Lindbergh Robotics team and the team’s mentor coaches recently applied for a grant from the Washington Office…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
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Soggy Bottom Farm offers beef, pork and a walking trail
Jay and Ellen Mirro’s farm shows a more tranquil and rural side of southern Renton.
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Photos: Renton’s Pooch Plunge 2022
Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the end of the season with tennis balls and swimming pools.
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‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook
After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.
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The 2022 Renton City Retro flourishes in nostalgic 8-bit glory
The video game convention brought together collectors, artists and a return of nerdy gatherings.
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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest
Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.
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Drag queen storytime draws a monthly crowd in Renton
Drag queen Sylvia O’Stayformore reads books to children while dressed as your favorite “crazy aunt.”
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Gold Star Family from Renton has breakfast at the White House
Jarod Newlove’s wife and children found comfort through Wear Blue: Run to Remember.
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Renton Farmers Market kicks off the summer in Piazza Park
Opening day brought a big crowd with local produce, live music and zero COVID restrictions.
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Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley
There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.
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Guest column: Using computer science to solve big problems
By Johlesa Orm, For the Renton Reporter