The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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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.

Jay Morris stands on the easement trail that runs through his property. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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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.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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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.

Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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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.

Several Mac computers from the late 1990s and early 2000s were on sale by a private collector, helping the Renton City Retro convention live up to its name. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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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.

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

A boy offers Sylvia a cracker during Drag Queen Storytime. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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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.

A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. Photo: Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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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.

The Gnome Trail is located across from Rock Creek Elementary School, 25700 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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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.

Johlesa Orm is a senior at Lindbergh High School and will be honored as part of the 2022 WA State STEM Signing Day, sponsored by Boeing.

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Guest column: Using computer science to solve big problems

By Johlesa Orm, For the Renton Reporter

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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Hundreds become honorary polar bears for annual New Year’s plunge

A New Year’s Day tradition for the bold, Renton’s Polar Bear Plunge makes its annual return.

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

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Car review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Crossover

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Car review: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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Car review: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

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Car review: 2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS

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Car review: 2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door

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