Dr. Carl Mack is a former president of the Seattle chapter of the NAACP. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Connection in hard times: Lessons at Black History forum | Photos

“This is the time to be united.”

One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

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What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

Mural highlight of downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 6 edition

Coming this weekend: Moonlight Masquerade Winter Family Dance at Renton Community Center.

Joaquin Delgado was the guest speaker at the monthly Renton Reporter Read All About It chat night, where he spoke about his work with Peer Kent and how he helps people going through the local court system. The next Read All About It night will be Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Drum Roll Wine in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Library Resources Business Discussion at Renton Library: From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 31, this city event…

A Renton sign on the baseball bleachers in Liberty Park greets drivers on I-405. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 23 edition

Wine and chat with your friendly neighborhood Renton reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 28

People from Renton Police, Fire and Parks and Recreation came out for the Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Don’t miss: Renton Reporter invites you to have wine and conversation.

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Downtown Renton is no stranger to photogenic dogs.
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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 9 edition

Don’t miss: Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Snow Queen at IKEA Performing Arts Center.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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2025 Polar Bear Plunge: This time, it’s OK to double dip

Check out photos from the plunge.

Kai Powers and Izzy Teal get a good row in on a cold December afternoon. Rowing works up a sweat so it’s best to dress in layers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton Rowing Center offers aquatic teamwork on Lake Washington

The club offers memberships, discounts, punch cards and a four-week rowing course for anyone joining that club that…

Photo op at the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 2 edition

Don’t miss: Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Snow Queen at IKEA Performing Arts Center.

Duck the labrador-shepherd mix gets the first whiff of his new owners. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Finding a forever home for the paw-lidays

Renton Animal Control partnered with Eastside Veterinary Associates for a special pet adoption event.

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One of the cadets from the annual Elf Academy tries to sneak around the sleeping head elf without waking him up. Cadets have to go through an obstacle course with bells on their belt without being too loud. The Elf Academy took place Saturday, Dec. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 19 edition

Polar Bear Plunge: The icy plunge is back Jan. 1 and there are now two location options.

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Elf Academy cadets earn their jingle bells | Photos

The annual Elf Academy let’s local kids get their holiday spirit on with fun games, dancing and crafts.

Courtesy of the Grand Kyiv Ballet.

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Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from…

The Renton Civic Theatre. (File photo)

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Renton Civic Theatre announces holiday programming

Check out a live puppet performance of the Dickenson classic “A Christmas Story” and more.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 12 edition

Winter Concert at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center: Enjoy sounds of the season with the Renton City Concert…

Small children went gaga for the Clam Lights in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Clam Lights illuminate Gene Coulon | Photos

The public can enjoy the Clam Lights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Jan. 5.

Participants from Nosotros En Naturaleza — “Us In Nature” in Spanish — on a hike. Courtesy photo

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Nosotros En Naturaleza: Bringing youth hiking

The group is centered on bringing South King County youth hiking for free

Two boys pose for a photo under the Renton Christmas tree in Piazza Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 5 edition

Clam Lights Opening Night: Join Renton Parks and Recreation for Clam Lights Opening Night at 6:15 p.m. Dec.…

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Run, Run Rudolph: Downtown Renton welcomes the holiday season

See photos from the festivities.