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…

Officer James Mitchell. Courtesy Photo

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Meet Renton High School’s new school resource officer

“When these kids know that we care, that people care about them, they want to do better,” said…

Vision House Executive Director Derek Sciba talks about the work Vision House does to help unhoused families in Renton and King County. Sciba was the guest speaker at the first Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It on Monday, Sept. 23. Hosted at Berliner Pub in downtown Renton, the event allowed local readers to meet and chat with Renton Reporter staff while enjoying some food and drink. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 26 edition

Don’t miss the International Food Truck Festival on Sept. 28.

Peppers and lettuce in the garden. Photo courtesy Hannah Flory

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Sustainable Renton focuses on sustainability for itself

Local nonprofit redistributes food to people who need it.

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

The warehouse staff team. Courtesy photo

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Meals on Wheels seeks site coordinator to help serve Renton seniors

“It’s fun. It’s rewarding. It’s a way to give back.”

Families picking out free books from the King County Library System. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with a story walk

Event was held at Sunset Neighborhood Park in Spanish and English.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs.
Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

The Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Berliner Pub: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 5:30…

Business owner Isidro Rojas with the Renton City Council taking a photo with the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. (Screenshot from the Renton City Council meeting)

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Renton proclamation honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Santa Fe Grill owner Isidro Rojas accepted the proclamation.

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…