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In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Body Language Studio students wow the crowd at the 2024 Renton River Days parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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B-kids and ballerinas: Body Language Studio is the place to learn breaking

Along with teaching kids how to dance in ballet, jazz and hiphop (among others), Body Language may be…

Project site for Cleveland Richardson Park with its environmental features, as seen in a screenshot from the agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Cleveland Richardson Park Master Plan submitted to Renton City Council. Courtesy image

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Renton approves $225K to design new Cleveland-Richardson Park

The park will be located in the Talbot neighborhood.

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Malicious mischief and a box cutter | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

A fire destroyed much of the Top of the Hill grocery store Aug. 24. Courtesy photo

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Fire at Renton grocery store was intentionally set

Community rallies to support Top of the Hill Quality Produce.

Impact school’s playground, which Launch will use. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Launch’s Fairwood program moves to Black River Impact School

Nonprofit preschool program has 13 locations across King County.

People graduating Renton Community Court. Photo Courtesy of Ken Delgado from Peer Kent

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Renton Community Court receives additional funding

Program is intended to reduce the number of re-offenses.

Raine Padawer, employee of Papa Tony’s, with her favorite flavor of hot sauce, the Ghostly Garlic. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Hot sauce and coffee bean roasting at Renton Farmers Market

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

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The SuperHero 5K returns Sept. 13.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 29 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

The Renton Civic Theatre. File photo

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Renton Civic Theatre leadership under fire over revelations of sex crimes

The Renton Civic Theatre’s leadership faces potential cuts and restructuring after a social media campaign discovered a history…

A screenshot of the Q Spa Yelp page. Photo courtesy of Yelp.com

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Bench warrant released in 2022 forced prostitution case in Renton

The woman was charged with attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful imprisonment in Renton after being arrested in…

Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Fatal collisions prompt Fairwood traffic safety study

Fairwood community members voiced concerns regarding reckless driving and speeding on 140th Avenue Southeast.

From left to right: Ashley Scott and her daughters Sandria and KJ Scott at the Keatious Bakin & Kakin LLC booth. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Renton Farmers Market finds: Milk and sweets

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

The proposed site of the World Cup Legacy Square will be the gravel lot on South 3rd Street, which has often been used for municipal events throughout the year. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton seeks input for downtown space inspired by World Cup

From 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27, residents are encouraged to give input on the World Cup Legacy…

King County Fire District 20 posted this photo of the Aug. 24 blaze at Top of the Hill grocery store in Renton. Courtesy photo

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Fire destroys Top of the Hill grocery store in Renton

Friends and neighbors of the owners set up a GoFundMe.

Moss ball with an invasive zebra mussel, photo taken Aug. 12, 2024. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Invasive freshwater mussel found in Renton aquarium store

Species found in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, which are often used to decorate aquariums and water…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Trial of Federal Way man in 2021 Renton shooting ends in hung jury

He was found guilty of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, but not of second-degree murder.

Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

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Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

It’s National Dog Month, especially in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 22 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Renton High School. File photo

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More school resource officers coming to Renton

The three officers will be Yusuf Jibril at Lindbergh High School, James Mitchell at Renton High School, and…