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Bailey Jo Josie, Ben Ray and Benjamin Leung won first, second and third place awards at the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest for their work covering sports, businesses and crime in Renton.

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Renton Reporter wins at 2023 Better Newspaper Contest

Bailey Jo Josie, Benjamin Leung, Ben Ray, Cameron Sheppard and Katie Morgan were recognized by the Washington Newspaper…

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A costumed family receives treats at Renton’s 2022 Truck or Treat event.

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

Truck or Treat Halloween Drive Thru at Renton Community Center: An alternative to regular trick-or-treating, this event will…

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Hummus Shakshuka at Gold Schnitzel Mediterranean.

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New cafe claims to be Renton’s premier Kosher restaurant

Gold Schnitzel Mediterranean delivers on some Israeli classics.

Volunteers from the Seattle Aquarium posted at the Renton Library to help teach people about the returning Cedar River salmon. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Circle of life: Cedar River salmon return to spawn

Throughout the month of October, the Seattle Aquarium is posting volunteer educators at some of the best salmon…

Lindbergh High School students performed in a distracted driving presentation at the school. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Lindbergh students get a sobering lesson in distracted driving

Lindbergh High School students watched Sept. 28 as classmates performed in a distracted driving presentation at the school.

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Suspect taps on driver’s side window with firearm | Renton police blotter

A man jumped out of the driver’s seat of the van and ran up to her driver’s side…

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Drum Roll Wine had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the winery’s first flagship wine bar on Saturday, Oct. 7, with the Renton Chamber of Commerce and several members of the City Council in attendance. Owned and operated by the Fraziers, a family full of musical and writing talents, Drum Roll Wine recently won in the category of “Best White” at the Cascadia International Wine Competition. Drum Roll Wine is located at 911 South Third Street in Renton.

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Badum-tish: Award-winning Drum Roll Wine opens downtown flagship

Drum Roll Wine had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the winery’s first flagship wine…

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Firefighters fight blaze at vintage car facility in Renton

Two firefighters in the incident required transportation to a local hospital for evaluation.

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Auburn Riverside has great week, TJ tennis guarantees league split | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode, lots of tightly contested teams went at it from the Week of Oct. 2-6. Lindbergh…

Rachel Ralston dribbles the ball on the way to her first score. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Soccer: Lindbergh’s Ralston nets both goals in team’s second straight win

Eagles have their first clean sheet of the season after 2-0 win over Renton.

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Olde Fashioned Halloween Party at Gateway Park on Oct. 28 will include a costume contest for those on four legs as well as two.

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

Mark your calendars for KingCon, Truck or Treat Halloween Drive Thru and more.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, left, and challenger Kim Monroe Bass at the Renton candidates forum held Sept. 19 at the Carco Theatre. Candidates for council positions 3, 4, 5 and 7 also answered questions about local issues from moderator Diane Dobson of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. (Renton Reporter photo)

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Renton City Council, mayoral candidates discuss public safety and homelessness

Candidates are running in Nov. 7 general election.

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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year

Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Lunar Rabbit Autumn: Renton celebrates first Moon Cake Festival

A harvest festival that originated over 2,000 years ago in China, variations of the Moon Cake festival are…

The Property involved in settlement with City of Renton at 15908 SE 175th St, Renton, WA 98058 (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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Renton working to seize house from illegal grow operation

Hundreds of pounds of cannabis and foreign currencies found at properties related to the operation.

Abdul Gilbert shakes off a defender on his way to the end zone. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lindbergh football catches fire and wins second straight

After winning on the final play a week prior, the Eagles won a no-drama contest aganst Evergreen.

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Man uses bug spray to escape machete attack | Renton police blotter

Sample from the Renton police log.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Volleyball, soccer, tennis, football and more prep sports action | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray chats with coaches and players on recent high school matchups in South King County.

Keri Franklin one of 22 workplace heroes to be honored by an award from the state.

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Renton School District nurse honored for life-saving efforts

Keri Franklin one of 22 workplace heroes to be honored by an award from the state.

Public art by Christy Caravaglio in Renton. Photo courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

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Applications for local art grants close Oct. 13

Renton Municipal Arts Commission will award grant money to fund arts projects for early 2024.