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    Life <p>Whimsical crochet fiber art adorns a traffic sign near Azteca Boxing Club, The Rose Gift House and Coffee, Tomato Tomäto Creative and Idolize Tattoo in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing</p>

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

    Jan. 30

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    By Reporter Staff • January 29, 2026 8:08 am
    Life Chiho Sanada talks with a guest about one of her pieces. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

    See local Japanese-American art at The Lakeshore

    By Bailey Josie
    Life Love is Resistance: A Resounding Love fundraiser concert will be at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center on Feb. 1. Courtesy photo

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

    By Reporter Staff
    Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 15...
    By Reporter Staff • January 15, 2026 10:54 am

    Free Winter Film Fest presents “Clueless” at Carco Theatre.

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    Even the cold temps of the Polar Bear Double Dip at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center couldn’t deter New Year’s Day dippers and swimmers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 8...
    By Reporter Staff • January 8, 2026 10:00 am

    Jan. 10

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Photos: An icy start to 2026 with the...
    By Bailey Josie • January 2, 2026 4:10 pm

    From Lake Washington to the city’s Aquatic Center, Renton knows how to shock the system for the New Year.

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    A scene from the 2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 1...
    By Reporter Staff • December 31, 2025 7:00 am

    Happy New Year from the Renton Reporter team

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    The Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Park come to a close Sunday, Jan. 4. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 25...
    By Reporter Staff • December 24, 2025 1:00 pm

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.
    Where to go ice skating in King County
    By Grace Gorenflo • December 22, 2025 1:00 pm

    Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…

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    Santa stands among a sea of presents at the “North Pole.” Photo courtesy of Greg Bakke.
    The Forgotten Children’s Fund brings gifts and joy...
    By Drew Dotson • December 22, 2025 9:09 am

    Santa Claus is coming to town and he is bringing gifts to the underserved families this holiday season.

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    On Friday, Dec. 5, the City of Renton and Ivar’s kicked off the annual Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park holiday lights with festivities including photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy the daily Clam Lights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 4. The park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 18...
    By Reporter Staff • December 18, 2025 12:00 pm

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
    By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

    In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

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    Annie is accompanied by Oliver Warbucks and Grace Farrell to the movies. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre
    Renton Civic Theatre’s “Annie” is a holiday treat
    By Bailey Josie • December 11, 2025 4:30 pm

    RCT’s final show of 2025 ends its run on Sunday, Dec. 21.

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Take a free photo with Santa Claus at Santa House at the Renton Civic Theatre on the first three Saturdays of December, from 1–4 p.m. Furry family members are welcomed too.
    What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 11...
    By Reporter Staff • December 11, 2025 11:00 am

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Soggy dogs get their cardio in at the...
    By Bailey Josie • December 11, 2025 9:50 am

    Over 400 people signed up for this year’s annual K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk in Renton, and…

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Strong winds can’t deter the Clam Lights
    By Bailey Josie • December 10, 2025 5:10 pm

    The annual Gene Coulon Park illumination kickoff was met with strong winds, holiday music and large crowds.

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    Clear your calendar for Renton holidays events throughout the month of December and into January. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 4...
    By Reporter Staff • December 4, 2025 6:00 am

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    The 2023 K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk will be on Sunday, Dec. 3. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 27...
    By Reporter Staff • November 27, 2025 7:00 am

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    Wine tasting at Drum Roll Wine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Gobble Wobble takes downtown Renton
    By Bailey Josie • November 24, 2025 8:50 am

    Wine tastings, shopping and all-ages activities made this year’s Gobble Wobble Wine Walk on Nov. 22.

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    Mahjong is a popular, low-cost tile game that helps improve executive function — and it’s just fun to play. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Let’s play some Mahjong
    By Bailey Josie • November 21, 2025 11:30 am

    Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center hosts games twice a week.

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    Small children went gaga for last year's Clam Lights in Renton. This year's event is Dec. 5. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 20...
    By Reporter Staff • November 20, 2025 11:00 am

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    The Ivar’s Clam made an appearance at the 2024 Clam Lights opening night - will the Clam return this year on Dec. 5? Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 13...
    By Reporter Staff • November 13, 2025 11:00 am

    Renton Community Calendar.

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    John Houston talks about his life and his book “Return to the Sunlight: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Redemption.” Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Renton activist promotes memoir “Return to the Sunlight”
    By Bailey Josie • November 6, 2025 1:30 pm

    John Houston’s book details trauma of experiencing racism, losing his family’s land, his 36-year addiction and his recent work fighting for fairness in housing, including the passing of a state law inspired by his story.

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