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One cosplayer went all out with a life-size version of local artist Henry’s famous Sasquatch character, who can be found on murals, t-shirts and other merchandise throughout South King County and the Pacific Northwest. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | April 11...
By Reporter Staff • April 11, 2024 7:00 am

Dragon hatchings and mystical quests await in Renton this month.

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A mural of a dragon playing guitar in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter
What’s going on around Renton? | April 4...
By Reporter Staff • April 4, 2024 7:00 am

Dragon hatchings and mystical quests await in Renton this month.

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This year, Easter Sunday was on March 31 and at NextStep Fellowship in Renton, a pre-service community Easter egg hunt was afoot. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Photos: Sunny Easter Sunday in Renton
By Bailey Josie • April 2, 2024 5:00 pm

This year, Easter Sunday was on March 31 and at NextStep Fellowship in Renton, a pre-service community Easter egg hunt…

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Holi: Renton Festival of Color at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park was held March 23. (Photo courtesy of Diane Dobson)
What’s going on around Renton? | March 28...
By Reporter Staff • March 28, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Erasmus the Dragon in downtown Renton. File photo
What’s going on around Renton? | March 21...
By Reporter Staff • March 21, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Black River Cultural Arts Center holds grand opening...
By Bailey Josie • March 18, 2024 4:20 pm

The center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of the region’s Native American community.

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Destiny Wimpye teaches a Saturday morning ballet class at Family First Community Center. Students are as young as three years old, which was the age Wimpye first started dance. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Professional ballerina teaches Renton youth
By Bailey Josie • March 16, 2024 1:30 pm

Destiny Wimpye is an actor, model and dancer for the Pacific Northwest Ballet and in her free time, she offers free ballet classes at the Family First Community Center.

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Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | March 14...
By Reporter Staff • March 14, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter
What’s going on around Renton? | March 7...
By Reporter Staff • March 7, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
By Bailey Josie • March 4, 2024 3:25 pm

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

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Benita R. Horn at the 2023 Black History Month: Unity and Perseverance Open Forum Discussion. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
A true woman of Renton: The story of...
By Bailey Josie • February 29, 2024 7:30 am

A staple at community events and a leader in Renton’s Black community, it’s hard to believe that Horn was actually born and raised in Portland, Oregon.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Buddha danced amongst the lions outside Golden Peacock on Saturday, Feb. 24.
What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 29...
By Reporter Staff • February 29, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 22...
By Reporter Staff • February 22, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Photos courtesy of the City of Renton.
Lunar New Year is celebrated with dancing that includes Chinese lions, Buddha, drums, a gong and cymbals.
Feb. 12 designated Lunar New Year Day in...
By Reporter Staff • February 22, 2024 1:30 am

Feb. 12 was designated Lunar New Year Day, and City Hall celebrated the holiday with food, lion dancing and a…

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Courtesy of City of Renton
Renton City Council members pose with Lunar New Year dragons.
What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 15...
By Reporter Staff • February 15, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Singer Ayana Freeman led the crowd in a rendition of the Black National Anthem, a hymn called “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was written in 1900. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Lift every voice and sing: Community leaders celebrate...
By Bailey Josie • February 12, 2024 4:10 pm

Taking place Feb. 10 at Renton Technical College, the forum was an open discussion for Black community leaders and members to talk about the city’s past, present and future.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Fans decorate the Jimi Hendrix memorial in Renton.
What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 8...
By Reporter Staff • February 8, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)
Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet...
By Bailey Josie • February 6, 2024 12:15 pm

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17 and 18.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 1...
By Reporter Staff • February 1, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 25...
By Reporter Staff • January 25, 2024 7:00 am

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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