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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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A Renton sign on the baseball bleachers in Liberty Parks greets drivers on I-405. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 6...
By Reporter Staff • November 6, 2025 11:00 am

Renton Community Calendar.

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The Grinch becomes Spider-Man at the event’s free face painting booth. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Families gather in downtown Renton for a wicked...
By Bailey Josie • October 30, 2025 12:01 pm

Rain and cloudy weather couldn’t keep Renton’s youngest ghouls and goblins down as families came out Saturday for the Renton…

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Renton Technical College librarian Di Zhang and the college’s Unity Center hosted the Renton Reporter for a local news panel on Monday, Oct. 27, as part of Media Literacy Education Week. Zhang told The Reporter that he had written to Gov. Bob Ferguson about the importance of media literacy and the governor made a proclamation that Oct. 27-31, 2025, is officially Media Literacy Education Week. For more information on Zhang’s ongoing work, visit <a href="http://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy" target="_blank">libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy</a>. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 30...
By Reporter Staff • October 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night
By Bailey Josie • October 30, 2025 8:54 am

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing to watch this Halloweekend.

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The 2025 Olde Fashioned Halloween Party begins at Cugini’s parking lot on 3rd Street and includes a costume contest for those on four legs as well as two. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 23...
By Reporter Staff • October 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Jonathan Harker (Michael Yichao), Dr. Abraham Van Helsing (Phillip Keiman), Arthur Holmwood (Cameron Widmark) and Dr. Seward (David Breyman) are set to stake the Count. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre.
Sink your fangs into ‘Dracula’ at the Renton...
By Bailey Josie • October 23, 2025 11:00 am

Before I even knew that Renton Civic Theatre was showcasing a stage adaptation of “Dracula,” I had curated a hearty…

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The murals are on shipping containers on the Benson Bruin Football Association’s property. Photo provided by Rick Moreno
New mural part of Renton program to battle...
By Drew Dotson • October 21, 2025 10:10 am

“This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

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This year’s Olde Fashioned Halloween Party takes place in downtown Renton on Saturday, Oct. 25. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 16...
By Reporter Staff • October 16, 2025 7:00 am

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Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs
Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County...
By Bailey Josie • October 12, 2025 7:30 am

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to perform their music and make friends.

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Spray paint mural artist Jeff Weirdo (@weirdocult on Instagram) works on the latest downtown mural on Williams Avenue, which is in partnership with Wizards of the Coast, a Renton-based game company famous for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 9...
By Reporter Staff • October 9, 2025 12:44 pm

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Candida Goza has been the Griot Garden coordinator and teacher at Campbell Hill Elementary for seven years. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
School garden in jeopardy following federal cuts
By Bailey Josie • October 3, 2025 9:00 am

The Griot Garden program at Campbell Hill Elementary in Skyway has cultivated a thriving community garden that empowers students and families.

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The Cedar River Salmon Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 11, along with the annual Salmon SEEson viewing along the Cedar River in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
See salmon swim at several Renton sites this...
By Bailey Josie • October 3, 2025 7:00 am

Every year, the Pacific salmon migrate along local rivers for spawning, and with the fall weather comes the annual salmon…

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Ladybug and Pua at the 2024 Renton Truck or Treat. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 2...
By Reporter Staff • October 2, 2025 3:44 pm

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Harmonic Majors perform during Drum Roll Wine’s 2024 Battle of the Acoustic Bands. This year’s Battle of the Acoustic Bands will be Saturday, Oct. 4. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 25...
By Reporter Staff • September 25, 2025 11:44 am

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A view of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains behind the “Interface” sculpture in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 18...
By Reporter Staff • September 18, 2025 10:50 am

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Kaira Hensler, Rachael Spencer and Sonja Rose Usher as Beth, Meg and Jo March in “Little Women.” Photo Courtesy of Colin Madison Photography
See ‘Little Women’ musical in Renton before it’s...
By Bailey Josie • September 17, 2025 1:00 pm

The Broadway musical ends its Renton Civic Theatre run Sunday, Sept. 21.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Photos: Renton Pooch Plunge 2025
By Bailey Josie • September 12, 2025 2:30 pm

The annual event brought dogs of all sizes to Renton’s aquatic center.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Chevy to the levy: Renton car show returns...
By Bailey Josie • September 12, 2025 11:16 am

See photos from the event.

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Kids playing tug-of-war during a 2023 Renton parks event. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 11...
By Reporter Staff • September 11, 2025 1:30 pm

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