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A Renton sign on the baseball bleachers in Liberty Park greets drivers on I-405. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 23...
By Reporter Staff • January 24, 2025 12:20 pm

Wine and chat with your friendly neighborhood Renton reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 28

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People from Renton Police, Fire and Parks and Recreation came out for the Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 16...
By Reporter Staff • January 16, 2025 11:00 am

Don’t miss: Renton Reporter invites you to have wine and conversation.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Downtown Renton is no stranger to photogenic dogs.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 9...
By Reporter Staff • January 9, 2025 7:00 am

Don’t miss: Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Snow Queen at IKEA Performing Arts Center.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
2025 Polar Bear Plunge: This time, it’s OK...
By Bailey Josie • January 8, 2025 4:30 pm

Check out photos from the plunge.

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Kai Powers and Izzy Teal get a good row in on a cold December afternoon. Rowing works up a sweat so it’s best to dress in layers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Renton Rowing Center offers aquatic teamwork on Lake...
By Bailey Josie • January 2, 2025 7:30 am

The club offers memberships, discounts, punch cards and a four-week rowing course for anyone joining that club that does not have prior collegiate rowing experience.

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Photo op at the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 2...
By Reporter Staff • January 1, 2025 7:00 am

Don’t miss: Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Snow Queen at IKEA Performing Arts Center.

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Duck the labrador-shepherd mix gets the first whiff of his new owners. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Finding a forever home for the paw-lidays
By Bailey Josie • December 19, 2024 4:30 pm

Renton Animal Control partnered with Eastside Veterinary Associates for a special pet adoption event.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
One of the cadets from the annual Elf Academy tries to sneak around the sleeping head elf without waking him up. Cadets have to go through an obstacle course with bells on their belt without being too loud. The Elf Academy took place Saturday, Dec. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 19...
By Reporter Staff • December 19, 2024 11:50 am

Polar Bear Plunge: The icy plunge is back Jan. 1 and there are now two location options.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Elf Academy cadets earn their jingle bells |...
By Bailey Josie • December 18, 2024 11:30 am

The annual Elf Academy let’s local kids get their holiday spirit on with fun games, dancing and crafts.

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Courtesy of the Grand Kyiv Ballet.
Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to...
By Bailey Josie • December 16, 2024 1:15 pm

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine.

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The Renton Civic Theatre. (File photo)
Renton Civic Theatre announces holiday programming
By Reporter Staff • December 13, 2024 7:41 am

Check out a live puppet performance of the Dickenson classic “A Christmas Story” and more.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 12...
By Reporter Staff • December 12, 2024 9:22 am

Winter Concert at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center: Enjoy sounds of the season with the Renton City Concert Band and director Dr. Naomi Fanshier on Dec. 15.

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Small children went gaga for the Clam Lights in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Clam Lights illuminate Gene Coulon | Photos
By Bailey Josie • December 9, 2024 4:30 pm

The public can enjoy the Clam Lights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Jan. 5.

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Participants from Nosotros En Naturaleza — “Us In Nature” in Spanish — on a hike. Courtesy photo
Nosotros En Naturaleza: Bringing youth hiking
By Joshua Solorzano • December 6, 2024 9:50 am

The group is centered on bringing South King County youth hiking for free

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Two boys pose for a photo under the Renton Christmas tree in Piazza Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 5...
By Reporter Staff • December 5, 2024 7:22 am

Clam Lights Opening Night: Join Renton Parks and Recreation for Clam Lights Opening Night at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 6 at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Run, Run Rudolph: Downtown Renton welcomes the holiday...
By Bailey Josie • December 2, 2024 2:00 pm

See photos from the festivities.

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Santa Claus will arrive in Renton not too long after Thanksgiving. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 28...
By Reporter Staff • November 28, 2024 11:22 am

From noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, enjoy the holiday market and free family activities in the Pavilion Event Center, while also getting the chance to shop around the downtown area for Small Business Saturday.

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Jay West, Haley Boltz, Laura Kinzel and Kyle Wong are volunteers at Margie Williams Helping Hands Food Center, located at 4519 NE 10th Street in the Renton Highlands. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Consider giving a hand at Margie Williams Helping...
By Bailey Josie • November 23, 2024 7:00 am

Sharing a parking lot with the Martin Luther King Jr. Baptist Church, this local food bank is open every Saturday morning.

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Before reading begins, coaches check-in with students on how their doing with little workbooks. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Grab a book from the shelf: Team Read...
By Bailey Josie • November 22, 2024 11:30 am

High school students work after school to help elementary students improve their reading levels.

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Santa will be all over Renton this holiday season. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 21...
By Reporter Staff • November 21, 2024 10:22 am

Check out upcoming holiday events in Renton.

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