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    Laura LoPresti is the owner of Refuel Cafe, which opened in 2019. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Refuel Cafe is the coffee highlight of the...
    By Bailey Josie • March 21, 2025 11:00 am

    “I live in the Highlands so I wanted a coffee shop up here,” said owner Laura LoPresti.

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    The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of...
    By Bailey Josie • March 19, 2025 12:55 pm

    The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

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    One year after a high-speed crash caused the deaths of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson in Fairwood, families and friends are calling on others to be kind and spread positivity. Courtesy image.
    One year later: Remembering those lost in high-speed...
    By Bailey Josie • March 19, 2025 9:52 am

    In memory of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson, their families are calling on others to be kind and spread positivity on March 19.

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    The Renton Promise initiative allowed Mason Nelson (center left) and Vanessa Garcia (center right) to enroll in RTC’s Welding Program in 2024. Nelson and Garcia are pictured with welding instructors Rick Geist (left) and Elisa Westcrook (right). Photo courtesy of Renton Technical College
    Renton Promise continues to provide free tuition for...
    By Bailey Josie • March 15, 2025 3:30 pm

    The grant is a partnership with Renton Technical College.

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    Two community classes were offered following the ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography.
    New hot yoga studio opens in Fairwood
    By Bailey Josie • March 14, 2025 1:30 pm

    Imagine Hot Yoga is making use of the former Big Lots building off Petrovitsky Road.

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    Courtesy photo.
    Family First Community Center receives $5K grant
    By Bailey Josie • March 7, 2025 7:30 am

    “Family First model programming makes King County a great place to live,” said King County Councilmember De’Sean Quinn.

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    Doug Baldwin was the keynote speaker at the fundraiser. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Pathway to Promise event funds spring HBCU trip...
    By Bailey Josie • March 5, 2025 12:48 pm

    Businesses, non-profits, educational organizations and individual donors came together March 4 to help Renton’s students attend the 2024 HBCU Delegation and Tour.

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    The Hi-Tech team were the champions at Maplewood Heights Elementary School’s fourth annual floor hockey tournament. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Maplewood Heights teams with Seattle Kraken for floor...
    By Bailey Josie • February 27, 2025 10:30 am

    Check out lots of photos

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    Kirsten Thornton (right) speaks at the Black History Month forum about the Renton School District’s upcoming HBCU Delegation and Tour. Students who part of previous HBCU tours also spoke about their experiences. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Doug Baldwin to speak at fundraiser for HBCU...
    By Bailey Josie • February 23, 2025 7:30 am

    Proceeds from the “Pathways to Promise” event March 4 will allow high school students to tour Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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    The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. Photo courtesy of Washington Health Outreach
    Monthly low-income veterinary services need volunteers
    By Bailey Josie • February 22, 2025 7:30 am

    Washington Health Outreach partners with the Renton Library every month.

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    Bringing a dog to ParkRun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    ParkRun: Get a 5K in every Saturday morning
    By Bailey Josie • February 15, 2025 7:00 am

    Renton is one of the few South King County cities that hosts this weekly, international program.

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    Dr. Carl Mack is a former president of the Seattle chapter of the NAACP. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Connection in hard times: Lessons at Black History...
    By Bailey Josie • February 12, 2025 10:10 am

    “This is the time to be united.”

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    Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
    Valley SWAT arrests Renton man over gunfire
    By Bailey Josie • February 11, 2025 5:30 pm

    On Feb. 8, Renton Police responded to reports of gunfire from a home in the Highlands.

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    Samuel Martinez Santamaria (right) was one of the first patients to receive treatment at the new Cancer Center. He was attended by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Leigha Baker (left) and supported by his husband Alex Shockey (center), who is also a Valley Medical Center employee. Photo courtesy of Valley Medical Center.
    Cancer Center is open and ready to serve...
    By Bailey Josie • February 6, 2025 4:30 pm

    Cancer patients can now receive treatment at the Valley Medical Center in Renton.

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    John Houston, Jerry Evans and Shailene Houston speak to the Senate Law & Justice committee on Jan. 23 about the Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act. Screenshot from TVW.org.
    Renton family’s fight for land justice continues with...
    By Bailey Josie • January 29, 2025 5:00 pm

    SB 5142 would protect property owners whose land is acquired by school districts via eminent domain.

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    A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo
    WA residents urged to donate blood due to...
    By Bailey Josie • January 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

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    Lori Bender was the owner of Shakey’s in Fairwood for nine years. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    End of a pepperoni era: The Fairwood Shakey’s...
    By Bailey Josie • January 21, 2025 7:37 pm

    Due to a delay in product deliver, Shakey’s fans were given one more day to say goodbye to the beloved restaurant.

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    Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights...
    By Bailey Josie • January 21, 2025 5:10 pm

    During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and held up signs outside Renton’s Boeing factory.

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    Kaia Tomokiyo Anderson of Sartori Elementary School to receive Presidential Award. Courtesy of Renton School District.
    Sartori teacher to recieve Presidential award
    By Bailey Josie • January 17, 2025 2:00 pm

    As part of the award, Sartori Elementary School STEM teacher Kaia Anderson will recieve $10,000.

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    A candlelight vigil was held for Jonathan Gant at Dimmitt Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 11. Courtesy photo.
    Community rallies around local man who died in...
    By Bailey Josie • January 15, 2025 5:00 pm

    “Hands around the world were reaching to find any kind of help for him.”

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