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The Washington State Park specialty license plate helps fund state park programming. Image courtesy of Washington State Parks.

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Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

"Powwow People" directed by Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) shows the energy and togetherness that permeates throughout a midsummer powwow at Daybreak Star in Seattle. Image courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF Reviews: “Are You Native?” “Powwow People”

When it comes to curating and programming — choosing which films get put into a certain category or…

Photo courtesy of the Renton Civic Theatre
Ren helps Willard learn how to dance in “Footloose” the musical, playing at the Renton Civic Theatre until June 21.

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Lose your blues at Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’

A few left feet maybe, but RCT’s musical version of “Footloose” is a rock n’ roll rollick to…

The new WinCo in Renton is scheduled to open in the late summer or early fall. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Digital job fair for new Renton WinCo closes June 19

The store, which is set to open in late summer/early fall, is only accepting online applications.

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

There are many different paths to becoming a pilot and for Hazen senior Trevor Sooy, this meant getting his private pilot license at 18.

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Learning to fly: Hazen High senior earns private pilot license

Getting up to 14,000 feet in the air may be daunting for most, but for Trevor Sooy, it’s…

Franchesca Curtis (Snoqualmie) of Bremerton performs an original song. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…

A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

The night of April 29 showing peak bird migration in Washington state. Image courtesy of Purdue AeroEco Lab.

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‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home

Think of the birds, dim your lights.

Plants and trees will be in full bloom soon following the official opening of the new Black Panther Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Park dedicated to Black Panther Party opens in Skyway

Black Panther Party Seattle chapter co-founders Aaron and Elmer Dixon were in attendance at the April 19 ribbon…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: ‘No Kings’ rallies return to Renton

The third official No Kings protest took place Saturday, March 28, in cities across the country, with two…

Natoncks Metsu’s latest move is selling soda syrups to customers wanting a bit of Indigenous flavor in the homemade sodas.

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Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

Journalist Nico Lang reads a section of their book at the Renton Chamber of Commerce on March 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Finding joy: Local book events highlight lives of U.S. trans teens

As part of award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang’s 17-month long tour promoting their book “American Teenager: How…

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The Victoria Hills neighborhood in Renton has several signs posted on sidewalks, warning residents of a missing master key, which the local post office calls “a rumor.”

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Mail theft, missing ‘master key’ frustrate Renton neighbors

Mail has reportedly gone missing in Renton, and one neighborhood is not standing for it.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Tenants’ rights and resources following floods

Washington state law has protections for tenants.