The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Business

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

Hundreds came out for Fairwood’s first No Kings protest. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Photos: Fairwood joins The Landing in Renton for No Kings protest

Intersection of Southeast Petrovitsky Road and 140th Avenue Southeast draws crowd

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

Life

Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

Seahawks Blue Thunder, Seahawks cheerleaders, DAWN and Project Be Free took part in the 1K walk. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Northwest

Purple Light Night: Crowd walks in Renton for DV awareness

Renton recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

On Sept. 19, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a stop at Renton High School to discuss financial aid for college. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Gov. Ferguson visits Renton High School for financial aid event

Helps educate seniors on applying for state and federal financial aid.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

News

Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

News

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

News

Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Protesters take on Renton High School expansion

As the plans to expand and replace the school have progressed, more Renton residents have become angry.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Update on Valley Medical Center’s recent challenges

District board pauses some cutbacks

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Northwest

Over 5,000 show up in Renton to say ‘No Kings’

See photos from June 14 rally.

“West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

Life

SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

Life

SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

Life

SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Governor’s Office
John Houston, right, as Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the bill into law.

Northwest

New state law inspired by Renton family’s fight for land justice

The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act is a new state law 60 years in the making.

Courtesy Graphic

News

Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

Photo courtesy of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)

News

County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

Protesters against the Trump administration hit the streets May 1 in Covington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

May Day rally in Covington attracts Trump protesters | Photos

At least 4th such rally in city; part of national and global opposition to presidential decisions

Renton High School. File photo

Northwest

District to condemn final home for new Renton High School

Renton School Board moves forward to file eminent domain on last piece of land needed to expand the…