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Valentine's Day Gift Guide
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Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day Gift Guide from Renton's Local Businesses Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air in Renton! Whether you're looking for the…
Meet Erasmus: The Story Behind Renton’s Rooftop Dragon
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Perched high above downtown Renton, Erasmus—a 700-pound, 25-foot-long aluminum dragon—has been watching over the city from the roof of the Old Western Hotel (826 S. Third St.) since April 2019…
Celebrating Lunar New Year
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Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse…
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Discover and Support Black-Owned Businesses in Renton and Beyond: A Guide to Community Empowerment
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February is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of the Black…
Valentine's Day Gift Guide
- 3 min read
Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day Gift Guide from Renton's Local Businesses…
Celebrating Lunar New Year
- 5 min read
Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse…
Meet Erasmus: The Story Behind Renton’s Rooftop Dragon
- 4 min read
Perched high above downtown Renton, Erasmus—a 700-pound, 25-foot-long aluminum…
Celebrate the Seahawks
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The Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl, and Renton couldn’t be more proud! As the home of…
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide
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Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day Gift Guide from Renton's Local Businesses Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air…
Celebrating Lunar New Year
- 5 min read
Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse…
Celebrate Eat Local First Month in Renton
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September has been officially declared September Eat Local Month. This is a time to celebrate local food! Whether that’s going to the Renton farmers…
Mugsy’s Coffee Adventure
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Hi friends! It’s me, Mugsy—your trusty sidekick for Renton’s new Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) adventure. I may just be a simple reusable mug…
Rainier Avenue South: A Business Community with Heart
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Rainier Avenue South is more than just a road—it’s a vibrant corridor full of hardworking people, diverse businesses, and stories that define the…
Bring Your Own Cup: Sip Sustainably in Renton
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Love coffee, supporting small businesses and the planet? Good news — Renton is brewing up a sustainable change, one cup at a time! The City of Renton has…
Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week with Renton’s Veteran-Owned Businesses
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National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrated November 11-15, is the perfect time to honor the veteran-owned businesses that enrich Renton with their…
Celebrating the Flavors of Asia: A Culinary Journey Through Renton
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Join us as we embark on a delectable culinary journey through Renton, celebrating the vibrant and diverse Asian restaurant scene that graces our city. From…
Find out who is open with the Visit Renton app
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This crisis has been difficult for restaurants and cafés, which must contend with strict social distancing guidelines that ban dine-in service. Many…
Gyros for Healthcare Heroes
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Gyros House in the Landing makes us #RentonProud! Gyros House Mediterranean Grill, Best of Renton award winner for Mediterranean Restaurants this year, is all…
Local Brewery & Bakery Helps Local Farmers
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Marley Rall, founder of The Brewmaster’s Taproom and Bakery has found a way to not only survive in the 'new normal' that is life during COVID…
Download the NEW VisitRenton App!
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Renton announces a the new Visit Renton App! New stores are popping up every day, the calendar is full of exciting events and the City is rich with history and…
Valentine's Day Gift Guide
- 3 min read
Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day Gift Guide from Renton's Local Businesses Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air…
Celebrating Lunar New Year
- 5 min read
Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse…
Celebrate the Seahawks
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The Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl, and Renton couldn’t be more proud! As the home of the team’s training facility, the city is buzzing…
If Renton Was a Hallmark Movie
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Imagine the cozy, charming town where big-city technology executives return home for Christmas, rediscovering the magic of community, love, and tradition. Cast…
Renton Holiday Bucket List
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The holidays in Renton are nothing short of magical. The city transforms into a festive wonderland filled with sparkling lights, family traditions, and new…
Holiday Shopping Guide
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Renton is full of charming boutiques and one-of-a-kind shops, perfect for crossing off that shopping list. Here’s some inspiration for Renton’s…
Explore Renton Like Never Before
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Planning your perfect day in Renton just got a whole lot easier. We’re thrilled to introduce the Visit Renton itinerary builder – an interactive…
Spooky Season: Your Guide to Halloween Fun
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The leaves are changing color, the air is crisp, and pumpkins are popping up on doorsteps across town—that can only mean one thing: spooky season has…
Zip Trip To Renton
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Fox 13 Seattle wrapped up their Zip Trip summer series last weekend—saving the best for last in Renton! 🎉 The hosts spent their Friday at Gene…
Creativity and Community Thrive in Renton
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Where Passionate Fans, Local Games, and Geek Culture Collide Renton isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to belong. Whether…
Your Guide to Renton River Days Weekend: Make It a Renton Weekend!
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Renton River Days is just around the corner—and it’s more than just a festival. As Renton’s biggest event of the year, this weekend is…
Explore Renton Outdoors: Where Trails, Water, and Community Meet
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In Renton, outdoor adventure is never far away. Whether you're biking along wooded trails, running with friends by the river, or simply watching the sunset…
Revitalize Your Resolutions
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Embark on a Health & Fitness Journey in Renton! Embarking on a fitness journey in Renton unveils a vibrant tapestry of workout styles tailored to individual…
Zero-Energy Permanently Affordable Homeownership in Renton
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The Homestead Community Land Trust begun construction on Willowcrest in Renton. It is a multi-unit homeownership project designed to be affordable to low- and…
Download the NEW VisitRenton App!
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Renton announces a the new Visit Renton App! New stores are popping up every day, the calendar is full of exciting events and the City is rich with history and…
Meet Erasmus: The Story Behind Renton’s Rooftop Dragon
- 4 min read
Perched high above downtown Renton, Erasmus—a 700-pound, 25-foot-long aluminum dragon—has been watching over the city from the roof of the Old…
Celebrating Lunar New Year
- 5 min read
Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Horse…
Discover and Support Black-Owned Businesses in Renton and Beyond: A Guide to Community Empowerment
- 1 min read
February is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of the Black community—and Renton is joining in with pride!…
If Renton Was a Hallmark Movie
- 4 min read
Imagine the cozy, charming town where big-city technology executives return home for Christmas, rediscovering the magic of community, love, and tradition. Cast…
Creativity and Community Thrive in Renton
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Where Passionate Fans, Local Games, and Geek Culture Collide Renton isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to belong. Whether…
Fresh Looks, Fresh Futures
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Renton Stylists Are Shaping the Future of Beauty and Community Summer is here — and what better way to welcome the season than with a fresh new look?…
Spreading Care Throughout the Community: Valley Med Pocket Hug Program
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Have you heard of the new pocket hug program at Valley Medical? This program is a heartfelt initiative that highlights Renton’s strong sense of community…
Experience Renton: Celebrating Filipino American History Month!
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If you’re planning a visit to Renton, immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture, highlighted by our recent celebration of Filipino American…
Dance, Diversity, and Dedication: The Vibrant World of Body Language Studio in Renton
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In the heart of Renton's Highlands, nestled along Sunset Blvd., lies a sanctuary where dance becomes more than just movement – it's a…
Celebrating the Flavors of Asia: A Culinary Journey Through Renton
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Join us as we embark on a delectable culinary journey through Renton, celebrating the vibrant and diverse Asian restaurant scene that graces our city. From…
Artist Spotlight
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Artist Spotlight: Trenise 'Tree' Williams Step into the world of Trenise 'Tree' Williams, a remarkable artist making waves in Renton!…
Connect with Renton’s Creative Community
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Painting or pottery, film or flute. Artists of all kinds are discovering the City of Renton’s growing creative community. Renton is an inspiring and…
Renton Ranked in Top 15 of Most Ethnically Diverse Cities
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When we say "Make yourself at home in Renton," we’re talking to everyone. Wallethub identified Renton as one of the most ethnically diverse…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Creative Kids Art Contest!
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Congratulations to the winners for the “Creative Kids” contest, hosted by Allied Arts Renton and sponsored by the Renton Municipal Arts…
Community Spotlight: Teaching During a Pandemic?
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Teaching during a pandemic? A valid question that has been brought to the forefront as COVID-19 began to spread, causing school districts to initiate school…