Congratulations to the winners for the “Creative Kids” contest, hosted by Allied Arts Renton and sponsored by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. Living through a pandemic is a unique experience for anyone, but it can be especially so for youth. By using art to express their complexity of…
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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 closures for the rest of the school year. AmeriCorps VISTA, Bryana Samuel, currently serving the Renton School District, wanted to shine a…
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Rock in Rolling Hills! With all of us feeling a little cooped up, taking walks has become a favorite pastime. To add to the pleasure of strolling the Rolling Hills neighborhood, residents have been painting rocks and then tucking them in along the walk. “It’s like a little treasure hunt,” said Diane…
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by the Renton AmeriCorps Vista Team When fifth-grade teacher Jennifer Ray first found out that school was going to be out for a while, her husband said she really needed a hobby. Inspiration for this family run project came when her sister told her about someone converting a Little Free Library…
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Local "crafters" get creative to protect essential workers on the COVID front lines. Crafters Against Covid-19 Seattle is a group founded by Candice Frank in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on Facebook, the group has coordinated the creation and distribution of over 25,000 face masks in the…
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Renton is about to get even more colorful as ‘chalk your walk’ messages are being created in neighborhoods throughout the city with the goal of lifting spirits amid the coronavirus outbreak. Communities are coming together to make a positive impact. Driveways and sidewalks are being covered in…
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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 about community and family. They have been proudly serving their fusion of fresh Lebanese and Greek cuisine to King County for over 23 years…
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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 19, but also to help local farmers, and connect residents with fresh produce as well. The Brewmaster's Taproom and Bakery at 2000 Benson Rd S is making…
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Census Day is important, because whenever you complete your #2020Census, you should count everyone living (or sleeping) in your home most of the time as of April 1—whether you are related to them or not. What Is the 2020 Census? The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and…
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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 moderate-income households while also reducing utilities costs and climate impacts through ultra-high energy efficiency and the elimination…
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