🌱 Patch AM: See what’s inside Renton’s newly opened Historical Society and Genealogy Center

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In today's newsletter:

• See what's inside Renton's newly opened Historical Society and Genealogy Center
• Why was Renton's newest mural flagged as possible AI trash?
• How a Renton High grad ended up leading Green River College

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
• Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Renton Historical Society opens its new doors (rentonreporter.com) — Renton's Historical Society and Genealogy Center has officially opened its new downtown home on South 3rd Street, across from the renovating Renton History Museum. The building will soon consolidate thousands of local artifacts and offer genealogy services, research help, education programs, and a gift shop. City leaders joined residents at the ribbon cutting, celebrating a permanent space dedicated to preserving Renton's rich history.
   

2. Review Support (scopely.com) — A Niantic Wayfarer "Review Support" forum index briefly highlights a thread about Renton's newest mural being rejected as possible AI-generated art, alongside many other global Pokémon GO nomination questions. Renton players curious about that mural's status can find the discussion dated August 7, 2026 within this support category listing.
   

3. Rentonite takes over Green River College, for a time (rentonreporter.com) — A Renton High School graduate and longtime educator, George Frasier is now serving as interim president of Green River College while the board searches nationally for a long-term leader. Frasier, a Renton native, is focused on stabilizing the college's finances and aligning programs with available resources. He says he's honored to serve but plans to leave the permanent role to someone ready for a five- to ten-year commitment.
   

4. WIAA: 2026-27 HS Sports Season's about to start, State Championship sites mostly set (elisportsnetwork.com) — From its Renton headquarters, the WIAA has released dates and locations for nearly every 2026‑27 Washington high school state championship, from football at Husky Stadium to volleyball in Yakima and track in Tacoma. Renton families with student‑athletes can now plan around these postseason schedules, while girls flag football remains the lone sport with its state tournament timing still undecided.
   

📸 Around Renton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Electronics Recycling Event →
  3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Live Music at dock & drink ft. Sandi Fernandez →
  Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Live Music at dock & drink ft. Eric Madis →
  Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Pokémon Club at Renton Library
  Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
  1:00 pm
• My Colorful Emotions Workshop
  Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
  3:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Family Engagement Days
  Meadow Crest Early Learning Center Renton, WA 98057
• Tech Help Mondays
  Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
  1:00 pm
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  1:00 pm
• English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  2:00 pm
• Friends of the Fairwood Library Meeting
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Online English Language Learners (ELL) Classes for Beginners
  King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
  10:00 am
• Maple Valley Library Teen Advisory Board
  Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038
  3:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Wild Weekend →
  Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Cougar Mountain Zoo 19525 SE 54th St Issaquah, WA 98027
• Rotational Grazing Workshop at Carnation Farms
  Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Carnation Farms

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Staying Motivated When You Feel Run‑Down —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch
• Summer Is Slipping Away… and I'm Not Ready —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  Found on August 26, 2026 in Kent, WA 98031 near McClendon Kent Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Upper Kennydale)
• Found this domestic pigeon on fence, it has been hanging out for a couple days.
  It is not afraid when being approached. Does anyone recognize it or know someone who is missing their bird? (Nextdoor Fairwood Greens)

• The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 4753 in Renton. Apply here.
• Renton Technical College posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant 5 - Advanced Manufacturing & Construction Trades in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.

Ok Renton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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