City, VFW hosting Memorial Day event on Monday

Public Works employee Derrek Prellwitiz gets Veterans Memorial Park ready for Monday
Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
Public Works employee Derrek Prellwitiz gets Veterans Memorial Park ready for Monday's Memorial Day event.
The city will host a special Memorial Day program at 1 p.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Park in honor of those who have served both at home and abroad and in memory of those who have fallen in the line of duty.

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News 12:26 PM May 24, 2013

North Renton Neighborhood to sprout flags this weekend in honor of Memorial Day

The 48 flags that will line the streets were purchased over the past two years through the city's Neighborhood mini-grant program.

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News 1:29 PM May 24, 2013

The road to SIFF-Renton | ATRACO! a heist thriller

The Renton Reporter is serializing the 19 movies that will screen at the SIFF-Renton venue of the Seattle International Film Festival at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center starting May 23.

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Entertainment updated 11:34 AM May 24, 2013

Chinese delegation visits Renton, Valley Medical Center

The Renton Chamber of Commerce hosted a delegation from Linyi, China, this week that was interested in region's health care.

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Business 10:50 AM May 24, 2013

Let's have a picnic: Filling a basket for less than $40

Reporter Tracey Compton finds plenty of local goodies and heads out for an afternoon of sun.

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Entertainment 10:30 AM May 24, 2013

When bytes conquered the film world: SIFF-Renton goes digital

Following the SIFF gala Thursday night, six days of film screenings begin today (Friday) with the showing of Atraco! at 6 p.m. at the IKEA Performing Arts Center

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Entertainment 10:30 AM May 24, 2013

SIFF-Renton kicks off with 'Touchy Feely', big party

The Seattle International Film Festival kicked off in Renton Thursday night with an opening-night screening of "Touchy Feely" and a big part at the Renton Pavilion Event Center.

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News 10:54 PM May 23, 2013

Tickets are still available for SIFF's opening-night screening, gala in Renton

There are still tickets available for the opening night today (Thursday) of the Seattle International Film Festival in Renton.

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Entertainment 3:51 PM May 23, 2013

Sports memorabilia, auction items from Trufant fundraiser stolen

A rental truck full of sports memorabilia, auction items and supplies for the Trufant Family Foundation "Dress to Impress" fundraising gala and auction in Renton Saturday was stolen from Renton hotel parking lot early Sunday morning.

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News updated 2:37 PM May 23, 2013

UPDATE: Woman dies of wound in Liberty Park shooting in Renton

A 20-year-old woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound Wednesday night at Liberty Park, according to the Renton Police Department. Nine rounds and shell casings were found at the scene.

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News updated 12:06 PM May 23, 2013

Headed to Folklife this weekend? Metro is running special shuttles from the Renton Park and Ride

Metro buses will also operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day.

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News 11:26 AM May 23, 2013

Question of the Day

Should the City of Renton take tougher measures to control jaywalking?