Renton Rotary Youth of the Month for May

The award is given to students who possess leadership abilities, maintain a good grade point average, participate in school activities and volunteer in their community.

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updated 2:07 PM May 24, 2013

Memorial Weekend Forecast

Memorial Day is not a dependable weekend around the Northwest...never has been, never will be.    Generally we have a sunny, warm period in the middle of May (early May this year) and then we move towards the June gloom mode of low clouds.During the past few days we have had a closed upper low hanging...

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Blogs 10:58 PM May 23, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Calling all crafters: Space still available at Renton River Days

Space are still available for the outdoor arts and crafts show in Gianini Stadium at Liberty Park, part of the annual summer event scheduled this year for July 26-28.

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5:12 PM May 22, 2013

Three Renton area students earn Comcast Foundation scholarships

Christina H. Chung, a senior at Hazen High School, Aretha Luong, a senior at Liberty High School, and Uyen-Chi L. Ta, a senior at Lindbergh High School, are among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards

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2:52 PM May 22, 2013

The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado

On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars.  The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...

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Blogs 10:31 PM May 21, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption

Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known:  its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...

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Blogs 8:54 AM May 19, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Everyone in Renton deserves the gift of play | For good, for ever

Valerie O'Halloran, a member of the Renton Community Foundation board, writes about the importance of promoting play in Renton in this month's column, For good, for ever.

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updated 3:38 PM May 16, 2013

These Moms and Me are winners in portrait contest

The winners have been announced in the "Mom and Me" portrait contest, sponsored by The Landing, the Renton Reporter and Click 98.9 Modern Music.

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5:52 PM May 13, 2013

SLIDESHOW | Vaisakhi Day celebrates culture, unites community

Beautiful bright colors could be seen from afar, with orange turbans and scarfs particularly standing out.

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updated 9:06 AM May 13, 2013 Kent Reporter

Hundreds walk against hunger at annual CROP Walk

Of the money raised, 25 percent will stay in Renton. In its history, the walk has raised more than $500,000 and contributed more than $128,000 for Renton food agencies.

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10:29 AM May 9, 2013

City to make changes to traffic camera program

The city is looking to add school-zone cameras at Honey Dew Elementary on Union Avenue Northeast, Cascade Elementary School on 116th Avenue Southeast and Benson Hill Elementary, also on 116th Avenue Southeast.

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updated 5:04 PM May 8, 2013

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