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Questions linger at wide receiver for Seahawks | Column

In my first preview of the Seahawks’ season, I previewed the offensive line and running game. In this…

A corner on one of many switchbacks on West Tiger No. 3. The trail has more than 2

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Tiger Mountain’s West No. 3 trail a good challenge for hikers | Column

Despite the weather-induced lack of a view at the Tiger Mountain summit, West Tiger No. 3 is a…

Five members of the Ironbirds play shortstop by committee Thursday in a T-ball game at Kennydale Lions Park.

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Renton youth baseball league: A place for kids to learn the basics in stress-free environment

As youth sports continue to get more and more competitive, there are still a few places where fun…

Aretha Thurmond throws at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene

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Aretha Thurmond — Olympian and Renton mother — heads to Beijing

If Aretha Thurmond has taught her competitors anything, it’s that you should never underestimate a mother. A year…

A view on Parasite

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Renton’s Towers of Power trails: Easy to difficult, it’s all here

The Towers of Power system of trails offers something for everyone. From a main trail for a wide,…

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Seahawks’ offseason moves: Offensive line and running backs

Seahawks training camp is approaching and the team has made a few offseason moves designed to push the…

Adam McFadden rides up one of the gradual slopes on the second half of the Lake Youngs trail.

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Lake Youngs offers off-road beginners a good place to start

Lake Youngs doesn’t deliver what you may think when first hearing its name: a view of a lake.…

Leslie Folsom poses on the edge of the practice putting green Tuesday at the Rainier Golf and Country Club in Seattle.

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Unyielding drive all part of Renton woman’s golf game

For Leslie Folsom, success in golf has always meant adaptation. She couldn’t hit as far off the tee…

Don Joss

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Renton card shop owner reflects on 20 years of business

To some, a 1985 Topps Alvin Davis card doesn’t mean much. Its worth is less than a dollar,…

Matt Kvech of the Renton Little League Minors Cardinals swings at a pitch during the District 7 Tournament of Champions. The Cardinals won the tournament.

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Renton Little Leaguers mop up area teams

For every baseball player, Major League dreams start on Little League diamonds. Little League is where players hone…

Renton Taekwondo Athletics head coach Robert Morrison

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Renton Taekwondo team headed to Jr. Olympics

Taekwon do is loosely translated as “the way of the first and foot” from Korean. Renton Taekwondo Athletics…

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Renton, Lindbergh, Hazen grads move on to next level

Three seniors. Three different schools. Three different seasons. One common goal for the future: continue playing. Renton High’s…

Mike Spellman high fives base coach and teammate Marvin Yost as he comes in after scoring a run.

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Doofers Bar and Grill softball squad is Renton dynasty

A group of local friends that found a way to use softball to stay together and active for…

Renton prep teams so great in '08 | Year in Review

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Renton prep teams so great in ’08 | Year in Review

It was a great year for sports in Renton. Athletes from Hazen, Lindbergh and Renton High reminded us…

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Lindbergh track coach goes the distance as Renton’s Coach of the Year

Whether it’s taking the team on spaghetti feeds the nights before meets or cooking up pancakes on three…

Lindbergh’s Kenisha Macklin plays in the field against Renton High.

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Lindbergh triple threat is Renton’s Prep Female Athlete of the Year

When you’re a key part of three teams like Lindbergh’s Kenisha Macklin, there isn’t much of an offseason.…

Renton’s Armin Basic pressures Mount Rainier quarterback Craig Robinson.

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Renton Reporter’s Prep Male Athlete of the Year ‘had higher expectations’

It takes a lot to impress Renton High junior Armin Basic. Despite making it to the state tournament…

Hazen’s Andrey Levkiv warms up with the shot put in track practice at Hazen.

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Levkiv: Still striving for a state title

Hazen’s Andrey Levkiv placed first in the shot put at 13 regular season meets this year, but it’s…

Renton’s Kanisha Calcote takes the baton from Mary Powell for the anchor leg of Renton’s 4x100 relay.

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Solace in the blocks

Step by step, meter by meter, Kanisha Calcote gets a little closer to peace of mind.

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Liberty’s state run starts quick, ends against Spartans

The Liberty softball team started the 3A state tournament with a bang, beating Enumclaw 15-5, but couldn’t keep…