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‘Jury duty scam’ reappears in Renton

Remember, the actual police will never call your house to ask for money to pay a fine.

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One dead in car vs pedestrian accident

The victim, a 42-year-old male was not in a crosswalk when struck.

A duck contemplates a swim at the empty Gene Coulon Park swimming area this week. More perfect weather for a duck on tap for this weekend.

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Another rainy forecast | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for rain this morning, followed by scattered showers this afternoon with a…

The Hi-Liners perform 'You're a Good Man

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Three more chances to see ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Presented by the Hi-Liners Musical Theatre, the hit Broadway musical portrays an average day in the life of…

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Hazen girls remain unbeaten in Seamount with comeback win over Lindbergh

Kaya Dumas led the way for Hazen with 14 points. Lindbergh’s Elle Watts led all scorers with 18…

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Lindbergh boys top Hazen 65-58

Both teams now tied with Kennedy for first place in the Seamount League.

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Second suspect arrested in January 2015 robbery and beating of elderly couple

The suspect was booked into the King County jail on charges of Robbery and Assault.

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Lindbergh boys win streak at five, play Hazen tonight for League lead | BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Lindbergh is now 7-4 on the year and 5-2 in the Seamount

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Hazen girls stay perfect Seamount League play | GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Hazen and Lindbergh face off tonight, Wednesday at Hazen.

Firefighters battle a house fire in North Renton Jan. 8.

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One dead in weekend house fire in North Renton

Firefighters had to work off a ladder truck platform to put water on the flames from above and…

This is a concept drawing of how a new elementary school could be positioned on Renton School District property in North Renton. The cutouts at the top of the drawing show the location of two properties that have not been sold to the school district.

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Pair of holdouts may force school district to build North Renton school around them

With a construction levy headed to voters in February, the Renton School District has been busy buying up…

Our Top Stories photo collage for 2015.

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Top Stories of 2015 (Part 2 of 2)

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but with 2016 upon us, it’s time…

Our Top Stories photo collage for 2015.

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Top Stories of 2015 (Part 1 of 2)

From the resignation of the Renton schools superintendent to the launch of a new line of 737s at…

Plungers race into Lake Washington in this file photo from the 2015 Polar Bear Plunge.

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Plunge into 2016 at Coulon Park

The annual Polar Bear Plunge to kick off the new year is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at…

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City to open Cold Weather Shelter through Sunday

The shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily beginning tonight, Thursday, Dec. 31 and…

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Designed as a private social network to allow people within a specific areas to communicate with each other…

This old photo shows how the Woolworth's looked in the 1950s.

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Renton Western Wear building gains historic status

Downtown landmark is second Renton property to make National Register of Historic Places.

Marcie Palmer shares a joke with a staff member during a reception Dec. 14.

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A changing of the guard on City Council

Both Marcie Palmer and Greg Taylor opted not to run for re-election this summer, bringing an end to…

Recruits train at the Renton Fire Department headquarters station earlier this year.

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Voters to decide fate of fire department in April

The City Council on Dec. 14 unanimously passed an ordinance placing plans for the Regional Fire Authority on…

Fire Chief Mark Peterson presents a certificate of appreciation to Chaplain Allan Folmar on his retirement.

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Police and fire chaplain retires after 17 years of being on call for the worst

After 17 years of comforting those in difficult situations, as well as those who are paid to deal…