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State permanently revokes license of man charged with raping disabled senior at Renton facility

The woman is described in charging papers as deaf, blind and severely mentally disabled.

Members of Wizards of the Coast (blue shirts) and the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center pose with the company's donation of gifts to an anonymous family.

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‘Wizards’ of holiday giving help KCSARC family

Members of Renton’s Wizards of the Coast on Tuesday dropped off hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas presents…

Shannon Aldrich Payne

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Local studio believes ‘whole health’ includes giving back

This month, the studio is collecting food and supplies for the Rainier Valley Food Bank. Next month it’s…

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Four rescued, one jumps during apartment fire on Saturday

All five were treated and released by Renton Firefighters.

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Hazen, Renton girls share early lead in Seamount basketball

With the girls basketball season just underway, both Hazen and Renton have opened with three Seamount League wins…

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Hazen boys basketball undefeated so far this season

The Highlanders have begin the year 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Seamount, beating Cedarcrest, Lindbergh, Liberty, Evergreen…

Myra Tso

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A tasty building contest | SLIDESHOW

The Downtown Library this month hosted it annual Gingerbread House competition in which local kids construct buildings out…

Police believe this man is responsible for an arson at Wal-Mart earlier this month.

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Police release photo of arson suspect: UPDATE: He’s identified

He is described as a white male in his 20s or 30s, about 5-foot-10-inches tall with medium build.

A large tree can be seen wedged against the Williams Avenue Bridge in this photo taken Wednesday. Because of the high river

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The wet stuff continues | WEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for rain today, Saturday, mostly after 10 a.m., with a high near…

Workers lower the new Riverview Park Bridge into place on Friday.

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New bridge arrives in Renton

The new bridge is expected to open to the public in early 2016, with an official celebration planned…

Renton firefighters work to extricate a victim during a recent training exercise. If approved by voters

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Council ready to send Fire Authority plan to voters in April

A regional fire authority is a special-purpose tax district created by voters that combines at least two existing…

Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka poses with a group of students following an event last week at McKnight Middle School.

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Seahawks kicker urges McKnight students to Play 60

NFL Play 60 is the National Football League’s campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes…

Silhouettes of residents can be seen in this shot of the downtown library lighting up the Cedar River on a recent

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A rainy kick-off to the holiday season | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for an 80 percent chance of rain today, Saturday, with a high…

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Airport expansion: But what about the 737s?

What about the 737s produced by Boeing here in Renton? Don’t they use the Renton Airport?

For years

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Designation change could mean major expansion of airport in next decade

Large planes might force extension of safety area to Renton High School.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Piazza during last year's tree lighting event. This year's event is set for Saturday.

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Light up the holiday season

The holiday season officially gets under way in Renton this weekend with two major events on back to…

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Renton police receive K-9 grant from Pittsburgh quaterback’s foundation

Renton was one of two local police organizations that received K-9 grants from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation's Giving…

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Independent commission to decide on Council pay

It’s been 14 years since the Renton City Council got a raise and this fall, a commission of…

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Local swimmers make All-League teams

In addition to the individual award, Lindbergh was given the team Sportsmanship award.

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Hazen volleyball coach gets top Seamount honors

Several members of his team, which finished 11-3 in the league, were also named to first and second…