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We asked for photos of 'family and friends doing something outdoors' and Fred Jacques said 'our friends include the frogs in the pond!'

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Hot, hot, hot with a chance of thunderstorms | WEEKEND WEATHER

An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through Sunday night throughout the region. Take extra precaution if you…

ATF Agent Brennan Phillips demonstrates the power of an illegal firework.

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City focuses on enforcement of fireworks ban | SLIDESHOW

New strategy will deploy three teams geographically based on call data analysis.

A Renton Police Officer facilitates a discussion during the group section of the June 20 Teen Summit at Renton High School.

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Clergy, teens and police come together to build trust at Teen Summit

Hosted by the City of Renton and a group of African-American clergy members, the summit sought ways to…

the 'majors' champion Reds.

Sports

Renton teams win majors and minors divisons at little league tournament

For the first time since 2008, the Renton Little League baseball program has won back-to-back championships at the…

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Another nice weekend as summer officially begins | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies today, Saturday, with a high near 77.

Opinion

Asking the right questions on gay marriage | EDITOR’S NOTE

What we should have asked was not “should they allow” but “Should the U.S. Supreme Court allow state…

Lifeguards wait for their opportunity to perform a practice drill Tuesday at Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Approximately 85 lifeguards received training this week in preparation for the opening of the city’s beaches and pools.

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City swimming areas open for the season on Saturday

The city’s army of about 85 lifeguards spent the week training at HMAC and Coulon to get ready…

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Meals on Wheels in ‘dire need of Renton volunteers

Meals on Wheels is a donation-based program serving seniors with a medical issues where preparing their own nutritious…

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Citizens group files complaint over Energize Eastside project

PSE claims rules cited by CENSE and CSEE in complaint do not apply to project.

A picture of the pool area at the Creston Point Apartments where a 4-year-old nearly downed this weekend.

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Child nearly drowns in Skyway pool

Bystanders rescued the boy from the pool and began CPR. Firefighters arrived a short time later and found…

Editor Brian Beckley has been spending his weekend afternoons in the yard mowing. Send us a photo to show what you are doing with the summer weather.

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Sunny and hot this weekend | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 80s this weekend, with…

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Metro summer schedule includes changes to RapidRide F line

Other Routes that will have revisions or changes are: 4, 8, 48, 64E, 73, 111, 114, 118, 119,…

A worker at the Boeing Renton facility works on part of a wing for a 737 MAX

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Boeing begins production of 737 MAX

The new production line will allow the team to isolate the first 737 MAX build from the rest…

Members of the Liberty golf team pose with their second-place trophy.

Sports

Liberty boys finish second at state golf tournament

Dexter Simonds led the way for the Patriots, coming in tied for sixth with a total score of…

Sports

Renton athletes make their mark at state track meets

Renton's Sauls places in three races, Lindbergh's Banfro and Sims each place in two event and Hazen's Alcia…

News

Seamount League announces spring sports award winners

One local athlete and three coaches were honored this week as the Seamount League's spring champions and awards…

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Two arrested for burglary

Homeowner used cell phone to watch security video and identify suspects.

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One arrested in early Thursday shooting at apartment complex

Renton Police have arrested a man involved in an overnight shooting at the Plum Tree Park Apartments in…

Sports

Liberty baseball comes back in late innings to stay alive

The Liberty Patriots Baseball team will finish at least fourth in the state, thanks to a 4-3 comeback…

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Arson suspect in custody

According to police, a 32-year-old man admitted to setting a total of three fires at the same location…