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More than 900 in Fairwood still without power following Monday accident

According to the Renton Fire Department, a single-car accident just before noon at 151st Avenue Southeast and Petrovisky…

Pastor Kirby Unti shares a laugh with Al Talley and Renton School District Superintendent Merri Rieger during a reception in his honor Aug. 5.

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Unti given key to the city after Aug. 5 reception | SLIDESHOW

The Renton City Council hosted a reception for pastor Kirby Unti prior to its Aug. 5 council meeting.

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City council meets tonight at 7

On the agenda tonight is a special presentation on citizen commendations from Fire and Emergency Services and a…

Brandon Agostino and Axel Gonzalez

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Warm with a chance of thunderstorms today, showers possible Sunday | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, Saturday.

SWAT Team members search a house in the Chinquapin neighborhood of Renton.

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Three suspects in Renton residential burglary in custody | THIRD UPDATE

Police have a home on Southeast 192nd Street surrounded and are asking residents to stay inside until notified.

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National Weather Service issues Red Flag warning for tonight through Sunday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop over the Cascades each afternoon and evening through the weekend, possibly spreading…

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City budget in good shape at midpoint

According to a report given to the City Council’s Finance Committee, the city is on pace to finish…

Boeing is replacing the north bridge at the Renton Airport.

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Plan for another noisy weekend around the airport

Noise will be most significant between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday…

Maplewood Neighborhood Association President Bob Johnson and Vice President Dennis Wood sit on the bench that was added to their new bus shelter by an unknown builder.

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Anonymous builder adds bench to bus shelter in Maplewood neighborhood

Soon after the project was completed, neighborhood association President Bob Johnson and Vice President Dennis Wood noticed something…

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Constantine, Dunn top primaries; Parks levy passing | ELECTION RESULTS

Incumbents ruled the day in this week's primary election battles and the King County Park Levy easily passed…

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Primary ballots due by 8 p.m. tonight

There are no Renton-specific races on today's ballot, although voters will narrow to two those candidates running for…

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Council to discuss second quarter budget amendment this week | AGENDA

On the agenda this week are a trio of proclamations, including Farmer's Market Week, Kirby Unti Day and…

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Tonight is National Night Out; Official city picnic is at Philip Arnold Park

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, residents in neighborhoods throughout Renton and across the nation are…

The Cedar River Trail has plenty of opportunity to get into the shade and do some biking

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Cloudy, but burning off to some sun | WEEKEND WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, today, Saturday, should begin with gray skies, but gradually change to mostly…

Sonia Hoglander washed her dishes in the men's room at City Hall to protest her water being shut off.

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Washing dishes in the men’s room won’t pay the bills | EDITOR’S NOTE

A woman's unique protest over her water being shut off prompts a discussion about community service in exchange…

Gary Evett sits on his back porch watching the Cedar River. After 18 years in this location

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County’s purchase of mobile home community means moving day is coming

King County last week announced the purchase of the 18.6-acre, mobile-home park for $6.8 million as part of…

There was plenty to do for children of all ages at this year's Renton River Days.

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River days went ‘smooth,’ though attendance seemed down

Renton Community Relations and Events Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender estimated that 25,000 to 30,000 people attended the festival over…

The Brinton Family

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Clouds will burn off to a beautiful weekend | WEEKEND WEATHER

According to National Weather Service, fog is expected Saturday morning, but it should burn off by noon into…

Museum Director Liz Stewart poses near 'Park Sense III

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Historical museum’s first art exhibit looks to give a ‘sense of place’

The exhibit’s theme, “Picturing the places that shape us,” came together as the curator was looking through the…

Russell Wilson had a record-breaking rookie season with the Seahawks and is back for more in 2013.

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This year Russell Wilson is The Man | SEAHAWKS SPECIAL SECTION

It’s tough to imagine, knowing what we know now, that Wilson was a surprise choice to lead the…