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Maple Valley man charged with voyeurism for spying at Renton espresso stand

Garth B. Olsen, 47, was arrested Feb. 26 after he crawled up on an icebox outside the Cowgirls…

Officer Eric Stevens

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Renton police honor employees of the year

This year Detective Steve Morris, Officer Eric Stevens, and Administrative Assistant Melissa Day were honored for their work…

Renton Battalion Chief Stan Engler offers stairclimbing tips to Kevin Krystofiak

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A race to the top in the race for a cure

The challenge is simple: 69 floors, 788 vertical feet and more than 1,300 stairs, all wearing full gear…

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Renton boys finish in fifth place | BOYS BASKETBALL

The Seamount champion Indians dropped their final two games, after a first round victory Thursday.

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Renton girls win third place in states | GIRLS BASKETBALL

Last second layup lifts Indians to victory in third-place game.

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Renton’s January sales tax numbers are in: So far, so good

In total, sales tax collections for January are up more than $293,000 over January 2012.

Linda Maynard preps ballots for counting at SPEEA headquarters in Tukwila

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SPEEA sending contract back to technical unit for revote

SPEEA spokesman Bill Dugovich called the re-vote "unusual" but said the decision to send it back to members…

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Renton Boys win state opener in overtime | BOYS BASKETBALL

Renton beats Sequim 59-56 in 2A tournament play at the Yakima Sun Dome.

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City may experience “trickle down” effects from potential federal budget sequester

State of Washington will lose $300 million in funding if Congress fails to act by March 1 deadline.

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Council to look closer at issue of birds and smart meters

The council agreed to add the topic to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for follow-up, though…

The Renton girls basketball team celebrates their victory over Sumner

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SLIDESHOW | Renton beats Sumner | GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Renton Girls basketball team beat Sumner 42-40 on Feb. 22.

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Renton girls open state tournament against Wapato | GIRLS BASKETBALL

Wapato was 21-2 this season and won the Central Washington Athletic Conference.

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Renton boys roll past River Ridge, will play Sequim Thursday in Yakima | BOYS BASKETBALL

The victory assured the 23-2 Indians a spot in the state tournament this weekend in Yakima and a…

Jordan Armstrong scores the winning basket with 20 seconds left against Sumner Feb. 22

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Renton girls beat Sumner 42-40 in thrilling regional opener

Jordan Armstrong had the game-winning shot when she dropped in a layup to break a 40-40 with 20…

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Federal sequester would close Renton Municipal Airport control tower, according to transportation secretary

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Friday sent out a letter detailing the Transportation Department's plans for dealing with…

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Crews finish paving west side of Rainier Avenue South, moves to commercial areas next week

The overall project is on schedule and on budget, according to officials.

Paul Ouellette has been feeding birds in the Rolling Hills neighborhood for several years and said since the city installed smart water meters he has not had to buy bird feed for the multiple feeders in his yard.

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Are smart meters chasing away birds from Rolling Hills?

Experts say there has been little research into the effects of smart meters on birds and that it…

SPEEA member Dennis Davaz separates ballots Tuesday at SPEEA headquarters in Tukwila.

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SPEEA engineers approve contract, technical workers reject and authorize strike | UPDATED

While the split vote is unusual, it is not unheard of. The units' last split like this in…

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Renton coach, Hazen team honored with All-Seamount awards | GYMNASTICS

Renton's Alicia Cunningham was named All-Seamount gymnastics Coach of the year Tuesday and the Hazen Highlanders were given…

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Lindbergh swim coach named Coach of the Year, team gets sportsmanship award | BOYS SWIMMING

Swimmers from Renton, Lindbergh and Hazen all received All-Seamount honors.