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Renton Blotter: Dog’s leg partially amputated, left in car for 31 hours
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: A dog was found left in a…
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Next Curve taps younger generation for community giving
A younger generation is stepping up to the plate to fund Renton non-profits through a social networking group.…
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Renton Civic’s Footlight Frenzy to be viewed by playwright
The author of the Renton Civic Theatre’s new production plans to attend the show and talk to audience…
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Some RTC students could lose their financial aid in budget cuts
Renton Technical College is facing about $1.1 million in budget cuts next year, but its greater concern is…
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SR 167 alert; accident blocks two lanes
Two left lanes of southbound State Route 167 were blocked by a collision near South 180th Street in…
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Renton library annexation still ahead by a hair; about 400 ballots left
The gap between votes for the Renton library annexation held at 46 votes Tuesday after a three-day weekend.…
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Renton library annexation vote even tighter, automatic recount possible
The gap between votes for the Renton library annexation continues to shrink with only an 87-vote difference from…
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BLOTTER: Man eludes police, drives wrong way on 405, then hides in blackberry bushes
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: A man tried to hide in a…
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Preserving a culture: Local black church celebrates history month
For one of Renton’s oldest black churches, Black History Month is about the preservation of a culture. “If…
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Renton library race tightens by 100 votes
The gap between the Renton library annexation vote tightened today by about 100 votes. Wednesday night results showed…
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Renton library annexation leads (by a little) in Initial election count
Tuesday special election results show 51.33 percent of Renton voters voted in favor of annexing their library to…
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Impact on Renton schools of judge’s funding ruling is unclear
A King County Superior Court judge ruled last Thursday the state is failing to meet its “paramount duty”…
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Local flower shop bows up for Valentine’s Day
Hundreds of hand-tied red ribbons fill a Renton flower shop wall in anticipation of a busy Valentine’s Day…
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Renton man pleads guilty in connection to drug cartel
A Renton man pleaded guilty to his connection to the notorious drug cartel “La Familia” Feb. 4. Arturo…
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Renton man shot, killed by sheriff’s deputy at Lake Tapps
A 23-year-old Renton man was shot and killed by a Pierce County sheriff’s deputy after he attempted to…
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Renton students learn about bullying through theater
A popular theater is teaching Renton students about bullying by bringing plays to their schools. “It’s one more…
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Renton’s February music lineup – TRx, Lakeside and Vino
February’s local music lineup for Renton venues and bands. Tyrannosaurus Records 914 S. 3rd St., Renton Contact: tyrannosaurusrecords.blogspot.com,…
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Renton Tech ESL students join refugee and immigrant rally in Olympia
For a Renton English language class, a rally in Olympia was the perfect tool for civic education. “What…
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Renton teacher changing student culture
One Renton High School teacher teaches by example. “If you want to change kids’ behavior and lives, you…
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Nelsen gets $2,800
The Benson Hill Fred Meyer’s store has donated $2,800 to Nelsen Middle School. The money comes from the…