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City Council doesn’t take stand on library annexation vote
After an emotional evening of debate, Renton City Council decided Monday night not to take a formal stand…
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Library Annexation Special Report: How the Renton library came to crossroad
Over the past two decades the Renton Public Library has seen continual budget cuts, while city annexations have…
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Library Annexation Special Report: Cost full of uncertainty
The same day Renton votes on annexing to the King County Library System, KCLS’s current residents will decide…
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Hazen student wins poster contest, billboard display and $500
The winner of this year’s high school career poster contest will receive a larger than life prize –…
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Lindbergh Pool could close next school year
*Editors note: The pool’s operating cost has been changed to reflect a correction issued by the Renton School…
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Skyway Christmas day homicide
The man found shot to death in Skyway Christmas Day has been identified. Timothy Lumar Pamon, a 22-year-old…
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RENTON BLOTTER: Abused dogs, stolen beer and a car pushed into the river
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: Car pushed into river A Renton man’s…
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City of Renton bans “dangerous dogs”
State rules for keeping dangerous dogs aren’t tough enough for urban areas, the Renton City Council decided before…
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Skyway shines bright light on revitalization
A Skyway couple won the West Hill decorating contest with a sense of humor – Christmas lights that…
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Renton Civic Theater floods Christmas night, Aunt Dottie’s singalong moved
The Renton Civic Theater flooded Christmas night from a bad pipe in the back stage ceiling. “It flooded…
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Renton man wins $280,000 in time for Christmas
A Renton man won $280,000 from the Washington Lottery just two days before Christmas. Electrician Miklos Atyim moved…
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Renton seniors share Christmas memories at Snowman Shuffle
Over the century, Christmas evolved from a humble holiday during the Great Depression to the driving force behind…
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Man commits suicide at Renton’s Highlands Elementary school | Police Blotter
A 26-year-old Renton man committed suicide at Highlands Elementary School Dec. 14. He had been declared a missing…
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Stolen totem pole will rise again in Renton
Thanks to the original woodcarver, Seattle police have identified the owners of a Renton totem pole, which was…
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1,500 families get toy-filled Christmas
About 1,500 Renton-area families will have bountiful Christmas mornings this year, thanks to a successful toy drive. “If…
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New RTC trustee brings deep understanding of college’s role
Long-time pastor Kirby Unti brings 30 years of community leadership to the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.…
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Vision House still collecting toys
Vision House is running its annual toy drive until Dec. 24 at noon to help make Christmas bright…
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Evergreen City Ballet tradition, The Nutcracker
The Evergreen City Ballet is continuing its holiday tradition of The Nutcracker for its 15th year. “This is…
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Renton youth symphony to present winter concert
With bows in hands and strings at their finger tips, the Renton Youth Symphony and Orchestra is ready…
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Man charged for taking photos of boy in Renton Stadium bathroom
A man was charged with voyeurism after being caught taking a photo of an 8-year-old boy in a…