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Man dies of heart attack outside McDonald’s
A 52-year-old man died of a heart attack in McDonald’s restaurant parking lot on Benson Road Oct. 29,…
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Renton Salvation Army: We’re running out of food
Higher demand and fewer donations have left shelves empty and Renton’s largest food bank praying for more food.…
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‘Olde’ Fashion Halloween Party flourishes with sunny weather
Sunny weather lured pumpkins, princesses and monsters to the ‘Olde’ Fashion Halloween Party Saturday. With free games at…
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POLICE BLOTTER: RTC student sexually assaulted in parking lot
A Renton Technical College student fought off a man in the school parking lot, after he sexually assaulted…
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A dramatic story of homelessness wins Best Picture in Renton FilmFrenzy
A film student’s picture won three Renton FilmFrenzy II Curvee awards Tuesday night, including best actor for the…
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Hazen remodel to add aesthetics, 28,000 square feet
A Hazen High School renovation proposal will connect the school’s buildings with a beautiful new courtyard and indoor…
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Evergreen City Ballet signs 10-year lease on Lind Ave.
With only three weeks to move their intricate dance floors, the Evergreen City Ballet is now open at…
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School district’s major concerns for flooding: sewer back flow, food services
If the Green River floods, only about eight Renton School District households would be affected, said spokesperson Randy…
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St. Anthony greenhouse blessed
With a new greenhouse and garden beds, students at St. Anthony School are growing vegetables for the poor.…
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Film Frenzy competition success, despite rainy weekend
It was Renton’s Nate Jones second year at Film Frenzy, and he was determined to beat last year’s…
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Renton High takes on its struggles
Renton High School faculty and parents had the unique opportunity to sound off on the No Child Left…
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Police Blotter: Man pulled from car, robbed of $1,100
The following was compiled from City of Renton police reports: Strong army robbery A man was pulled from…
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Whistle Stop raises $5,500 for barman with leukemia
Pints, Polka and sauerkraut were in the air at the Whistle Stop Ale House Friday night, as locals…
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Renton woman hit by car, dies in Bellingham
A Renton woman died in Bellingham early this morning, after being struck by a car last night, according…
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Buddy system helps students learn to read
The Renton School District’s fourth-graders are learning to be tutors this year by reading to younger students. Reading…
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School Board: Pam Teal, protect classroom sizes
Name: Pam Teal Position: Renton School District Director Position 5, incumbent Age: 44 Family: Husband Mike Teal and…
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School Board: Jim Grossnickle, improve math
Name: Jim Grossnickle Position: Renton School District Director Position 5 Age: 38 Family: Wife Michelle Hilhorst, three children…
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Dimmitt Middle School to use new solar panels for education
Dimmitt Middle School is the first in the Renton School District to receive solar panels. The long-awaited panels,…
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Lakeside Bistro chef creates own style
Michael Le was the youngest vice president in Seafirst Bank’s history, but he left it behind for a…
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‘You’ve been flocked,’ but it’s for a good cause
When a Kentwood High School band teacher bought insurance, he thought he was covered, but for this special…