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Three homeowners in Renton received free wheelchair ramps from volunteers with the Master Builders. Six men volunteered together from John F. Buchan Homes. Antonio Martinez stands in front

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Rampathon helps three in Renton

Volunteers from a local trade group built wheelchair ramps for three Renton residents. The Master Builders Care Foundation…

Students from  the Renton High School student newspaper

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After two years, Renton High newspaper is winning awards

Ajane Burnley, editor of Renton High’s student newspaper, always knows best. At least, that’s what she’ll tell you.…

Renton's Karen Bainbridge husks corn at the Renton Farmers Market opening day. A former bank manager she's been selling roasted corn on the cob at the market for about 4 years.

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Hot corn on the cob, fresh flowers and milk at the Renton Farmers Market opening day

The smell of roasted corn drifted to an opposite corner of the market, where a man stopped me…

The hula dancers practice before their main performance in a second grade written and produced opera at Tiffany Park Elementary. From the left

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Renton second-graders write, produce operas

The guards and dragons locked all the royalty in the castle to take the day off and be…

Lieutenant firefighter Kevin Correa works on cleaning up an Skyway apartment after it caught fire Tuesday morning.

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Skyway apartment fire displaces 7 people

A Skyway apartment caught fire Tuesday morning, displacing seven people. No one was injured. While the flames gutted…

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Man shot at Renton gas station doesn’t wish to prosecute

A 47-year-old man was shot in the leg at a gas station on the 300 block of Rainier…

The Young Lions plan to play at the Upper Room May 28.

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Rockin’ June music calendar, live music in Renton all month

The Renton Reporter's June music calendar with live music all month

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RENTON BLOTTER: Bomb scare shuts down Cedar River Trail

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: Police shut down the Cedar River Trail…

Fifth-grader Shaina Bacani participates in a boating class at Camp Seymour

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Renton kids learn hands-on at science camp

The fifth-grader squirmed at the sight of slimy squids being dropped into the hands of her classmates. Monique…

The memorial services for Fung Chan May 16 brought hundreds of floral arrangements to the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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Memorial service draws hundreds of flower arrangements from Chinese community

Hundreds of flowers filled the Mount Olivet Cemetery and lined both sides of the road in honor of…

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Renton Relay for Life raises $116,000, celebrates more birthdays

This year’s Renton Relay for Life was all about celebrating more birthdays. “If you help with this, another…

Beating the odds every morning she wakes up

Life

One Renton woman’s 7-year battle against breast cancer

In the seven and a half years one Renton mother has battled cancer she’s been through continual chemotherapy,…

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Renton Blotter: Man robbed of microwave headed for consignment

The following information was compiled from City of Renton Police Reports: A man and his mother were robbed…

The band Sweet Secrets performs at the first annual UnDisCoVerEd indie rock and craft festival May 15.

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4 Renton bands rock UnDisCoVerEd indie music fest

Four local bands rocked Harambee Church last weekend with UnDisCoVerEd, an indie-only music festival in Renton. "The shows…

Business

Renton Farmers Market opens soon

With less than two weeks until the Renton’s Farmers Market opens for the season, thousands (yes thousands) are…

Business

Bob Bridge named president of Washington State Auto Dealers Association

A Renton businessman was named president of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA). Bob Bridge, owner of…

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Boeing signs 40-year lease with Renton Airport

Boeing signed a 40-year lease with the Renton Municipal Airport Wednesday, shining a bright light on Renton’s future.…

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Renton Relay for Life Friday, $92,000 raised so far

When a Renton woman decided to join the Renton Relay for Life 12 years ago, she was thinking…

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Benefit tonight in memory of murdered Skyway boy

A well-known comedian will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Alajawan Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund tonight. Nate…

Boeing plans to sign a 40-year lease with the City of Renton for use of the Renton Municipal Airport Wednesday.

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Boeing to increase 737 production in 2012

Boeing plans to increase it production rates at the Renton plant come early 2012. “With over 5,200 sold…