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SR 167 rollover on Wednesday blocks all lanes

A rollover collision blocked all three lanes of traffic on southbound 167 at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Navy veteran Fred Pepper is seen holding a flag pole on the I-405 Exit 7 overpass. Thousands see Pepper marching with the American flag most mornings.

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Renton man’s support for troops flies high over 405

Whenever one Renton veteran is feeling well enough, thousands see his giant U.S. flag being carried along the…

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Number of homeless drops in Renton, King County

Despite high unemployment rates, homelessness dropped by about 5 percent this year, according to the county-wide One Night…

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City counts Renton homeless in one night

Looking under bridges and in wooded areas, about 75 people helped count Renton’s homeless people last night for…

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14-year-old caught selling marijuana at Nelsen Middle School

A 14-year-old student was arrested for selling marijuana at Nelsen Middle School. “I think this is unusual,” said…

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BLOTTER: Man dies behind wheel on Highway 169

A man died while driving on the Maple Valley Highway during rush hour traffic Jan. 14. The white…

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New Renton school fund to help district maintain “homerun” programs

A new Renton School District foundation would give Renton’s big businesses a way to help local schools. “It’s…

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Police increase Cedar River Trail patrols after assault reported

Renton Police have increased their patrols on the Cedar River Trail, after hearing rumors that a suspect has…

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Renton corrects (lowers) library cost for property owners

The City of Renton has issued a correction about how much property owners are paying to support the…

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Renton Annual Comedy Contest kicks of year of comedy performances

Six local comedians were put to the test last week, in Renton’s second annual comedy contest at DC’s…

Renton's Tony D. Giles

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Former basketball coach convicted of child molestation charged with fraud

A former girls basketball coach convicted of sexually abusing his athletes was charged with fraud for allegedly stealing…

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Three Liberty High School students expelled for marijuana

Three students were expelled from Liberty High School after they were found with marijuana. School administrators are conducting…

Peter Hartley presents arguments for annexing Renton's city-run library to the King County Library System before City Council last week. Each side of the debate comes to different conclusions with the same facts.

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Library Annexation Special Report: No easy decision as citizens vote on Renton library future

With February’s ballots in the mail, library patrons and city officials couldn’t agree more on how well the…

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POLICE BLOTTER: Knife fight at saloon, victim arrested

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: The reported victim of a knife fight…

Firefighter and painter Richard Jahn started selling his art in 1986 at Renton River Days. Today is emerging as one Renton's most well-known local artists.

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Local firefighter paints with flair

When Richard Jahn isn’t painting, he’s fighting fires. “He’s a very devoted family man,” said Ryan Runge of…

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Renton School District facing potential $6.1 million budget gap, could mean 35 layoffs

The Renton School District is expecting to fill a $6.1 million gap next year, which could mean about…

DC's 2010 comedy contest

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DC’s Renton Comedy Contest

DC’s Bar and Grill is hosting its second annual Renton Comedy Contest Jan. 21. The show includes six…

Frances Pieper

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Library Annexation Special Report: KCLS offers huge collection; Renton has local touch

If Renton doesn’t annex its library to the King County Library System Feb. 9, it could be several…

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Police Blotter: Three armed men steal Nissan Maxima

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports Two men were robbed of a 2000…

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Officer hit by car in Renton while responding to hoax kidnapping

A Maple Valley police officer was hit by a car in Renton, when attempting to help a boy…