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Signs dominated the thoroughfares of West Hill that this week voted not to annex to Renton.

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West Hill votes against annexing to Renton, ending talks of who will govern area

After more than a decade of discussions, West Hill residents have made it clear they don’t want to…

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Missing Renton man found dead in lake in Okanogan County

A 50-year-old Renton man, who was expected home on Oct. 28 from a camping trip, was found dead…

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Rep. Maxwell easily winning third term; West Hill annexation trailing

State Rep. Marcie Maxwell of Renton was easily winning a third term to the state Legislature representing the…

TOP: Bob Brown

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About 520,000 ballots to make up initial release in record-setting election

Democracy was at work in Renton Tuesday, as volunteers in rain gear steered voters to the ballot drop-off…

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Man investigators believe pushed woman onto SR 900 is arrested

Tips from the public helped lead to the arrest Friday morning of a 44-year-old Seattle man whom investigators…

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There’s still time to cast your vote in general election | Editor’s Note

I hope you’ll take a minute to read Ian Campbell’s letter to the editor today about how significant…

John McKay of Renton is suspected of shooting four people Saturday.

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Medical examiner rules Renton man who shot two Saturday committed suicide

Bullets shattered a sliding-glass door, now covered with plywood. Neighbors cleaned up the blood left behind after John…

John McKay of Renton is suspected of shooting four people Saturday.

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Renton man shoots man in Renton, former mother-in-law in Issaquah; found dead in car

The manhunt for a 48-year-old Renton man suspected of shooting a man in Renton and a woman near…

People's Choice Curvee: We really like our ghost (siff lord) stories

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FilmFrenzy: Pick your favorite in People’s Choice contest; view previous years’ films

The judges have picked the top film in Renton FilmFrenzy V, Between the Lines." Now it's the people's…

Mitch Shepherd

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Between the Lines wins Best Picture Curvee in Renton FilmFrenzy V

"Between the Lines," the story of romantic competition, won for Best Picture in Renton FilmFrenzy V Tuesday night,…

A crowd estimated at about 200 people gathered at the Renton Civic Theatre – and checked out the concessions – for the screening of 17 films entered in Renton FilmFrenzy V.

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And the Curvee goes to … Renton FilmFrenzy gala is tonight

A big loud appreciative crowd gathered Monday to watch all the films entered in Renton FilmFrenzy V, in…

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DDES changes name, moves from Renton to Snoqualmie

King County's Department of Development and Environmental Services has moved from Renton and changed its name.

The Renton Civic Theatre

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Here are the 17 films screened in FilmFrenzy V at Renton Civic Theatre

Film fans will get a chance to see all the films entered in Renton FilmFrenzy V tonight (Monday)…

The making of the Curvee award.

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Renton FilmFrenzy V: See the films, cheer the winners

Now comes the easy part: enjoying the 18 films that were submitted after the epic 50-hour filmmaking competition…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starting Monday will remove 220 trees and other vegetation on the west bank (left side of photo) along the Cedar River that pose a risk to a flood wall (shown below) protecting the Renton airport and Boeing 737 production plant.

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Corps to remove 220 trees that pose risk to airport, 737 plant flood wall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday will begin removing 220 trees that pose a risk to…

Four outstanding volunteers were recognized Thursday night at the Renton Citizens of the Year banquet. Jay Covington

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Renton recognizes this year’s top volunteers

They were chosen for the Citizen of the Year honors by the event sponsors, the City of Renton,…

A  huge crowd filled the meeting room at the VFW Hall in Skyway Tuesday night to learn more about the pros and cons of annexation to the City of Renton

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It’s decision time about annexation to Renton for West Hill residents; some key links

West Hill residents will vote on an issue Nov. 6 that has been up for discussion for most…

Mayor Denis Law

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Mayor Law proposes $457 million budget, some fee, rate increases

Renton's economic picture has brightened, but Mayor Denis Law's two-year budget proposal for the city he presented Monday…

RIGHT: Marcie Maxwell

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Marcie Maxwell taking on Tim Eaves for 41st seat | Election 2012

State Rep. Marcie Maxwell in her third race for the state House of Representatives is facing a Republican…

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Dry conditions ripe for more brush fires, says Renton’s deputy fire chief

Tinder-dry fuels such as grass and brush and dry weather make another brush fire like the one that…