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Renton school bond inches closer to 60 percent
The $97 million bond issue to build a new middle school in Renton inched closer to approval, following…
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Five years ago, Renton almost became Sonics’ new home
Almost five years ago to the day, the Seattle Sonics unveiled a plan to build a $500 million,…
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Renton school officials looking at options if bond measure fails
Renton school officials were considering their options Wednesday following the likely failure of a $97 million bond measure…
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Region unveils plan to keep the aerospace industry competitive
The King County Aerospace Alliance wants to use loans, streamlined permitting and a strong job-training program to protect…
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King County’s property values continue years-long slide; tax bills due
Payment of property taxes for the first half of 2012 must be postmarked no later than April 30.
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Redevelopment of Sunset Terrace gets key federal approval
The Renton Housing Authority has received a key federal approval that will move forward the massive redevelopment of…
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Hospital district parliamentarian resigns over direction board taking on UW alliance
The former Renton District Court judge hired to bring some civility to the meetings of the Public Hospital…
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Turnout in special election with key school measures runs behind normal
The turnout countywide in the Feb. 14 special election, which includes three school measures in Renton, is running…
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‘We won, baby,’ says mother as jury convicts Kent man of killing Alajawan Brown
36-year-old Curtis Walker of Kent was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder with a firearms enhancement in the…
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Fate of Kent man charged in Skyway boy’s death in hands of jury; UPDATE: Guilty
On Wednesday, whether 36-year-old Curtis Walker of Kent was the man who shot Alajawan was in the hands…
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Annual One Night Count finds 73 living without shelter in Renton
The annual One Night Count early Friday morning found 73 homeless individuals in Renton, almost identical to last…
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Defendant takes stand in death of 12-year-old Alajawan Brown
The Kent man accused of murdering Alajawan Brown of Skyway two years ago took the stand Monday, trying…
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Renton targets bar’s liquor license | Making a stand in north Renton
The City of Renton wants the state to revoke the liquor license for Trophies Bar and Eatery in…
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Seattle Gold and Prospecting Co. offers tips, equipment, classes
There is gold in them thar hills and Brian Kushin will help you find it – with a…
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Planning is under way for Seattle International Film Festival in Renton
Planning is under way for the 2012 Seattle International Film Festival, which will have Renton for the second…
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Cold case squad needs public’s help to solve decades-old disappearance
The Cold Case Squad of the King County Sheriff's Office is now trying to solve the 1985 disappearance…
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Here’s a list of what’s closed (schools) and open (airport) in Renton | Friday
Renton schools still closed Friday, but other facilities are starting to get back to normal.
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About 20,000 customers still without power Friday morning in Renton area
About 20,000 customers of Puget Sound Energy in the Renton area were still without power Friday morning following…
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Lakeshore donates $4,000 to help fire district buy gear
The Lakeshore retirement community on Lake Washington has donated more than $40,000 in the last eight years to…
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It’s official, weather service issues an ice-storm warning
To no surprise, the National Weather Service has issued an ice-storm warning for much of Western Washington until…