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Body of missing Renton man pulled from Cedar River near senior center
The body of a 62-year-old Renton man reported missing from his south Renton home Thursday afternoon was pulled…
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South King County Sikhs plan parade, community event for May 1
The Sikh community in South King County will celebrate May 1 with its Sikh Day Parade and a…
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Garbage haulers go on strike; Waste Management says no garbage pickup Thursday
A strike Wednesday by Waste Management garbage haulers has halted collection today (Thursday) of garbage, recyclables and food…
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Kennydale students in Renton collect plastic to help save the environment
For one month the 625 students at Kennydale Elementary School collected plastic bags. Lots of them. 43,114 bags…
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Elderly Renton woman hit by bike rider on Cedar River Trail identified
An 83-year-old Renton woman out for a walk on the Cedar River Trail late Sunday afternoon died Monday…
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Attorney general: Everyone has role in preventing elder abuse
State Attorney General Rob McKenna found an attentive audience Friday afternoon as he presented a strong message about…
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With WACAP’s help Russian-born Lucas Yuri Douglass living happy life in America
There’s little to distinguish Luke from any other American 5-year-old. He loves to color. He’s adept at getting…
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Review board OKs Fairwood’s annexation to Renton
The annexation of the Fairwood area to Renton has received the formal go-ahead from the Boundary Review Board…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: A tale of two Russian boys
Thousands have driven by the WACAP adoption agency’s offices on South Second Street, probably giving it little thought…
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Renton-based WACAP has arranged nearly 500 adoptions of Russian children
A Renton-based adoption agency has found homes in America for nearly 10,000 children born overseas in its 25…
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Police statewide for next three weeks to target speeders, educate drivers
You’re more likely to get killed in a traffic accident involving speed in King County than anywhere else…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s time to step up to help students
The state’s Constitution has this to say about public education: 1. “It is the paramount duty of the…
News
Breakfast helps to raise money for city schools
The deadline is fast approaching to make reservations for a breakfast designed to raise money to keep some…
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Renton apartment owners, managers charged with violating federal Fair Housing Act
The owners and managers of the 268-unit Summerhill Apartment complex on Benson Hill have been charged with violating…
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High winds hit region Friday; Easter weekend is wet
A powerful early spring storm is roaring through Western Washington, just in time to dampen the Easter weekend…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Really no debate, Renton is right place for the FAA
I think Renton. I think airplanes I think Kent. I think lettuce. I think FAA. I think sky.…
Business
A-1 Vacuum is headed back to Wells Avenue
Tom Swanson and his A-1 Vacuum and Lockmith are on the move again. Last June a five-alarm fire…
News
Strike averted for now; Renton garbage to get picked up
A possible strike by garbage haulers who serve most of Renton was on hold today (Thursday) as Waste…
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Still no arrest in Highlands shooting on March 23; police need information
Renton Police have not made an arrest in the shooting March 23 that sent a 22-year-old Renton man…
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Benson Road closing for weekend near City Hall for freeway work
Benson Road near City Hall is closing today (Friday) at about 8 p.m. for the weekend as part…