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Big flood could turn sewage-treatment plant in Renton into an island; DDES is defensible
The county’s elections office has left Renton for familiar territory. Forced out of Renton by the potential for…
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King County elections office leaves Renton for Boeing Field
The county's elections office has left Renton for familiar territory. Forced out of Renton by the potential for…
Life
Is a bobcat the latest wildlife on Renton Hill?
Bill Free has seen all manner of wildlife on Renton Hill, from deer to rabbits to raccoons and…
News
NAVIGATE THE FUTURE: Renton is at the crossroads of the region’s transportation system
Renton is an enviable – and not-so-enviable – spot on the region’s transportation grid. Two state highways, State…
Life
Mayor gives EriAm Sisters key to the city
Renton’s own EriAm Sisters received the key to the city Monday night, at an event that seemed more…
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Renton chamber board doesn’t get answer it seeks on Bressler firing
A recent meeting between the chair of the Renton Technical College trustees and the Chamber of Commerce board…
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Sheriff’s Office urges caution after woman offers boy a ride to school east of Renton
The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking that parents and students in the Maple Hills area east of…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: The smart thing to do is prepare for possible flood
We are very worried about the flood alert. We want to know when it is going to be…
News
Burned-out building on Wells Avenue is torn down
A building that stood for about 90 years before it was destroyed by fire in early June is…
News
State, Seattle utilities catching sockeye in Cedar to help preserve the run
The state and City of Seattle are again catching sockeye in the Cedar River, just about under the…
Life
Shannon Waters of Renton is ready to outwit, outlast, outplay on ‘Survivor’
UPDATE FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: Shannon Waters was never at risk of getting voted off the island of Samoa…
News
Kent teachers approve contract; it’s back to school Tuesday for about 3,700 Renton-area students
By BRIAN BECKLEY bbeckley@kentreporter.com The Kent teacher strike is officially over and classes will finally begin Tuesday morning…
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Two brothers in law charged with assault in shooting outside Renton bar
A wild shootout on Main Avenue injured five people early Saturday morning, including one man whose life was…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Class size does matter
The magic doesn’t happen in the superintendent’s office. It doesn’t happen at a School Board meeting. The magic…
News
RTC trustees pick interim college president
The former president of Spokane Community College was selected Tuesday as the interim president of Renton Technical College.…
Life
Renton Farmers Market to end successful season on Tuesday
When the final bell is rung on this season’s Renton Farmers Market Tuesday, 10s of thousands of shoppers…
News
Brothers in law held on $200,000 bail each in shooting outside Renton bar
Two Des Moines men – who are brothers in law – were being held at the county jail…
News
Seatle man shot in face outside sports bar in Skyway
A 20-year-old Seattle man remained in critical condition midweek after he was shot in the face outside a…
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Six injured in shootout outside Pounders Bar on Renton’s Main Avenue
Six people were injured, including one critically, in a hail of gunfire early Saturday morning outside a Main…
