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EDITOR’S COLUMN: Rentonreporter.com: Where Renton starts

For as long as I can remember, there has been a newspaper open on my kitchen table in…

Evan Templeton

News

The Flood of 2009 in Renton not as severe as originally recorded

The Flood of 2009 on the Cedar River in Renton wasn’t as bad as originally thought. That’s why…

Business

Renton chamber to offer workshops to help businesses survive, thrive

The Renton Chamber of Commerce is planning a series of workshops during the next several months designed to…

Some of the panels providing support for the State Route 169 bridge over the Cedar River near the Maplewood Golf Course sank in the flooding earlier this month.

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Flood damage in Renton estimated at $6.62 million

Damage is estimated at about $6.62 million to city facilities and to a retaining wall at the State…

News

Renton City Council accepts Skyway, Fairwood annexation petitions, allowing process to continue

The Renton City Council Monday night (Jan. 26) accepted petitions for two annexations that could make Renton the…

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Renton City Council to vote Monday on building new regional jail

The Renton City Council will vote Monday on a plan to build a regional jail to house inmates…

Opinion

OUR VIEW: Vote Sherril Huff for elections chief

In case you don’t recognize her name, it’s Sherril Huff who is running the King County Elections Division.…

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THE REMOVAL OF THE WILLIAMS AVENUE LOGJAM IN PHOTOS

THE REMOVAL OF THE WILLIAMS AVENUE LOGJAM IN PHOTOS CLICK ON: Williams Avenue bridge logjam The Renton Reporter…

Renton Technical College culinary students

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Culinary students from Renton Technical College prepare Gov. Gregoire’s inauguration dinner

Kyle Campisi is just 19 and already he’s cooking for the governor. Campisi of Buckley joined seven other…

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Renton City Council sends the Red Mill annexation to the Boundary Review Board

After hearing from foes and supporters of Fairwood incorporation Monday night, the City Council unanimously accepted a petition…

Opinion

A City of Fairwood needs careful thought

These are tough times for governments, especially local ones that provide the types of services that touch the…

News

Red Mill Annexation hearing set

The City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night on the Red Mill Annexation that would bring…

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Boeing to cut 4,500 workers from its Renton-based commercial division

The Boeing Co. announced today that it plans to reduce the workforce of its Renton-based Commercial Airplanes division…

City of Renton facilities technician Sam Kamphaus

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Muddy water pumped from lower parking lot at Renton’s 200 Mill Building

City crews pumped muddy water from a lower parking at the city-owned 200 Mill Building Thursday morning that…

The Cedar River ran dark brown and inundated the trail next to Liberty Park Thursday

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The Cedar River running through Renton: ‘It’s nuts. It’s crazy.’

The Cedar River put on quite a show through downtown Renton Thursday, drawing crowds to bridges to watch…

Sparks fly Friday morning as workers from King County cut a chain holding two logs together under the Williams Avenue bridge. Moments later

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Renton snow-response bill is about $200,000; flood costs still being estimated

In the past month, Renton has weathered two massive storms, each the type that hits only once every…

Opinion

OPINION: Consider December storm a real test of preparedness

Some people we rely on a lot for our well-being. Police officers and firefighters come to mind. They’re…

Jason Churchill

News

Next up, what to do with 4,000 tons of sand after storms

4,000 tons of sand. 8,000 gallons of de-icer. 13,000 miles traveled to plow snow and spread sand. 1…

Opinion

If you miss the snow, take heart: winter’s just begun

I like the snow just as well as the next kid. But as I age, I find my…

Lorenzo Ochoa of Riverside

News

Garbage, recycling changes start Jan. 1

Throw out most of what you know about garbage in Renton. How residents and businesses dispose of their…