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SR 167 to close for 58 hours at 7:30 p.m. Friday
It’s coming at 7:30 p.m. Friday, the 58-hour closure of State Route 167 in Renton so the state…
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Prosecutors review shooting charge
King County prosecutors mid-week continued to consider whether to file charges against an 18-year-old man who is a…
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It’s a blowout. Renton gives heart, votes to library over the Cedar River
Renton's voters were sticking by their beloved library over the Cedar River Tuesday, overwhelmingly voting to refurbish it…
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Renton developing Aerospace Training Center
With $2.5 million from the state, the City of Renton is developing the Renton Aerospace Training Center at…
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Las Vegas man shot at candlelight vigil for Friday homicide victim
A 23-year-old Las Vegas man was wounded by gunfire Saturday night at a candlelight vigil for the Renton…
Opinion
Renton voters should consider everything, even the library what ifs | Editor’s Note
Some people call them "what ifs." It's better to call them risks. Think of that age-old tactic of…
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Renton man found dead in burning car early Friday just off Sunset Blvd. S.W.
A 26-year-old Renton man was found dead in a burning car at about 1 a.m. Friday morning just…
Business
Renton Chamber of Commerce kicks off capital campaign
The Renton Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a capital campaign to pay off the mortgage for its…
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Alajawan Brown Foundation to collect school supplies
The first effort of the Alajawan Brown Foundation is to collect backpacks and school supplies for students at…
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Here’s where to get good background on Cedar River library refurbishing
Check out this Renton City Council meeting video for some good background on refurbishing the Cedar River library.
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Library price tags offer distinct choice for Renton’s voters
There are two key figures facing Renton voters when they decide where to locate the downtown library: $9.3…
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United orders 150 737s, including 100 MAX 9s, worth $14.7 billion
United Airlines and Boeing confirmed Thursday a massive order for 150 Renton-built 737s, including 100 new 737 MAX…
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An $18 billion start for Renton-built 737 at Farnborough Airshow
Just two days into the 2012 Farnborough Airshow near London, the Boeing Co. has sold billions of dollars…
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Bail set at $50,000 for Renton man arrested for hitting walker Saturday
Bail was set at $50,000 Monday for a 27-year-old Renton man who was arrested on investigation of hitting…
News
Despite new review, there’s still disagreement over validity of UW, Valley Medical alliance
A "re-review" by state attorneys and other outside legal experts has found that the strategic alliance between Valley…
Business
Renton’s Merrill Carlson merges with California accounting firm
A longtime Renton certified public accounting firm, Merrill Carlson PLLC, has merged with a California accounting firm, GALLINA…
News
Five-year-old Renton girl nearly drowns in detention pond; is fence the answer?
Ellie Widmer survived because 8-year-old Anthony was able to hold onto Ellie, even though she got heavier as…
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Conservation helps Renton make its water last
Renton is entering the peak period of its water use – summer – with the assurances the city…
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ATF shows off the explosive danger of illegal fireworks
Tuesday, the state fire marshal came to Renton to give a demonstration why the improper use of legal…
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Gov. Gregoire wields a rivet gun, flies a 787, during aerospace day
Wednesday, Gov. Chris Gregoire wanted to see the production of an airplane from start to finish, beginning with…