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So far, five running for open seat on Valley Medical Board of Commissioners

After two days of candidate filing, there's already a crowded field to replace Don Jacobson on the Board…

A sign over the Cedar River near Cedar Rapids upriver from Cavanaugh Pond warns recreationalists to get out of the river because of a large logjam ahead.

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Cedar River still closed by large logjam just upriver from Cavanaugh Pond

An expected hot weekend will have sheriff's deputies checking the Cedar River near Renton Saturday and Sunday to…

The regional headquarters of the Federal Aviation Administration is located on Lind Avenue in south Renton.

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FAA still looking for new HQ; but the space needs are now smaller

The Federal Aviation Administration is still looking for space for a new regional headquarters, a year after setting…

The Seattle International Film Festival continues at its Seattle venues through June 12.

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SIFF-Renton: A return engagement in 2012?

The Seattle International Film Festival has completed its run in Renton, drawing hundreds of film-goers, all supported by…

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Renton Police issuing citations as part of zero tolerance at transit center, downtown

The Renton Police Department’s zero-tolerance policy for scofflaws at the Renton Transit Center is paying off. Since May…

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Valley Med board needs to learn how to work together | Editor’s Note

The only sure thing about a new strategic alliance between Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine was the…

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For now, Renton teen is charged as juvenile in transit center robbery

Charges of first-degree robbery against a 15-year-old Renton boy, stemming from a beating at the Renton Transit Center…

Members of the Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 1 prepare Monday night for the meeting at which they approved a strategic alliance with UW Medicine. From left are board parliamentarian Robert McBeth and commissioners Sue Bowman

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Valley Medical board approves strategic allliance with UW Medicine 3-2

Valley Medical Center commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to approve what is called an “historic” strategic alliance with…

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Two Renton brothers, Kent man charged in beating, robbery at Renton Transit Center

On May 5 at about 11 p.m., Solinuu Leae was with his 20-year-old brother Troy S. Leae of…

The scene outside the IKEA Performing Arts Center was pure Hollywood Friday night for the opening of the Seattle International Film Festival in Renton

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SIFF-Renton kicks off with a road trip, big party Friday night

Red carpets led hundreds of film-goers and party-goers into the opening-night festivities Friday night to kick off the…

'Black White and Blues' is the opening-night film for the Seattle International Film Festival in Renton Friday night.

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SIFF-Renton: It’s going to feel like Hollywood tonight

It’s going to feel like Hollywood in Renton tonight. Even the weather is warm. The Seattle International Film…

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King Parker won’t seek fourth term on Renton City Council

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Valley Medical Center, UW pact faces final vote

The final version of a strategic alliance between the Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine will go before…

A black bear spent part of mid-day Monday roaming through the Highlands and seeking refuge in a tree before it was safely captured and taken to the Cascades.

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Bear captured in Highlands has made Renton home for years

The bear captured Monday afternoon in the Highlands probably has made Renton his home for much of his…

Renton police marked where shell casings were found in the shooting Tuesday night in the Big 5 parking lot that left a 14-year-old Renton boy wounded.

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14-year-old shot in parking lot of soon-to-close Big 5 store in downtown Renton

A 14-year-old Renton boy was shot Tuesday evening in the parking lot of the soon-to-close Big 5 sporting…

Renton City Council member Rich Zwicker checks in with Renton Police Officer Jeff Reynolds

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Renton to add police officers downtown to beef up security

The City of Renton will beef up police presence in and around the Renton Transit Center to help…

Renton High School

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RENTON HIGH CENTENNIAL: The big celebration is Saturday at RHS

Following are the stories that appeared in the  Renton High School Centennial special section that first appeard  in…

Merilyn Swanson

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RENTON HIGH CENTENNIAL: Merilyn Swanson found adventure at any altitude

The smile is broad, the triumph is apparent. Merilyn (Nimtz) Swanson, Renton High Class of ‘47, is standing…

Robby Tonkin

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RENTON HIGH CENTENNIAL: Coca Cola, Taco Time find fresh connection through Renton ties

Gene Farrell grew up with Taco Time’s Mexican fare, finding his way there (and maybe McDonald’s) for lunch…

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Next up, final vote on Valley Medical Center alliance with UW

Valley Medical Center commissioners spent eight hours Monday and Tuesday nights initially reviewing a landmark alliance between the…