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Cole d’Hondt (right) works the ergometer

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McKnight students get a lesson in rowing

The school is piloting a program that connects kids to the sport of rowing, teaches basic rowing skills…

Jalani Wilson-Daraja demonstrates Thai Boxing with his uncle Tirrell in Hazelwood Elementary School's talent show on April 17.

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‘Hazelwood’s Got Talent!’ school puts on a show | SLIDESHOW

Hazelwood Elementary School hosted its annual talent and variety show April 17, 'Hazelwood's Got Talent.'

The 2015 Seahawks 12k brought thousands of people to Renton Sunday.

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Another successful run for Seahawks 12k | SLIDESHOW

Amid near perfect weather, the 2015 Seahawks 12k at The Landing went off without a hitch Sunday, as…

Renton High School presents 'The Wiz

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‘The Wiz’ eases on down to Renton High School

Starting Thursday Renton High School’s drama department will put on the musical, “The Wiz.”

Amaree Hollis

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Bike Rodeo gets kids ready for the road | SLIDESHOW

Amid brief sun breaks, families turned out Saturday for a Bike Rodeo hosted by Safe Kids of Seattle,…

From left to right: Maggie Breen

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Fight at Salvation Army meal program prompts groups to review safety rules

According to police records and witness accounts, a 71-year-old man struck a 25-year-old man with his canes and…

Parents at a recent Parent Academy for Student Achievement night learn from each other's experience.

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PASA helps parents break down barriers

In March, the Renton School District started its Parent Academy for Student Achievement (PASA), a parent-engagement program designed…

Dr. Tammy Campbell

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Renton administrator to become Federal Way Public Schools chief

Renton's Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Teaching Dr. Tammy Campbell has been selected as the new superintendent of…

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Officials urge parents not to ‘opt out’ of state tests

Parent refusals could lead to loss of federal money, say education officials.

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Senate bill could help schools better serve homeless students

The Renton School District has the highest population of students experiencing homelessness of the other districts surveyed, which…

Middle school and high school students of the Renton Rowing Club get ready for practice this week. Saturday marks the beginning of the center’s introduction to rowing.

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Learn to row, row, row a boat this weekend

Saturday is the first “Row for a Day” class at the center, 900 N. Riverside Dr., Renton. The…

Dakota Breslin

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Trade fair at Lindbergh highlights good career alternatives

About 1,300 Renton students were expected to attend the Renton School District’s Career and Technical Education Department’s annual…

Apollo Elementary third grade students released 230 Coho Salmon into the Issaquah Creek on March 18.

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Apollo Elementary participates in Salmon Release Day

Third grade students at Apollo Elementary School said goodbye to about 230 Coho Salmon that they released into…

The smith family decided the best way to try find a kidney donor was to advertise.

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Family gets creative to try and find a kidney

For the past two years, Smith has been on dialysis three times a week, waiting for a kidney.…

The 21.6-acre wooded property set for development in the Tiffany park neighborhood can easily be seen on this aerial image.

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Tiffany Park group to make final appeal to City Council

Group disagrees with hearing examiner decision regarding 96-home development.

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn makes an important announcement at Lakeridge Elementary School in Renton's Skyway neighborhood.

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Lakeridge Elementary no longer a failing school

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn announced that Renton school Lakeridge Elementary has dramatically improved student…

A young girl models the outfit of “Josefina

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Girls take to stage for annual charity event

Young girls will model period costumes and raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital, in the American Girl Fashion…

Singer/songwriter Kaedyn Kashmir is just 14 years old but has released her first album

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Things moving fast for local teen singer/songwriter

This month 14-year-old Kaedyn Kashmir will release her first album.

John Sheller

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Renton Library staff honored for positivity by prison outreach group

Renton Library staff on Tuesday was honored for their aid to a library patron by the National Coalition…

Kiara Marggraf got a visit from Disney Princess Elsa as part of a Make-A-Wish Foundation program gift. She is battling Williams Syndrome.

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Wish fulfilled: 4-year-old meets Elsa, gets tickets to Disney World

A preschooler battling Williams Syndrome gets a Make-A-Wish Foundation visit from Disney Princess Elsa.