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The Clam Lights open on Friday and Santa arrives as part of the downtown tree lighting on Saturday.

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Clam Lights opens tonight, tree lighting Saturday

The holiday season kicks off this weekend in Renton, starting with the annual Ivar’s Clam Lights display in…

Emeline Settlemyre and Shane Tice dance in Emerald Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker.'

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‘Tis the season for Emerald Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’

This year, three Rentonians, originally from Russia, will dance in Emerald Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.”

Hazen High School students Shelby Mathison

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Hazen Players bring ‘Miss Brooks’ to life

Set in the ‘50s, “Our Miss Brooks” is a nostalgic look back at a sarcastic English teacher, Connie…

Alicia Stout

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Single mom gets the gift of wheels from Recycled Rides

A Mountlake Terrace single mother, with three special needs children was given a completely refurbished vehicle through Recycled…

Fairwood library will open again this Saturday.

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Fairwood Library to reopen Saturday

The Fairwood Library will have its official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its newly expanded design this Saturday, Dec.…

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Renton schools taking a new look at bullying prevention

In the last two years the district has trained all its elementary school teachers, assigned a harassment, bullying…

Alex Ramos

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Teen service project keeps tails wagging

Recently Renton’s off- leash dog park got some much-needed maintenance help from students from Renton and Hazen high…

Silvana Clark poses with the Kimball sisters

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Soles4Souls show giveaway helps kids in need

Volunteer Silvana Clark arranged for her former employer Soles4Souls to donate about 74 pairs of new shoes to…

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KCLS board selects new library director

The King County Library System's Board of Trustees has named a new director to replace former Director Bill…

A Salvation Army volunteer helps a guest in need with supplies for Thanksgiving. About 500 people are expecting food baskets from the center.

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Salvation Army still needs turkeys for Thanksgiving

The Renton Salvation Army was just 90 turkeys short of its goal for its Thanksgiving food basket giveaway…

The annual Renton Hassle-free Holiday Bazaar is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Renton Hassle-free Holiday Bazaar | SLIDESHOW

The Renton Hassle-free Holiday Bazaar opened Friday to rooms full of people.

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Renton Schools dealing with substitute teacher shortage

The problem is region-wide and stems from hundreds of unfilled teaching positions.

Cheryl Faull's jams and jellies will be at the Renton Hassle-Free Holiday Bazaar this weekend.

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Renton Hassle-free Holiday Bazaar is this weekend

A sure sign that the holidays are right around the corner is the return of the Renton Hassle-free…

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Old Renton Book Exchange to close its doors

After many attempts to save it, the Old Renton Book Exchange is closing its doors forever on Nov.…

The Dog and Pony Alehouse is getting a visit this weekend from 'Restaurant: Impossible.'

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The Food Network is coming to Renton

The Food Network is coming to Renton to help out the Dog & Pony Alehouse and Grill.

The Renton Highlands Library is hosting a 'Hunger Games' party this week.

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Highlands Library throwing ‘Hunger Games’ party on Friday

The “Hunger Games” book series is very popular with teens and the event is expected to be well…

Food bank volunteer Shatay Proctor helps a patron in the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank. The center only has one of an estimated 500 turkeys needed for this holiday season.

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Food bank shelves looking bare as holiday season approaches

The need is expected to be up this year due to cuts in federal aid.

Cory Thompson and David Hill are the new managers of Freddie’s Club and Diamond Lil’s casinos in Renton.

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Pair of former employees take over Renton casinos

Both Thompson and Hill grew up in the Pacific Northwest and have gaming backgrounds that took them from…

For Paula Peacock

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Father’s unpublished book inspires woman to work with vets

When Paula Peacock discovered a manuscript from her late father, Clayton Peacock III, it was like a gift…

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KCLS director search narrows to three candidates

The King County Library System continues its search for its next director, but has narrowed the field to…