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Tiffany Park residents challenge school board at hearing

A room full of Tiffany Park residents and concerned citizens turned out to express their frustration with the…

Jamal Harrington wants to crack you up with his JAMCO Comedy Series in Renton on Nov. 15.

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Renton becoming a comedy central spot

After previous success in the venue, Jamal Harrington’s bringing his comedy showcase to the Renton Civic Theatre for…

The stars came out for the Seattle South Asian Film Festival including directors and producers (left to right) Jane Charles

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South Asian Film Fest gala a success in Renton

Directors, producers, actors and film enthusiasts turned out for the opening gala of the 2014 Seattle South Asian…

Renton High School junior Justin Apolonio is one of 52 students pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma for the school's new program.

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Renton High juniors taking to IB program

This year Justin Apolonio got to try something new at Renton High School, where he is a junior.…

The Renton Highlands Library presented a Dia de Muertos Art Workshop by Amaranta Ibarra for teens

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Renton teens create sugar skulls for Day of the Dead celebrations | SLIDESHOW

Local teens were treated to a Sugar Skulls, Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead presentation by…

The Highlands Goodwill staffer Crystal Lopez is decked out in a Day of the Dead costume

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Local Halloween trends for 2014

The Renton Reporter took a tour of local costume and thrift shops to see what adults and kids…

The film Jaya will screen at the 9th annual Seattle South Asian Film Festival

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South Asian Film Festival brings the world to Renton next weekend

The world of film comes to Renton next weekend as the city will play host to the ninth…

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District to help to get police back into high schools

This year the school district is staffing a school resource officer or police officer at Renton High School,…

On Renton's Chelsea Farms

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At home on Renton’s Chelsea Farms | SLIDESHOW

On a recent and (rare) dry, sunny October afternoon, the Renton Reporter caught up with Beth and Randy…

The Rocky Horror Show stars EmilyRose Frasca as Magenta

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Renton Civic’s ‘Rocky Horror’ opens tonight

Directed by Alan Wilkie, it opens tonight, Friday, and runs through Nov. 1, with a special midnight showing…

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Author turns grief into book, plans to donate profits to Valley Medical Center

Jennifer Westby wants to donate $60,000 to Valley Medical Center from her future book sales to return the…

Bus driver Laurie Henrickson poses with Helen Shindell-Butler

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Renton Schools bus driver’s quick thinking helps injured man

Laurie Hendricks credits her training for knowing what to do in an emergency.

Volunteers Phyllis Anderson and Linda DeCample pack backpacks for 245 students in Renton.

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Weekend backpacks make sure students have something to eat

The backpack program has hooked up 245 students so far this year with meals and snacks packed into…

Nelsen Middle School's Dr. Elaine Love will sign copies of her new book at 1 p.m.

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Teacher’s book designed to help post preschool parents

Nelsen Middle School Vice Principal Dr. Elaine Love doesn’t want technology to become the surrogate parent of today’s…

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Annual Fall Harvest Festival set for Saturday

The 13th annual Fall Harvest Festival is Saturday, with 200 pumpkins, more than 50 booths, encompassing 35 craft…

Brad Singley (left to right) Steven Heller

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50-hour film competition takes over Renton

Thirteen teams scouted locations and set up their shots all over Renton this past weekend to take part…

Celeste Blackburn

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Renton teen vying for Miss Jr. Teen Seattle title

The 13-year-old Renton resident will take to the stage with a host of other local girls at the…

Hazen grad Errin Williams said the adrenaline was 'crazy' at the Seahawks home opener against Green Bay.

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Renton’s Sea Gal adjusting to life on the NFL sidelines

Errin Williams tried out for the squad last April for the first time and made the cut, competing…

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Ready, set, ACTION! Seventh annual FilmFrenzy is this weekend

As part of the event, filmmakers have 50 hours to write, shoot, edit and submit a short film.…

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Renton Technical College begins search for next president

Some of the top priorities addressed by the audience for the school to focus on were the college’s…