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Articles by Tracey Compton
At the end of the school year
Middle school students get a trip to the...
By Tracey Compton • June 28, 2013 5:34 pm

Locals Bernie and Denny Dochnahl donated $1,500 to the school to fund a trip to Barnes and Noble, so the students could purchase materials for themselves and their classrooms.

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Pastor Kirby Unti has served St. Matthew's Lutheran Church since Mt. St. Helens blew up in 1980. Thirty-three years later to the day he was elected to become a regional bishop.
After 33 years, Pastor Kirby Unti says goodbye...
By Tracey Compton • June 28, 2013 2:42 pm

For his six year term as bishop, Unti will be responsible for caring for 105 churches from the Kent/Des Moines border north to Canada.

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Torero's owners Veronica Rodriguez Medina and Ted Rodriguez are preparing for a new era at The Landing.
Torero’s opening next week at new location at...
By Tracey Compton • June 20, 2013 7:01 pm

A Renton institution in family dining is getting a new look in a new location. Torero’s, formerly on Rainier Avenue downtown, will celebrate the grand opening of their restaurant at The Landing on June 28.

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This photo by Renton Mayor Denis Law is among those he donated to be part of a book about the Seattle Police Department.
Mayor’s photos to be included in book about...
By Tracey Compton • June 19, 2013 8:45 pm

The Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum hopes to publish a 700-page book next year, with images from the 1920s through the 1960s, chronicling the life, culture and experiences of Seattle’s police force through the decades.

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Presenting the Hazen High School class of 2013. Graduation was Thursday night
Hazen High School Graduation 2013 | SLIDESHOW
By Tracey Compton • June 14, 2013 8:29 pm

Hazen High School graduated more than 300 seniors during commencement exercises at ShoWare Center in Kent Thursday night.

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Helen Willoughby and Pastor Tom Masters at the living Faith Presbyterian Church
Living Faith Presbyterian Church to close doors after...
By Tracey Compton • June 14, 2013 3:11 pm

First Presbyterian Church of Renton, started in 1885 and now called Living Faith Presbyterian Church, is closing, unable to build membership, fund rising building costs and provide the amenities and experiences church staff want for their congregation.

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Director VJ Orduna
Renton Civic closes season with ‘A Funny Thing...
By Tracey Compton • June 13, 2013 3:39 pm

The musical opens tomorrow, with an 8 p.m. performance of the Broadway classic, with music by Stephen Sondheim. Performances run through June 29.

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Lindbergh senior Kendra Duncan chats with teacher Kari Hollandsworth about being able to walk with the Class of 2013.
Lindbergh senior finds her ‘potential’ at SLC, to...
By Tracey Compton • June 7, 2013 5:53 pm

Not every student is prepared to deal with the challenges of high school life. A district program is helping those that fail early on to graduate.

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National Chocolate Ice Cream Day was celebrated at the Renton Senior Activity Center Friday with games and of course
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, Renton-style
By Tracey Compton • June 7, 2013 5:40 pm

They weren’t screaming for ice cream, but seniors at the Renton Senior Activity Center were giddy as they celebrated National Chocolate Ice Cream Day at the center.

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Kelly Shirey will perform at DeLaney's On 3rd at 8:30 p.m. June 28.
Get ready for June with our Entertainment Calendar
By Tracey Compton • May 31, 2013 6:42 pm

To submit items to the calendar, contact Reporter Tracey Compton at tcompton@rentonreporter.com.

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Building dreams, one nail at a time
Building dreams, one nail at a time
By Tracey Compton • May 30, 2013 5:25 pm

Habitat For Humanity volunteers from around the country help build homes at La Fortuna in Renton.

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Seize the next sunny day and explore Renton with a picnic basket to enjoy a lovely scene like this one at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - all for less than $40.
Let’s have a picnic: Filling a basket for...
By Tracey Compton • May 24, 2013 1:30 pm

Reporter Tracey Compton finds plenty of local goodies and heads out for an afternoon of sun.

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City Council members Marcie Palmer
Center of Hope shelter to welcome first family...
By Tracey Compton • May 20, 2013 6:09 pm

On May 28, Renton’s new REACH Center of Hope, a shelter for homeless women and children, will accept its first family.

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Maggie Breen
Community celebrates opening of women’s, children’s shelter
By Tracey Compton • May 17, 2013 7:51 pm

Renton City Hall was the site of the ribbon-cutting Friday afternoon for the new REACH Center of Hope, a shelter for homeless women and children.

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The 200 Mill Building.
Old city hall may house library during construction,...
By Tracey Compton • May 17, 2013 6:04 pm

As soon as permitting is approved, the project teams hope to start construction on the Highlands library late 2013 and on the Renton main library in 2014.

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Randy Corman
Renton Technical College’s Open Door Festival | SLIDESHOW
By Tracey Compton • May 17, 2013 3:11 pm

The school hosted its community open house and celebration with lively entertainment, food and games Thursday.

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Tian Yuan Li of Northwest Wushu performs a sword dance for Renton Technical College's Open Door Festival. The celebration for students and the community is the school's version of an open house. TRACEY COMPTON
Renton Technical College struts its programs at ‘Open...
By Tracey Compton • May 16, 2013 8:49 pm

Renton Technical College invited the community to campus for its “Open Door Festival” Thursday to sample programs at information booths and enjoy entertainment, food and games in the courtyard. It continues until 8 p.m. Thursday.

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With much glee students in the Renton School District's Reading Buddies program enjoyed unlimited play at the Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant Tuesday morning. More than 2
Students rewarded with unlimited play at Family Fun...
By Tracey Compton • May 14, 2013 6:35 pm

More than 800 Renton School District elementary kids were corralled in the Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant Tuesday morning preparing to enjoy their reward for participating in the district’s Reading Buddies program.

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Lydia Mascarinas
Renton’s Berliner Pub celebrates two years
By Tracey Compton • May 13, 2013 3:28 pm

The Berliner Pub owners, Dennis and Lydia Mascarinas, celebrated the two-year anniversary of their pub and restaurant on Saturday night with the community.

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The Spring Festival at the Piazza is always a colorful affair.
Spring festival Saturday has fun, family resources, art
By Tracey Compton • May 10, 2013 8:26 pm

The 11th Annual Spring Festival is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Piazza in downtown Renton.

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