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Next library open house is Tuesday

The City of Renton is listening and taking into consideration public comments about the re-development of libraries in…

Cancer survivor Nancy Thomas

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A survivor’s battle cry: Paddles up! | National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Nancy Thomas’ approach to life and battling cancer three times can be summed up in an expression she…

Thirsty students take advantage of water during a recent walk-a-thon at the re-newly constructed Briarwood Elementary School in East Renton.

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Briarwood Elementary School reopens reshaped, refreshed

It’s a Friday afternoon at the recently re-constructed Briarwood Elementary School in east Renton and students are circling…

Renton resident Milt Tiede gets about a pint-full of German beer at the city's first annual Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest comes to Renton

With German music pumping and beer steins circulating a growing crowd, Oktoberfest in Renton kicked off Friday at…

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Crisis Solution Center another option for offenders with mental-health issues

On Sept. 4 Renton resident Joanna Greer made the ill-conceived decision to rob a local bank, seeking escape…

Antonio Bautista of Bautista Farms in Sunnyside in eastern Washington has found success with his assortment of chile peppers at the Renton Farmers Market.

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Renton Farmers Market nears season end

The 11th successful season of Renton’s Farmers Market comes to a close next Tuesday at the Piazza. Valria…

Sandra Polley of Renton writes down her idea for the design of the new Cedar River library Tuesday night

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Renton City Council commits to Cedar River library

The Renton City Council established its commitment to renovating the downtown library over the Cedar River and adopted…

C'est La Vie Fashion Show at The Landing in Renton

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Fall fashions abound at Renton’s C’est la Vie

Clothing boutique, C'est La Vie at The Landing in Renton, was the site of fashions, stories and socializing…

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Renton School District hires Teach for America candidate

The Renton School Board authorized the hiring of Teach for America (TFA) candidates for teaching positions at its…

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Renton advocacy group presses for public role in library design

The residents' group, Renton Advocacy Coalition, raised questions about the King County Library System's management of library construction…

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Residents’ advocacy group to address Renton City Council

An advocacy group started by Renton resident's will make a formal presentation to the Renton City Council on…

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Group forms to bring public’s concerns to Renton officials

Renton residents have come together to form an advocacy group that will bring citizens’ concerns to the Renton…

Students enter Honey Dew Elementary School for their first day of classes. This is the first time the school has opened as a full kindergarten through fifth-grade school in about 20 years.

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Back to school for Renton students

About 14,700 students, in addition to 120 new teachers, headed back to school in Renton Tuesday.

The diploma is the prize for high school students.

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Renton graduation rate: the meaning demystified

The Renton Reporter sat down with Renton School District Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel to demystify the graduation rate.

Beloved Band Director Ernst Hibbard is retiring from Hazen High School after 17 years due to illness. He's pictured here in his school days. His retirement party is Thursday at the Renton Pavilion Event Center.

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Retirement celebration for Hazen band director

A retirement party for Ernest Hibbard will be held 6 p.m., Thursday at the Renton Pavilion Event Center…

Conswella Uriola will be one of the participating artists in this year’s Art and Antique Walk in downtown Renton Saturday.

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Arts, Antique Walk is Saturday downtown Renton

Renton residents will help put the city on the map for arts, antiques and kid’s activities this Saturday.…

The Secondary Learning Center

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Secondary Learning Center in Renton is almost open

Principal Ron Mahan prefers to call the newly constructed Secondary Learning Center a non-traditional school, as opposed to…

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Washington Public Disclosure Commission continues to review library complaints

The Washington Public Disclosure Commission is continuing to review complaints brought during the Aug. 7 campaign to select…

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Art and Antique Walk is coming to Renton

The seventh annual Downtown Renton Art and Antique Walk is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 25.

Toni Nelson

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Renton pair provides pageantry for Longacres Mile

This Sunday marks the 77th running of the Longacres Mile horse race, and for some 30 years a…