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Renton teachers easily approved contract, maintain strong relationship with district

Phyllis Silling, the union president, described the relationship between the district and her organization as “strong” and said…

Drawings by clients of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center are sometimes used as a vehicle for clients to 'talk' about self. They are also just given as gifts to therapists from clients or added to the wall at the agency's Renton office because of a client request.

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Begin the conversation with children about sexual assault, KCSARC urges

As schedules change and children head back to school and sports programs, now is the time to talk…

Sarah Samson

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Renton museum exhibits through mid-October to answer how we got here

“Journey Stories,” a Smithsonian exhibit brought to Renton by the organizations Museum on Main Street and Humanities Washington,…

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Witness chases down purse snatcher Police blotter

A woman reported to police just after 4:30 a.m. that someone snatched her purse and shoved her to…

Last year's Skyway Car Show and Community Festival drew dozens of cars and a crowd of about 400 people.

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Skyway Car Show, Community Festival is Sept. 10

Dian Ferguson has lived in the West Hill/Skyway community for the last 15 years or so and watched…

Owners of Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta House

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The ups, downs of the restaurant scene in Renton

Renton has one of the highest number of restaurants per person among area cities. Losing some restaurants is…

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Organizers looking at future of international festival

The second annual Renton International Festival and Night Market wrapped up last weekend in the Highlands with more…

Mayor Denis Law

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International festival kicks off weekend of food, vendors, activities

The second annual International Festival and Night Market kicked-off in the Renton Highlands Friday afternoon.

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Salvation Army to close downtown thrift store, looking for new Renton location

The Salvation Army thrift store in Renton is closing along with three other stores near Seattle. However, the…

Duc Tran

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International Festival celebrates the world in Renton

About five years ago Duc Tran noticed a trend in the Renton Highlands. New housing developments were sprouting…

Pot stolen in home invasion | Police Blotter

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Pot stolen in home invasion | Police Blotter

The following was compiled based on City of Renton police reports. Marijuana was stolen during a home-invasion robbery…

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KCLS to hold public meeting on plans for downtown Renton library

The King County Library System will hold a public meeting and open house on plans for the new…

C.R. Bryant

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Heat, hemp cut crowds at expanded Art, Antique Walk in downtown Renton

Shop keepers, artists and a nice-sized group of attendees enjoyed the sixth annual Art and Antique Walk in…

Darrell Munn

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Sixth annual event offers art, antiques for all ages

Thirty years ago Darrell Munn started collecting American art pottery and glass. He didn’t know then that what…

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International Festival celebrates diversity in Renton

The 2010 Census showed that Renton has become more diverse with only 54 percent of the population identifying…

Pot stolen in home invasion | Police Blotter

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Mother, daughter fight turns violent with biting | Police Blotter

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports. A Renton mother and daughter got into…

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Renton artist to compete in Pacific West Quilt Show

It took 1900s Viennese painter Gustav Klimt three years to paint the “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I” and…

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Renton schools start before Labor Day this year

The clothing and supply ads have started on TV, while kids everywhere are trying to get the most…

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Renton police sergeant demoted for creating parody of department; read the documents

An internal investigation by the Renton Police Department has determined that a sergeant created and posted a cartoon…

Anesthesia technician graduate Reese Fobes hugs his instructor Gary West after walking across the stage Thursday during the Renton Technical College graduation ceremony at ShoWare Center.

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1,296 students receive degrees, certificates from Renton Technical College

There was cause for celebration Thursday night at ShoWare Center in Kent as Renton Technical College awarded 1,296…