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Rep. Steve Bergquist, right, shared a house resolution at the April 2 City Council meeting that honored former Renton School District Superintendent Gary Kohlwes, left. Photo courtesy of city of Renton

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State House honors former Renton educator

Gary Kohlwes was recognized by Washington state House of Representatives.

Ahead of the Class finalists pose for a picture. Courtesy photo

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Renton educators honored at Ahead of the Class award ceremony

The five winners received $500 checks at the ceremony on April 2.

New Horizon School dinner and auction scheduled for April 28

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New Horizon School dinner and auction scheduled for April 28

Festivities begin with swing dancing lessons followed by a silent auction, dinner, live auction and dancing.

LEO JOHN NELSON

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LEO JOHN NELSON

Leo John Nelson, USAF Retired. Age 81. Leo was born to Carl and Signe Gustafson Nelson on March…

Become a global family with AFS-USA

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Become a global family with AFS-USA

Local families in Renton can help bridge the gap by sharing their homes with exchange students.

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2018 Ahead of the Class Excellence award ceremony tonight, April 2

Renton educators will be celebrated at the ceremony starting 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks and Ben’s Fund Announce Efforts to Support Autism Awareness Month

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Seahawks and Ben’s Fund Announce Efforts to Support Autism Awareness Month

Ben’s Fund expands grants to 19-23 year olds

False claims online ignite partisan spat | COMMENTARY

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False claims online ignite partisan spat | COMMENTARY

“…There will always be three sides. The Republican perspective. The Democrat perspective and what actually transpired.”

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Mayor Denis Law said the State of the City is ‘very good.’ Do you agree?

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Traffic shift coming this weekend to southbound I-405 near SR 167 interchange in Renton

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Traffic shift coming this weekend to southbound I-405 near SR 167 interchange in Renton

WSDOT crew plan to complete striping work to move the southbound I-405 lanes farther to the right side…

Hazen freshman Giselle Guevara competes in the 400 meter during the March 15 meet against Kentlake. Photo courtesy of Judah Wong

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Hazen girls, boys win first league meet | Track and Field

The 2017-2018 track and field season began March 9 when Hazen, Lindbergh and Renton competed against each other.

Diabetes is seventh leading cause of death in Washington state

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Diabetes is seventh leading cause of death in Washington state

In Washington state, about two million adults are thought to have prediabetes.

Photo by Renton Fire PIO Twitter

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Fire started by discarded cigarette damages home in Benson Hill area | UPDATED

Mother and two kids escaped without injuries.

Student journalists, teachers, school administrators and advocates gathered in Olympia as the governor signed a law sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain extending free speech protections to students publishing in high school and college newspapers. COURTESY PHOTO

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Free speech protections for student journalists signed into law

The change makes Washington the 14th state to extend free speech protections to student journalists.

GARY CAMPBELL MITCHELL

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GARY CAMPBELL MITCHELL

March 17, 1952 - March 21, 2018

Renton Community Foundation exec Lynn Bohart to retire

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Renton Community Foundation exec Lynn Bohart to retire

Bohart’s replacement, LeAnne Moss, is set to take over April 2.

The State of the City address starts 7:30 a.m. at Renton Technical College.

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Renton 2018 State of the City is March 28

The annual address starts 7:30 a.m. at Renton Technical College.

Renton police ask public assistance to ID theft suspect | VIDEO

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Renton police ask public assistance to ID theft suspect | VIDEO

The suspect stole a package Feb. 15 from a home located on the 12000 block of Southeast 164th…

More jobs added to payrolls, unemployment rate unchanged

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More jobs added to payrolls, unemployment rate unchanged

Washington’s economy added 8,700 jobs in February.

Crisis pregnancy centers in national spotlight

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Crisis pregnancy centers in national spotlight

Supreme Court hears on California law that differs from county’s recently-adopted board of health regulation