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Change your batteries when you change your clock for Daylight Saving

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Change your batteries when you change your clock for Daylight Saving

It’s a good time for people to check and change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon…

Detectives seize nearly $10 million of illegal marijuana in Renton, other cities

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Detectives seize nearly $10 million of illegal marijuana in Renton, other cities

Ten people were booked in King County jail for drug-related charges.

Low income priority hire program moving forward

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Low income priority hire program moving forward

Family-wage jobs for economically distressed areas.

GARRY NEIL BICE

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GARRY NEIL BICE

Garry Neil Bice, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born in Cleveland Ohio, on…

JACK L. COWAN

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JACK L. COWAN

April, 1918 – February, 2018

Key improvements for South County bus riders start March 10

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Key improvements for South County bus riders start March 10

The improvements are expected to help Renton riders.

State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees

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State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees

It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state…

RTC to host series about Islamophobia this month

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RTC to host series about Islamophobia this month

Various events starting March 6 will examine history, culture and politics of Muslims in America and the world.

Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority battled a Kent house fire on March 5. Two people were displaced. (Courtesy photos)

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Renton firefighters respond to Kent house fire

Renton and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authorities fought the fire for an hour. Two people were displaced.

Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for March

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Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for March

The award is given to students who have leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA and volunteer in the…

Man killed as avalanche buries group of snowmobilers

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Man killed as avalanche buries group of snowmobilers

A 29-year-old Renton man was also found partially buried.

Washington state Parks to hire aides for summer

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Washington state Parks to hire aides for summer

Applications are open now through August.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over

Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.

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The state Legislature is considering abolition of the death penalty. Good idea?

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Nation needs stricter gun laws, not more guns | Letter to the Editor

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Nation needs stricter gun laws, not more guns | Letter to the Editor

Recently, President Donald Trump wanted to put a law into effect that would give teachers the right to…

RHS alum returns to school for a stroll down memory lane

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RHS alum returns to school for a stroll down memory lane

Almost 82 years have passed since alumni Louise George, class of 1936, had stepped foot back into Renton…

One critically injured in a car crash Monday night

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One critically injured in a car crash Monday night

The driver was reportedly speeding, when they hit the other car, rolled over and hit a pole.

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Boeing Academy for STEM Learning is awarding scholarships

Scholarships will be up to $29,500 annually for four years. Flight training scholarships are up to $10,000.

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To prevent or mitigate school shootings, should teachers and staff be allowed to carry guns?

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Kentridge student serves as Senate page

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Kentridge student serves as Senate page

Logan Gust recently spent a week in Olympia.