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MARGARET ANN VEBERES

Margaret Ann Veberes fell asleep peacefully in Jesus on August 14, 2017, just a couple weeks after her…

WARD ERNEST ELLSWORTH

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WARD ERNEST ELLSWORTH

Ward Ernest Ellsworth died peacefully at home on August 5, 2017.

Quiet, fashionable vengeance, a review of “Atomic Blonde” | Point of Review

Life

Quiet, fashionable vengeance, a review of “Atomic Blonde” | Point of Review

By Nathan Box

Berry Dybbro, a World War II fly girl, recently celebrated her 95th birthday by flying a Piper Cub and a Stearman, planes that originated around the time of the war. The Cub, pictured above, is a monoplane, while the Stearman is a popular air show biplane. KEVIN HANSON, Courier-Herald

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Local fliers honor fellow aviator, a link to U.S. military history

Betty Dybbro sat patiently but finally had to ask, “When do we get to fly?”

Three dirt-cheap tips to save money in the garden | The Compleat Home Gardener

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Three dirt-cheap tips to save money in the garden | The Compleat Home Gardener

See Marianne Binetti Live: Marianne Binetti will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. Her free seminar is…

Acts of white supremacy are acts of violence | COMMENTARY

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Acts of white supremacy are acts of violence | COMMENTARY

By Sen. Joe Fain

Survive the night, a review of “Detroit” | Point of Review

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Survive the night, a review of “Detroit” | Point of Review

By Nathan Box

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Record low unemployment continues in Washington

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Record low unemployment continues in Washington

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate clocked in at 4.5 percent for the third consecutive month in July, according…

Clean Sweep provides residents ways to dispose items

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Clean Sweep provides residents ways to dispose items

Ther will be free curb side pickup from Sept. 1 to Dec. 29

Seven eco-friendly back to school tips

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Seven eco-friendly back to school tips

As students begin a new school year, Republic Services is encouraging parents, teachers and administrators to incorporate sustainable…

JAMES “JIM” M. ELIASON

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JAMES “JIM” M. ELIASON

November 24, 1951 ~ August 3, 2017

Renton awarded Governor’s Smart Communities Award again

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Renton awarded Governor’s Smart Communities Award again

This is the sixth year the city of Renton wins the award.

WSDOT seeks volunteers to count people who bike and walk

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WSDOT seeks volunteers to count people who bike and walk

Statewide partnership preparing for annual count Sept. 26-28.

Road closures for the week of Aug. 14

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Road closures for the week of Aug. 14

The following road closures are as reported by the city of Renton. All projects are weather permitting and,…

Brown Bear Car Wash to offer free ‘Beary Clean’ car washes on Aug. 24

Business

Brown Bear Car Wash to offer free ‘Beary Clean’ car washes on Aug. 24

The offer is part of their 60 years celebration.

Audition for ‘12 Days of Christmas’

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Audition for ‘12 Days of Christmas’

Renton civic Theatre is hosting auditions for men and women on Aug. 26-27.

A vote for what you think of tax hikes | COMMENTARY

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A vote for what you think of tax hikes | COMMENTARY

“[Voters] will get… an opportunity to say whether they think lawmakers did the right thing. Or not.”

Renton Regional Fire Authority, regional fire departments participate in water rescue drills

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Renton Regional Fire Authority, regional fire departments participate in water rescue drills

Renton Regional Fire Authorities, along with other local fire departments, conducted water rescue drills on Friday, Aug. 11.

Thank you for your support | LETTER

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Thank you for your support | LETTER

I wish to extend a thank you to the citizens of Renton who supported my campaign and entrusted…