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Initial August primary results roll in | ELECTIONS

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Initial August primary results roll in | ELECTIONS

The top two vote-getters in each race advance to the Nov. 7 general election.

Cooling shelters open at Renton Community Center and Renton Senior Activity Center

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Cooling shelters open at Renton Community Center and Renton Senior Activity Center

National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning this week

DAVID JAMES THOMPSON

Obituaries

DAVID JAMES THOMPSON

David James Thompson died peacefully July 15, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. He suffered complications from a…

Panera Bread in Renton to host job fair on Aug. 3

Business

Panera Bread in Renton to host job fair on Aug. 3

The job fair for delivery drivers will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Renton location,…

Seahawks and Safeway announce partnership extension

Sports

Seahawks and Safeway announce partnership extension

“Shop and Score” is an in-store program that allows for shoppers to win weekly prizes.

Renton School District accepting applications for vacant board member position

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Renton School District accepting applications for vacant board member position

Applicants must reside within District No. 1 service area — the southwest portion of the school district.

National Night Out scheduled for Tuesday

Life

National Night Out scheduled for Tuesday

The 10th annual event is 4 to 7 p.m., Aug. 1 at Tiffany Park.

Paving crews pick up the pace on SR 169 in Renton

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Paving crews pick up the pace on SR 169 in Renton

The work will now take place during two weekends in August.

The battle for water continues | COMMENTARY

Opinion

The battle for water continues | COMMENTARY

July 19 arrived with a sense of possibility that lawmakers could solve the two remaining riddles in this…

Dunn encourages Fairwood area residents to apply for Sound Transit Citizen Committee

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Dunn encourages Fairwood area residents to apply for Sound Transit Citizen Committee

Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn is asking anyone who is registered to vote, live in…

Renton police seeks public assistance to identify burglars | VIDEO

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Renton police seeks public assistance to identify burglars | VIDEO

Surveillance footage shows two women stealing an electric guitar and credit card.

Local businesses — be aware of phishing scams

Business

Local businesses — be aware of phishing scams

Washington Department of Revenue is warning local businesses to be aware of email phishing scams.

Qualification and commitment over name recognition: Why I’m voting for Diane Dobson | LETTER

Opinion

Qualification and commitment over name recognition: Why I’m voting for Diane Dobson | LETTER

As a third generation life-long resident of Renton, I have personally witnessed the growth and consequential impact on…

Ruth Perez ‘embraces the opinions of all’ | LETTER

Opinion

Ruth Perez ‘embraces the opinions of all’ | LETTER

I am in my 18th year as a Renton City Council member, and currently in my opinion we…

I want Jamian Smith on my team | LETTER

Opinion

I want Jamian Smith on my team | LETTER

I was one of Jami’s earliest endorsers and I have never regretted my decision. Getting to know Jami…

Armondo Pavone is ‘always open to diverse perspectives’ | LETTER

Opinion

Armondo Pavone is ‘always open to diverse perspectives’ | LETTER

What do you need to know about the current council candidates in order to make an informed decision…

Section of state Route 900 to close beginning July 28

News

Section of state Route 900 to close beginning July 28

The closure will run from 164th Avenue Southeast to Duvall Avenue Northeast.

Movie screening of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” on July 29

Life

Movie screening of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” on July 29

Seating opens 7 p.m. at Coalfield Park.

Poll

Are you having to change your habits to comply with the tougher distracted-driving law?

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Soos Creek Trail closes for three weeks for repair

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Soos Creek Trail closes for three weeks for repair

The 2.7-mile trail will close beginning July 31.