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Henry Moses Aquatic Center (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Cannonball! Swim sessions open June 24 at Henry Moses Aquatic Center

Open swim sessions open this weekend at Henry Moses Aquatic Center, just in time for a hot summer…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Cash for empty bottles would make sense in Washington | Brunell

When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the…

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

June 15 edition

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The Corsi-Rosenthal Box is easy to make with a box fan, four filters and a whole lot of duct tape. This one was constructed in spring 2023 for allergy and wildfire season.

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Prepare for summer smoke and wildfire now, says DOH

For those on a budget, DIY home air filters are an option that will last through the smoky…

The fire was found on the first floor of the vacant Boeing building. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire Authority.

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Fire crews extinguish fire in vacant Boeing building

Two unhoused people and a dog were found unharmed on the roof of the building once the fire…

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Farmers market returns to the streets of Renton

The market runs every Tuesday until September.

Courtesy of Cheryl Danza

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Letter: Beautifying Renton, one mural at a time

Cheryl Danza owns CD Danza Salon & Spa in downtown Renton.

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Photos: Raising the Pride flag over Renton

City of Renton leaders raised the Pride flag on June 5.

Responders lowered a raft from a 200-foot bridge over the Green River Gorge to help rescue the missing kayakers. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge

Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely…

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Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

June 8 edition

Photo courtesy of Valley Medical Center
Valley Girls & Guys donated $1.8 million to go towards the Cancer Center.

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Renton Valley Medical to open Cancer Center to better serve south King County

Community donations will be needed to build the comprehensive cancer treatment center with the center’s first gift coming…

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PHOTOS: Sip & Strut with Pride

The wine walk in Downtown Renton kicked off Pride Month on Friday, June 2.

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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

Photo courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority.

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Do Your Best!: Scout Night in Renton is a wild success

Scout groups from all over Renton learned emergency preparedness and more on May 23.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 2 edition

Upcoming wine walk, farmers market dates, shows and more.

Carol Ann (Hurst) Pillon | Obituary

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Carol Ann (Hurst) Pillon | Obituary

Sep 17, 1943 - May 24, 2023

Stephen Kriner | Obituary

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Stephen Kriner | Obituary

Stephen Kriner, age 73 of Tonasket, WA passed away on May 22, 2023 in Tonasket, WA, where he…

Photo courtesy of Walker’s Renton Subaru

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Walker’s Renton Subaru donates over $70k to Renton schools

As part of the Subaru Share the Love event, where customers donate $250, Walker’s was able to donate…

Photos courtesy of Puget Sound Honor Flight.

Life

Nelsen students honor local veterans with handwritten letters

As part of the Puget Sound Honor Flight program, students from Nelsen Middle School wrote 121 letters for…