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Hazen’s Hart named WIAA female track Athlete of the Week

Hart, a junior, won the 800- and 1600-meter races at the All-City Track meet on May 8 and…

Merri Rieger

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Renton School District Superintendent Merri Rieger resigns

Superintendent, school board had "differing viewpoints." Sheryl Moore named acting superintendent. Art Jarvis named interim superintendent, starting July…

Lindbergh's Aajua Brooks competes in long jump May 8 at Renton Memorial Stadium.

Sports

All City Track Meet 2015 | SLIDESHOW

Photos from the 2015 All City Track Meet, May 8, 2015.

Opinion

Don’t sacrifice salmon’s future | GUEST COMMENTARY

Effects of climate change and the ongoing loss of salmon habitat came home to roost at this year’s…

Opinion

Keep Troy Kelley at end of line of succession | JERRY CORNFIELD

It took 207 days of campaigning through two elections in 2012 for Troy Xavier Kelley to secure the…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

The writing is on the wall | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 8, 2015.

Sports

Liberty soccer tops Sammamish 3-1

Griffin Lockhart scored two goals and Leoul Hancock added a goal and an assist as the Liberty Boys…

News

Despite warm weather, officials warn of cold waters

Springtime water temperatures are still quite cold, and cold-water shock can quickly overwhelm an unprepared swimmer in rivers,…

Richard Cromwell Fisher

Obituaries

Richard Cromwell Fisher

Richard Cromwell Fisher Richard Cromwell Fisher, 70, passed away Friday April 10, 2015. Richard was born in Bremerton,…

Annabella Sabo

Life

Meanwhile, on Free Comic Book Day… | SLIDESHOW

The Comic Hut in downtown Renton participated in Free Comic Book Day May 2.

This is an artist's rendering of a luring suspect.

News

Nelsen Middle School student reports luring attempt | CORRECTED

Renton Police detectives are continuing to investigate an abduction attempt reported by a Nelsen Middle School student on…

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Renton man injured in Monday accident on SR169

A 78-year-old Renton man was transported to Harborview Medical Center on Monday after a two-car accident on the…

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County Council joins call to release Renton resident from Mexican prison

Since August 2013, Nestora Salgado has been detained in a Mexican prison without trial. She was arrested on…

Sports

Hopper strikes out 14 as Liberty beats Interlake

The Patriots are now 15-4 overall. They are scheduled to play Lake Washington today, Monday.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

Pattern recognition | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 1, 2015.

Letters to the Editor

Redefining marriage dilutes traditional values | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Bottom line: Redefining marriage dilutes what has worked since the beginning and ignores the fundamental needs of children."

Letters to the Editor

A call to action for Renton Fire and Emergency services | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"That brings me to my question: Is a RFA the only way path to follow for needed improvements…

Opinion

Lawmakers up for a raise, teachers still looking | JERRY CORNFIELD

On May 13, the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is set to vote to give…

Life

Renton Youth Symphony to perform Sunday

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, $7 for students and seniors.

Michael Christ

Business

Sixty Chinese investors visit Southport site | SLIDESHOW

The purpose of the visit was to forge new partnerships with global businesses committed to innovative technology and…