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Valerie Ford (Newell) | Obituary

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Valerie Ford (Newell) | Obituary

Valerie Ford (Newell), a lifelong resident of Renton, Washington passed away January 9, 2023 due to complications from…

Pickleball Rising license plate, designed by Laramie Studio in Seattle (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)

Sports

Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate

Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.

Renton Rookie athletes learn about different sports like baseball, basketball, soccer and track and field. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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Registration open for Renton Rookies sport programs for ages 3 to 7

A way for young kids to learn athletic skills in a non-competitive environment, the Renton Rookies teach baseball,…

Carmen Rivera, courtesy photo

Opinion

Without representation, entire communities feel unseen | Guest editorial

“There is great harm caused by those who allow their chosen beliefs to erase entire communities of people,”…

Samuel Joseph Ruffalo | Obituary

Obituaries

Samuel Joseph Ruffalo | Obituary

Age 90, passed away December 28, 2022

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The “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is often decorated for special events and holidays.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events for Jan. 19 to March 19

Thursday, Jan. 19 - Saturday, Jan. 21

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: One person doesn’t speak for all Renton residents

For the week of Jan. 20.

A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)

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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk

Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: We are very sad about the front page focus, direction of the Renton Reporter

To submit a Letter to the Editor, visit RentonReporter.com

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Submit your nominations for Best of Renton 2023

Nominations accepted until Feb. 3.

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Renton History Museum.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events

Saturday, Jan. 14

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Letters to the Editor

Letters: Disappointment in recent coverage, shocked over cartoon message

Letters to the editor

Shirley Anne Jude | Obituary

Obituaries

Shirley Anne Jude | Obituary

Shirley Anne Jude, age 87, of Renton, Washington passed away on December 19, 2022.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Go Seahawks! | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Gov. Jay Inslee enters the House chambers before beginning the 2023 State of the State. Courtesy photo

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State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond

Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…

Fry’s Electronics in Renton permanently closed in 2021 and owners of now-vacant site seeks to build housing and retail units over the next decade. Photo courtesy of Bay West Development

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Planned development near The Landing could be largest in Renton’s history

Public comment period ends Jan. 18 for planned 1,179-unit development taking over the vacant site of the former…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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WA lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020

More homes, less homelessness, a Blake ruling fix and an assault weapons ban are among the issues to…

Goats and sheep alike love the taste of old Christmas trees. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No kid-ding! Christmas tree donations feed Renton goats

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary will put your holiday tree to good use.

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.

Opinion

America needs ‘all of the above’ energy approach | Brunell

In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Welcome to the big show, Dori | Shiers

From cartoonist Frank Shiers: