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Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest open to all eighth-graders

Participants must submit an essay that focuses on the theme of the County's 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther…

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‘The Rocky Horror Show’ opens next week at Renton Civic Theatre

The musical tells the tale of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to…

Mayor Denis Law on Monday proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The mayor presented proclamations to members of the families of Allison Leedy and Jessica Scholl, two local victims…

Sports

Liberty golfers beat Lake Washington

Collin Fletcher and Ben Graham tied tied for the top spot at 35 strokes on the par 36…

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County Council approves ‘living wage’ ordinance

The ordinance sets the county's minimum wage as the same as passed in Seattle, or $15 per hour.

Vice President Joe Biden

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Vice President to visit Renton on Thursday

Joe Biden will speak at Renton Technical College at 11 a.m. Thursday.

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Accident closes southbound SR 169 at 405 Monday afternoon: 4 P.M. UPDATE: Lanes open

State traffic officials are urging motorists to avoid State Route 169 just east of Interstate 405 near downtown…

Sports

Hazen tennis stays undefeated with win over Foster

This week, the Highlanders topped Foster 6-1 to remain at the top of the Seamount League standings.

Business

Realty company buys Renton building for $10 million

The property is at 3401 Lind Ave. S.W. in the northern Kent Valley submarket, immediately adjacent to Terreno…

Officials break ground Wednesday on the new 12-story Hotel at Southport on lake Washington.

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Ground is broken on 12-story Hotel at Southport project

Located next to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, the Hotel at Southport will offer stunning views of the…

Opinion

Cities hoping retail marijuana revenue heads their way | JERRY CORNFIELD

Washington’s chief economist predicts the legal recreational market will generate $636 million for the state through the middle…

Shread-a-thon

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Free fall shred-a-thon set for tomorrow morning

Residents are invited to bring up to five boxes containing paper documents to be destroyed in a truck-mounted…

Life

‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ opens tonight at Renton Civic

Tickets are available in both “splatter” and “non-splatter” zones for $34.

Obituaries

Richard Carlton

Richard “Scott” Carlton Scott Carlton, 66, passed away on September 19, 2014 in Renton, Washington. He was born…

Debra Lynn Hardgrave

Obituaries

Debra Lynn Hardgrave

Debra Lynn (Poff) Hardgrave Debra Lynn (Poff) Hardgrave passed away on September 24, 2014 after a long illness.…

Helen R. Nichols

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Helen R. Nichols

Helen R. Nichols Helen R. Nichols, age 72, died on September 21, 2014, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital…

Robert Turbin

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Seahawk signs autographs for a cause

Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin made an appearance at DJ's Sportscards in Renton on Tuesday night to…

Business

Boeing to increase 737 production to 52 per month in 2018

Boeing currently produces 42 airplanes per month at its Renton factory, and the company previously announced plans to…

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REMINDER: REACH Gala and Auction is Thursday

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the silent auction, drinks and hors d’oeuvres are at 6 p.m. and the…

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February 2015 Metro cuts sent back to committee

The legislation has been sent back to committee for possible action after the Council has completed its work…