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Seventh annual Renton FilmFrenzy registration now open

The 50-hour filmmaking competition is Oct. 3 to 5 and more than 25 filmmaking teams are expected to…

Nestora Salgado speaking out against crime in Mexico in June 2013.

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Rep. Adam Smith sends letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging efforts to secure release of Nestora Salgado

Smith's letter was also signed by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, as well as Representatives Suzan DelBene,…

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Healthier menus welcome students back to school

From healthier choices in vending machines to more local produce in the lunch line, schools are rapidly becoming…

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Help keep tabs on native salmon this fall as a King County Salmon Watcher Program volunteer

Renton class scheduled for Sept. 9 at City Hall, in partnership with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed.

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DNR permits campfires east of Cascade Crest

There are exceptions. Due to continued high fire danger, campfires may not be allowed in some locations in…

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Run from the Cops 5k coming up

It was created by Sgt. Randy Maynard of the Kennewick Police Department who saw the importance of raising…

Nestora Salgado

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A message from a Mexican prison by Nestora Salgado

"I am not broken. I will hold on as long as necessary. I am thankful to all the…

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Special Sounder train runs set up for Washington State Fair

Sound Transit will operate its popular special event Sounder service on Sept. 13 and 20 for people attending…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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End of summer excitement | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 29, 2014.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Perspective | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 29, 2014.

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We’re energized to start a new school year | GUEST COMMENTARY

"We believe that all of our students can learn at high levels and we value enriched learning opportunities…

A slide from the upcoming Open House presentation showing the potential routes.

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Next Energize Eastside open house is Sept. 10 in Renton

In addition, a new online open house feature has just launched on the project’s website.

Seattle Pacific University students work at the school site in Haiti in 2011

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Raising money for people they can’t forget

Yard sale fundraiser on Saturday to raise money for school in Haiti.

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Seahawks team with website for anti-bullying campaign

Billboards will be displayed featuring Seahawks images along with the campaign slogan Friends Don't Let Friends Bully.

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New football coach hopes Renton will be competitive

After finishing last season a somewhat disappointing 4-6 (3-3 in the Seamount League), the Indians will look to…

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Renton SWAT serves search warrant in North Renton early Wednesday morning

Renton Police SWAT serving a search warrant early Wednesday morning on Pelly Avenue North arrested a Lake Stevens…

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School zone cameras go into operation on first day of school, Sept. 2

Vehicles exceeding the speed limit through the school zones will be photographed, and those images will be reviewed…

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Time is running out to name new state ferry

Ferry name proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12.

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New menus bring healthier food choices for upcoming school year

The changes are a result of both new national nutrition guidelines and local efforts by schools and Public…

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Boeing submits plans to state to clean up contaminated soil, groundwater at Renton plant

Contaminated soil and groundwater at The Boeing Co.'s Renton plant would be cleaned up under technical plans Boeing…