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Volunteers Needed for Renton’s Community Emergency Response Team

Earthquake in California is reminder that natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere and we need to be prepared.

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Know before you go: Spend summer’s last holiday weekend having fun, not stuck in traffic

With Washingtonians gearing up to celebrate the last, long holiday weekend of the summer, travelers are advised to…

Kayla Root

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More than 100 new teachers welcomed at annual Chamber breakfast

This marks the 25th year that Renton-area business leaders have hosted the event to welcome new teachers to…

An artists displays his wares as a shopper walks by at the 2014 Art and Antique walk.

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The ninth annual Art and Antique Walk | SLIDESHOW

Hundreds of residents made their way downtown Saturday for the city's ninth annual Art and Antique Walk.

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Boeing, BOC Aviation announce order for 82 airplanes

The order, valued at $8.8 billion at list prices, is the largest in BOC Aviation's 20-year history.

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DNR encourages fire safety this Labor Day weekend

Despite some recent rain and cooler weather, fire danger remains high.

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Nearly 35 Million Traveling this Labor Day Says AAA, Highest Since Recession Driven Decline

AAA Travel projects 34.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day…

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Renton is home to state’s only upright MRI

The Open Upright MRI scanner is visibly different than a traditional MRI “tube” or open-side system. With nothing…

This summer's (mostly) gorgeous weather has led to an explosion of color in yards all around the city

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Sunny skies and warm temperatures ahead | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for sunny, clear skies today, Saturday, with a high of 80.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Who grades the graders? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 22, 2014.

Letters to the Editor

Keep our honey bees healthy, happy | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Please choose an alternative to chemical weed control. There are propane weed torches that are super effective that…

Letters to the Editor

We need to take the stigma out of depression | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"As a Renton resident, I understand the anguish of severe depression."

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RYAC gala fundraiser set for Oct. 4

The evening features live entertainment from local youth musicians, keynote speaker King County Superior Court, Juvenile Drug Court…

Virginia Ellen Luck

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Virginia Ellen Luck

Virginia Ellen Luck Virginia Ellen Luck, 93 and a 38 year resident of Ocean Shores, WA, died on…

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Jean Clair Croteau

Jean Clair Croteau, age 80, joined her heavenly family on August 11, 2014. She passed away peacefully at…

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Edward Lawrence Nilson

Edward Lawrence Nilson Edward Lawrence Nilson, 92, died August 17, 2014. Born in Seattle October 21, 1921 of…

Firefighter work to put out a kitchen fire Wednesday in North Renton.

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No one injured in small kitchen fire in North Renton

A portion of Fourth Street North in North Renton was closed for a short time Wednesday night as…

A vendor at last year's Art and Antique walk shows off her wares.

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Ninth Annual Renton Downtown Art and Antique Show is Saturday

The Downtown Art and Antique Walk is put on by Arts Unlimited, a non-profit that works to connect…

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Metro will use a federal grant to test battery-powered, zero-emission buses

Thanks to a $4.7 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration, Metro recently signed a deal with Proterra…

The South Treatment Plant in Renton received a new mural this week.

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South Treatment plant gets new mural

About 12 students participated in a hands-on food systems experience and aerosol design orientation at the farm on…