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Severe weather shelter at Harambee through Saturday because of snow

The shelter is located at Renton Harambee Center, 316 South 3rd St. in downtown Renton. Check in and…

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AWB urges county council to rethink opposition to coal trains

AWB, the state’s largest business organization, opposed the resolution, as did numerous local labor unions.

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Liquor Control Board release medical marijuana recommendations

Staff from the three agencies prepared draft recommendations for the Board in eight categories that included possession amounts,…

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Demand for health insurance in King County still growing, as end-of-year surge begins

'In-Person Assisters' will be available Friday in Renton to aid in the enrollment process.

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County Council wary of coal trains and terminals

Motion supports comprehensive review of environmental impacts of new coal export facilities

Business

Boeing board authorizes $10 Billion share repurchase, raises dividend 50 percent

The $10 billion repurchase authorization approved today is in addition to the approximately $0.8 billion remaining from the…

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Noxious Weed Control Board meets Jan. 15 to determine 2014 King County noxious weed list

According to state noxious weed law, a county weed board can require control of species only if they…

Members of the Valley SWAT team practice Thursday at Sunset Terrace in Renton.

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Practice makes perfect | SLIDESHOW

Valley SWAT runs drills at empty Sunset Terrace complex.

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Rapid Re-housing pilot launched to help homeless families

New program will house and stabilize up to 350 families in King County

Frank Shiers

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On Dasher! On Dancer! On … Drone? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon, week of Dec. 13, 2013.

The Renton Community Concert Band.

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Renton Community Concert Band’s winter concert is this weekend

The performance is 2 p.m., at IPAC, which is located at Renton High School, 400 S. Second St.,…

The Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra

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Renton Youth Symphony 0rchestra takes the stage Sunday

All 17 members, including a new Debut Orchestra, featuring younger, less experienced musicians, will take the stage.

Maplewood first-graders used their math skills to count donated food items.

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Maplewood first-graders put math skills to use at food drive

Students counted nearly 1,500 food items that will be distributed to Maplewood Heights families.

Lindbergh High School hosted a trade fair.

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Lindbergh hosts trade fair

Students were able to see myriad career opportunities and talk to trades people about what to study in…

Sports

Hazen wrestlers take tournament

Hazen wrestling came away with the team title last Saturday at the David Schlosser Dual Tournament.

Nastora Salgado

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Human rights groups working to free Renton woman from Mexican prison

Nastora Salgado was arrested Aug. 21 alongside 13 more people, one week before she was scheduled to return…

Business

Air Canada to purchase 109 737 MAXs

When finalized, the firm order for 61 737 MAX 8s and MAX 9s is expected to be worth…

Sasha Marith

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Santa arrives in Renton on a chilly night at the Piazza | SLIDESHOW

The tree was lit and Santa arrived in Renton riding a firetruck Saturday during the annual tree-lighting celebration…

Renton delegates visit the historic Kishi House during 2008 trip to Nishiwaki

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Renton sister city delegation to visit Japan in April 2014

Informational meeting planned for January for those interested in making trip.

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Severe Weather Shelter to stay open Tonight, Tuesday, as well

The shelter is located at Renton Harambee Center, 316 South 3rd St. in downtown Renton. Check in and…