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Sierra Heights Elementary School teacher Michelle McLaughlin was named 'Symetra Hero in the Classroom' for educational excellence

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Sierra Heights teacher named ‘Hero in the Classroom,’ will attend tonight’s Seahawks game

Michelle McLaughlin received a $1,000 check to use for classroom materials and tickets to a Monday night Seahawks…

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Renton severe weather shelter to be open each night this week

The shelter will be open each night, beginning tonight, Monday Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 7 due to…

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Firearm retailers join with King County to promote safe gun storage as the new norm

New research into youth firearm deaths in King County has prompted a partnership with 10 national and local…

The Renton Fire Department participated in drills recently at Gene Coulon Park.

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Fire department run dive drills

This was a three-day class that involved a significant amount of time in both the Hazen Pool and…

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Know before it snows: Sign up for Metro alerts

By signing up for Metro Transit Alerts, riders can receive an email or text message warning about known…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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This line or that line | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Nov. 29, 2013.

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Join us in helping others this season | RAYS TOILETRY DRIVE

Items being collected are: shampoo, soap, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, feminine products, toilet paper, laundry detergent and reusable bags.…

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County council to address coal trains this week

The motion that will be considered by the committee would express the Council’s opposition to the establishment of…

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Help protect your pipes – and save money – by recycling used cooking oil and fats

Give post-feast grease a new life as environmentally-friendly biodiesel fuel

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SBA encourages shoppers to think small on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30

Small Business Saturday is a nation-wide initiative that brings Americans together to support small businesses, with the money…

Letters to the Editor

Give the gift of transportation | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

May I suggest that you check the box that says send me the bus passes?

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Stay safe from fire while cooking this Thanksgiving

The Office of State Fire Marshal offers the following cooking safety tips to prevent cooking fires:

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Thanks to YOU | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Nov. 29, 2013.

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The Landing’s tree-lighting, 2013 | SLIDESHOW

The holiday season got its start in Renton with the Landing's tree-lighting celebration Nov. 23, featuring songs, a…

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Seattle police arrest Renton man for murder

Seattle police have arrested a 32-year-old Renton man in connection with the October murder of a woman on…

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Metro announces reduced schedules for Thanksgiving, Black Friday

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, Metro will operate a Sunday schedule. On Friday, Nov. 29, Metro will operate…

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Health officials announce possible public exposures to new measles case

All people who were in the following locations around the same time as the individual with measles should…

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State fire marshal issues warning about turkey fryers

State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy wants to provide a reminder to please think twice about fire safety while…

Sound Publishing is preparing for major Black Friday editions of our papers.

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Sound Publishing is ready for its biggest Black Friday ever

Our fleet of more than 500 adult and youth carriers will then be hitting the streets to deliver…

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Renton Man elected to PGA of America board

San Hill, 55, is a resident of Renton and was elected to PGA membership in 1985