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Would-be bank robber just needs $1 so she can go back to jail | Police blotter

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Chinese pilot assaulted while in Renton to get jet | POLICE BLOTTER

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department case reports.

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School district receives more than $102,000 for energy-saving efforts

Energy incentive programs are offered by utility companies to promote energy conservation by encouraging customers to design and…

Jim Sullivan

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Renton honors Jim Sullivan as Citizen of the Year

Maggie Breen and Marlene Winter collect 2013 'Outstanding Citizen' awards.

Opinion

The playing field has changed, but to the victor goes the 777X

Twelve Democratic and Republican state lawmakers gathered Friday morning in Seattle to continue formulating a strategy for convincing…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

A sign of the times | FRANK SHIER’S JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Oct. 11, 2013.

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Major project completed along Cedar River to restore habitat and reduce flood risk

Rainbow Bend work included moving people from harm’s way, improving fish and wildlife habitat, and preserving nearby highway,…

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Renton Reporter receives five awards for coverage

The contest is sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, which represents about 130 community newspapers across the…

Opinion

Coal-export terminals a money grab for idustry, a huge bill for the rest of us | GUEST COMMENTARY

"These pro-coal articles are designed to slowly wear away at peoples’ gut instincts and thereby grow support for,…

Sports

Hazen soccer crushes Evergreen, prepares for Renton

Hazen Soccer used Thursday's night's matchup as a tune up in advance of their big league match next…

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Previews of the Renton Community Foundation’s ‘super silent’ online auction begin tonight

Funds raised will be used to support operations at the foundation, which relies solely on administrative fees.

Helen Louise Chodykin

Obituaries

Helen Louise Chodykin

Helen Louise Chodykin was born to Julius & Marie Stock on March 1st, 1923. She went home peacefully…

Nelsen Middle School teacher Vince Davis was named a 'Hero in the Classroom.'

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Nelsen Middle School teacher honored as ‘Hero in the Classroom’

Vincent Davis was presented with a $1,000 check to be used for classroom materials and tickets to this…

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Knights of Columbus to give away Tootsie Rolls, collect money for Special Olympics

Last year approximately $100,000 was raised through participating Knights of Columbus councils across Washington State.

Business

Boeing delivers first next-generation 737-800 to Russia’s UTair

The airline currently has 40 Next-Generation 737s on order to be delivered in the next several years.

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Federal shutdown threatens nutrition services for women, children

Advance layoff notices were sent Wednesday morning to 82 King County employees who provide essential nutrition services for…

Sports

Lindbergh volleyball gets second straight win

The Eagles dropped the first set 25-20 to the Pirates, but then took control.

Michael Chadd Boysen

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Boysen pleads guilty, faces life in prison for killing grandparents

Michael Chadd Boysen will faced life in prison without possibility of parole when he's sentenced Oct. 18 for…

Sports

Hazen falls to Kennedy Catholic 32-24

Hazen opened strong and rallied in the fourth quarter but it was not enough.

Opinion

Shutdown profiteers and the road blocks | JEERY CORNFIELD

It’s no surprise Democratic and Republican members of Congress across the country and here in Washington seized on…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon

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Deeper than it looks | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Oct. 4, 2013.