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Construction at Lindbergh High School is expected to last from summer 2022 to spring 2024. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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Lindbergh High School construction begins in July, will continue until 2024

The preparation phase for construction at the high school started in March 2021.

Courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Renton welcomes three new principals to the school district

The principals will lead Benson Hill Elementary School, Talley High School and Hazen High School.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Tell these politicians about the value of hydropower | Brunell

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray, both Democrats, issued a draft report that estimates that breaching the…

Bernard James "Jim" Gorum | Obituary

Obituaries

Bernard James “Jim” Gorum | Obituary

Bernard James “Jim” Gorum, age 73, of Sedro- Woolley, Washington passed away June 5, 2022. He was born…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Enforcing the ban on fireworks | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Brenda Kay Hanson | Obituary

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Brenda Kay Hanson | Obituary

September 21, 1940 - June 1, 2022

Eleanor Stefania Biliske | Obituary

Obituaries

Eleanor Stefania Biliske | Obituary

Eleanor passed peacefully on May 27, 2022 in Kent Washington. She resided in Kent 66 years. She was…

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

The Juneteenth Celebration and Festival 2022 at Campbell Hill Elementary School will offer food, fun, and important services for Renton's Black community. Photo courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Juneteenth celebrations return to Renton

The 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be at four different locations in Renton.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

It seems like we get out of school later each year | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

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Woman arrested at Renton massage parlor on felony charges

A search warrant led to the 39-year-old woman’s arrest after allegations of attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful…

Children grab their free bag lunch through the Renton Summer Meals program. Photos courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton free Summer Meals program returns to feed the county’s youth

Children and youth up to the age of 18 are able to take part in the annual summer…

Washington State Capitol Building. File photo

Northwest

Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative

I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

COVID testing sites return | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. Photo: Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

Renton Farmers Market kicks off the summer in Piazza Park

Opening day brought a big crowd with local produce, live music and zero COVID restrictions.

(From left to right) Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera, Mayor Armondo Pavone, Councilmember Ryan McIrvin, Councilmember Ed Prince, Police Chief Jon Schuldt and Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran hold the Progress Pride flag outside of City Hall. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Renton LGBTQIA+ community partners with city, local businesses to celebrate Pride Month

Locals are encouraged to support Renton establishments that are allies to the community.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

New look for 2022 grads | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Ingeborg Kolbeck Gabouer | Obituary

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Ingeborg Kolbeck Gabouer | Obituary

Adored mother and grandmother Inge Gabouer passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 3, 2022, at the…

The Gnome Trail is located across from Rock Creek Elementary School, 25700 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley

There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.