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Making a splash: Renton lifeguard named Miss Seafair 2013; others win regional competition
It was a big weekend for a handful of Renton's lifeguards, with several winning competitions and one being…
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Hospital commissioners vote for executives to disclose finances
The resolution calls for the Valley Medical's CEO, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, the general counsel and…
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State police out looking for texters behind the wheel this week
The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will have extra patrols from August 5-23, 2013 targeting…
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Pair’s long-distance bike ride promotes priesthood
The Rev. Bryan Dolejsi, director of vocations for the archdiocese, and the Rev. Gary Zender, pastor of the…
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PLAN AHEAD: Major highway closures around Renton this weekend
Contractor crews will shut down of both the northbound State Route 167 ramp to northbound I-405 in Renton…
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State police cite 34 for BUI during Seafair weekend
The event which involves multiple agencies targeting boaters under the influence (BUI) and boater safety began Friday and…
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Hospital district commissioners to consider executive financial disclosure
Public Hospital District 1 commissioners will consider three resolutions today (Monday), including one requiring financial disclosure by top…
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County seeking volunteers for Civil Rights Commission
The Civil Rights Commission advises the County Executive and County Council on matters related to the county's civil…
Opinion
The molotov cigarette | FRANK SHIER’S JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Aug. 2, 2013.
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Picnic season continues this month
As we reach the middle of the summer, neighborhood picnic season is in full swing. Here is a…
Letters to the Editor
Realtors support parks levy | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A “yes” vote is a worthwhile investment to help assure future generations will be able to enjoy King…
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Alajawan Brown Foundation collecting supplies again this Friday
The Alajawan Brown Foundation will collect backpacks and school supplies 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Sam’s…
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State agencies call for caution as fire risk increases
Thirty-seven of the state’s 39 counties have declared burn bans, including King County.
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REMINDER: I-90 closures for Seafair begin today
The I-90 bridge will be closed for Seafair Airshow performances and practices from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m. Friday…
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UPDATE: Man found dead in pickup off Cedar Grove Road is identified
The King County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday identified the man found dead in a pickup truck as…
Obituaries
Genevieve Spencer
Genevieve Spencer 1916 – 2013 Genevieve (Jean) Spencer, 97, a long time resident of Renton, Washington, passed away…
Obituaries
Jane Hinkley
Jane Hinkley Jane L. Hinkley (Bennett) passed away after a brief illness on July 17, 2013. She was…
Obituaries
Anna Perrins
Anna (Schuler) Perrins Anna (Schuler) Perrins, 94, was born in Valier, Montana in 1919, and passed away at…
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Panel calls for action to prevent suicides among teenagers, after high number in past year
Last year, eleven children died by suicide, according to the King County Medical Examiner's office. That compares to…
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Two injured Wednesday in shooting on I-405
Two people were injured when shots were fired into their vehicle southbound on Interstate 405 in Renton at…