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I-405 UPDATE: Collision causes 6-mile backup on northbound Wednesday a.m.

During the morning commute Wednesday, a collision on northbound Interstate 405 near Northeast 44th Street in Kennydale backed…

Valley Medical Center CEO Rich Roodman stands in front of the hospital's Emergency Services tower in September 2008 that is now just a few months away from opening.

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Audit raises question about Valley Medical Center CEO’s retirement payment

BY DENNIS BOX Editor, Maple Valley Reporter A compensation package for Valley Medical Center’s chief executive officer and…

Lane closures were occurring Monday and will continue through the week as crews remove a small hillside next to Benson Road between Main Avenue and the Benson Road bridge over Interstate 405. The dirt is being hauled off by truck.

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I-405 UPDATE: Lane closures planned on Benson, 405

The Washington state Department of Transportation is adding a northbound and southbound lane to I-405 between State Route…

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KING5: 2-alarm house fire in Renton leaves 1 person critical

KING5.com reports that a two-alarm house fire this morning in Renton has left a man in critical condition.…

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Obituaries

Frances A Sherwood

Frances A Sherwood Frances A. Sherwood, 87, of Renton died September 18, 2009 in Bothell, WA. She was…

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POLICE BLOTTER: Boeing employee victim of ID theft

From Renton Police Department reports A Boeing employee in her 50s discovered a co-worker stole her identity about…

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Shredder to dispatch old papers; bring food

Residents are invited to bring up to five boxes of paper to be destroyed in a truck-mounted shredder…

The Rotary Club's September students of the month.

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Rotary Club students of the month

The Rotary Club of Renton has recognized three high school September students of the month. Thunderstorm Vue is…

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AARP chapter in Renton marks 38th anniversary

The weeds found their match recently at Vision House in Microsoft employees and gardeners

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Microsoft helps spruce up Vision House

Fifteen Microsoft employees recently completed a long list of chores for Vision House in the Renton Highlands. They…

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Everest College graduate honored by Evergreen Healthcare

Andrea Phillips recently received the annual Health Unit Coordinator Excellence Award at Evergreen Healthcare for her outstanding work…

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Kennedy High School changes its name

Kennedy High School is changing its name to John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. Principal Mike Prato said,…

Letters to the Editor

Mike Miller only choice for hospital commission

As a member of the Valley Medical Center Medical Staff and Southlake Clinic, a.k.a. Valley Internal Medicine, since…

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Leash-cutting marks dog-park opening

The City of Renton and Renton’s Unleashed Furry Friends (RUFF) will celebrate the grand opening and dedication of…

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Computer gear stolen

Computer hardware and software and other electronic gear were stolen on Aug. 20 in the 16800 block of…

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Arrested on warrant

A Renton officer discovered that the Renton man he stopped on Aug. 20 at Northeast 12th Street and…

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Car scratched

A Vancouver man reported to Renton police that someone made a long scratch the side of his car…

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Four tires worth $9k stolen

Four tires, estimated to be worth about $9,000, were stolen from Good Chevrolet, 325 S.W. 12th St. The…

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Dart tourney winner

Steve Roth of Renton was among the local winners to pack home trophies in the 2009 Medalist World…

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City offers neighborhood grants

As part of its continuing commitment to fostering strong neighborhoods, the City of Renton announces its second round…