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Kevin Pearson stands in a bed at the entrance to the community garden under development at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Renton. Pearson is the rector of St. Luke’s. The church is holding a planting party this Sunday.

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Renton’s St. Luke’s digging in to grow food for members, food bank

It started with a 1,000-pound pumpkin. After Tom Bakan saw that massive orange gourd displayed at McLendon Hardware…

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Postal carriers collect 82,000 pounds of food (and growing) for Renton food bank

Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank has gained 82,000 pounds of food so far from The National Association…

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Renton School District Board of Directors to hold budget study session Wednesday

Renton School District’s Board of Directors is holding a study session on next school year’s budget tomorrow (Wednesday)…

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‘Whipping’ dump truck causes seven-mile backup on southbound I-405 during morning commute

A collision involving a dump truck during the morning commute today on southbound Interstate 405 backed up traffic…

Nathan Winter Clyne

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Nathan Winter Clyne

Nathan Winter Clyne December 20, 1975 – May 11, 2009 After an accidental fall, Nathan Clyne passed on…

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Renton women plead guilty in scheme involving $2.23 mllion in student loans

A 60-year-old Renton woman and her two daughters pleaded guilty this week in federal court in connection with…

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County executive Sims resigns; sworn in as deputy HUD secretary

King County Executive Ron Sims has resigned, following being sworn in as deputy secretary of Housing and Urban…

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Two Elections workshops set to help candidates prepare for campaigns

With candidate filing just weeks away, King County Elections is hosting two free two-hour workshops to discuss information…

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Young, local pairs dance their way to national wins

Two young, local duos recently danced their way to several first place finishes at a pair of national…

Tina Lee Ball

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Tina Lee Ball

Tina Lee Ball Tina Lee Ball, 41, died Friday, May 8, 2009 at her home in Renton, Washington.Tina…

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Timothy John Lodermeier

Timothy John Lodermeier Timothy John Lodermeier, born August 7, 1950 in Luverne, MN; passed away after a long…

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Willaim Edward Landers

William Edward Landers William E (Bill) Landers was born on September 22, 1924 in Seattle, Washington. He married…

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DUST OFF YOUR CAMERAS: Registration for the second annual Renton FilmFrenzy starts Sept. 1

Renton FilmFrenzy is back, ready to feature aspiring filmmakers as they use Renton as a backdrop for their…

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MAY 7: Renton community calendar

Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. Special events Spring Shred-a-thon: 9…

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Turkish Airlines orders $1.3 billion worth of Boeing 777s

The Boeing Co. and Turkish Airlines have signed an order for five Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes valued…

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Chamber plans nonprofit workshop

The Renton Chamber of Commerce will host a Nonprofit Workshop 1 p.m.-4 p.m. May 15 at Harambee Church,…

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Survive and Thrive in 2009 workshop to deal with social media

The fourth in a series of Survive and Thrive in 2009 workshops at the Renton Chamber of Commerce…

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Community Room available at The Landing

Harvest Partners, the developer of The Landing in Renton, is offering a Community Room at The Landing for…

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Kennydale Lions White Cane Days are this weekend

The Kennydale Lions Club will distribute sight- and hearing-care information at the Safeway store, 4300 N.E. Fourth St.,…

The EriAm Sisters are

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EriAm sisters to perform at Moore

Renton trio the EriAm Sisters perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) at the Moore Theatre as part of…