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HELEN M. NOBLE

Helen M. Noble passed away peacefully on December 5, 2017. She was 93. She was born April 16,…

Flora Lee, a civil engineer with the city of Renton, poses on Duvall Avenue with her American Public Works Association award. She was the manager for the Duvall Avenue pavement restoration project, which added an estimated 12-15 years to the life of the roadway. (Courtesy photo)

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City of Renton recognized for environmental and public works projects

The city was recognized as a Green Star leader from Puget Soundkeeper and Washington Environmental Council.

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NOEL TRUMAN POLLARD

Noel Truman Pollard was born on April 14, 1945, in Renton, Washington, the son of Laura Pollard and…

81 percent of employers will have the same tax rate or lower in 2018

Business

81 percent of employers will have the same tax rate or lower in 2018

Tax rates in all 40 rate classes remained the same as in 2017, according to the Employment Security…

Beware of business phone scams

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Beware of business phone scams

Scammers claim to be from Revenue and request over-the-phone payment to renew expired business licenses.

No guns at the state Capitol | COMMENTARY

Opinion

No guns at the state Capitol | COMMENTARY

“When it comes to safety, we not only want to be safe, we want to feel safe.”

New recycling rule starts Jan. 2 at county transfer stations and drop boxes

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New recycling rule starts Jan. 2 at county transfer stations and drop boxes

Increased recycling will cut waste, fight climate change, save landfill space.

Renton Reporter switches to new reader-comment tool

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Renton Reporter switches to new reader-comment tool

Users will need an account with Disqus to comment on stories.

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Do you believe that a sitting president can be charged with a crime?

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Lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 near Renton this weekend

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Lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 near Renton this weekend

Construction crews are taking advantage of the dry weather forecasted for this week.

Renton downtown buzzed with police activity Wednesday afternoon after police observed two suspects steal a vehicle. (Photo courtesy Jody Collins)

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Police observe suspects steal a vehicle in downtown Renton

The crime occurred on the 400 block of Wells Avenue South Dec. 6.

Savory pies for the holiday season | IN THE KITCHEN

Life

Savory pies for the holiday season | IN THE KITCHEN

Pies can be sweet and savory. We try out spicy pork pie and leftover Thanksgiving pie recipes.

11 facts about Christmas trees for this holiday season

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11 facts about Christmas trees for this holiday season

Did you know Oregon and Washington produce nearly one-third of all Christmas trees harvested each year?

Pre-cut fruit linked to salmonella outbreak in Washington

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Pre-cut fruit linked to salmonella outbreak in Washington

The symptoms of salmonella include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

East King County Chambers Coalition to host legislative breakfast Jan. 4

Business

East King County Chambers Coalition to host legislative breakfast Jan. 4

The business community will gather to hear what legislators will prioritize in the 60 day regular session.

County takes first steps to make county code gender-neutral

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County takes first steps to make county code gender-neutral

King County Council unanimously adopted the first step toward removing gendered terms wherever possible.

Poll

Do you think all the injuries will affect the Seahawks for the remainder of the season?

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KCLS unveils best books of 2017 | KCLS

Opinion

KCLS unveils best books of 2017 | KCLS

“Sometimes an author knocks it out of the park and our librarians know it.”

Based on experience, get your PSA screened yearly | LETTER

Opinion

Based on experience, get your PSA screened yearly | LETTER

“Modern medicine makes it easier for each of us to take charge and be responsible for our own…

Seattle Film Summit has expanded

Life

Seattle Film Summit has expanded

The summit starts Saturday, Dec. 9 at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.