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Cedar River dog park closed due to potential parovirus outbreak

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Cedar River dog park closed due to potential parovirus outbreak

Starting Aug. 11, the dog park closed for at least two weeks to allow for treatment.

Overnight lane closures return to SR 169 in Renton, August 11-13

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Overnight lane closures return to SR 169 in Renton, August 11-13

Work will include single lane closures and alternating traffic, creating delays of up to 30 minutes.

Taproom celebrates one year anniversary on Aug. 12

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Taproom celebrates one year anniversary on Aug. 12

The Brewmaster’s Taproom will release special beers to mark the occasion.

Committing to diversity, equity and inclusion in a changing county | KCLS

Opinion

Committing to diversity, equity and inclusion in a changing county | KCLS

Stephen A. Smith (Guest columnist)

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Is the city of Renton doing enough to combat illegal street racing?

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Matter of perspective | COMIC

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Matter of perspective | COMIC

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Aug. 11, 2017.

Mach One Rules receives high weight for Longacres Mile | Emerald Downs

Sports

Mach One Rules receives high weight for Longacres Mile | Emerald Downs

Trainer Frank Lucarelli and owners Roy and Ellie Schaefer are hoping to be smiling in the winner’s circle…

Flood District working to reopen stretch of Cedar River

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Flood District working to reopen stretch of Cedar River

Nine-mile section has been closed due to logjams.

Free summer meals for kids and teens

Life

Free summer meals for kids and teens

Meals are free and open to anyone 18 years or younger.

Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 30 years

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Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 30 years

The next program begins Sept. 11 and finishes with a concert at Caro Theatre on Dec. 17.

Social security could survive if Congress stops ‘borrowing’ from it | LETTER

Opinion

Social security could survive if Congress stops ‘borrowing’ from it | LETTER

I just finished Richard Elfer’s article on social security (published in the July 28 edition of the Renton…

Let’s not conform ‘to other’s snooty standards’ | LETTER

Opinion

Let’s not conform ‘to other’s snooty standards’ | LETTER

I was taken aback by the attitude expressed in (July 28 edition’s) letter to the editor in support…

TERESA A. MILLER

Obituaries

TERESA A. MILLER

Teresa A. Miller, 61, of Renton passed Friday, August 4, 2017, at Wenatchee Hospital.

Let me drink (coffee) and drive | COMMENTARY

Opinion

Let me drink (coffee) and drive | COMMENTARY

The state’s new law targeting distracted drivers sure is irritating folks.

Renton CERT seeking volunteers for earthquake simulation

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Renton CERT seeking volunteers for earthquake simulation

The simulation is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 12 at Renton Fire Station 14.

Road closures for the week of Aug. 7

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Road closures for the week of Aug. 7

The following road closures are as reported by the city of Renton. All projects are weather permitting and,…

Summer doldrums for home sales not happening around Western Washington

Business

Summer doldrums for home sales not happening around Western Washington

New figures from Kirkland-based Northwest Multiple Listing Service indicate home sales and prices, like July’s temperatures, sizzled.

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Have you ever considered running for elected office?

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Renton Regional Fire Authority, regional emergency responders conduct rope rescue near Green River

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Renton Regional Fire Authority, regional emergency responders conduct rope rescue near Green River

A woman fell from a trail near Green River on Aug. 3.

Stage 1 burn ban called for King County, other counties

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Stage 1 burn ban called for King County, other counties

All outdoor burning is prohibited until air quality improves.