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King County Fair opens four-day run July 13

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King County Fair opens four-day run July 13

This will be the 155th annual production of the King County Fair.

Renton garage fire “stretched regional resources”

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Renton garage fire “stretched regional resources”

No one was injured, but the garage sustained heavy damage.

Yet another Fabulous Fourth | GALLERY

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Yet another Fabulous Fourth | GALLERY

Thousands flocked to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to celebrate a sunny Fourth of July. The warm, summer…

Renton school board member Todd Franceschina resigns

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Renton school board member Todd Franceschina resigns

Franceschina purchased a house outside of the district he served, according to RSD.

Man sent to hospital due to smoke inhalation on Sunday

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Man sent to hospital due to smoke inhalation on Sunday

Maple Valley Fire and Renton Regional Fire Authority extinguished the fire in his garage.

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Would you support a statewide ban on the use of fireworks?

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Fabulous Fourth of July celebration is Tuesday

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Fabulous Fourth of July celebration is Tuesday

Events at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park will start 9 a.m. with the fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Jami Smith ‘right person’ for Renton City Council | LETTER

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Jami Smith ‘right person’ for Renton City Council | LETTER

Jami has the rare combination of high-level business experience, political savvy, a brilliant mind, and a heart for…

SR 520 Bridge toll rates increase July 1, overnight tolling begins

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SR 520 Bridge toll rates increase July 1, overnight tolling begins

Trips between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., formerly toll-free, will cost $1.25 per crossing.

Legislators, it’s time to be heroes our kids deserve | GUEST COMMENTARY

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Legislators, it’s time to be heroes our kids deserve | GUEST COMMENTARY

“It’s time for real, sustainable change that will make an impact for every Washington student.”

Tiffany Park Elementary School among 77 schools recognized for King County Green Schools program

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Tiffany Park Elementary School among 77 schools recognized for King County Green Schools program

The program helps schools to engage students and employees in practicing resource conservation.

Washington’s average wage nears $59,000

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Washington’s average wage nears $59,000

Annual wage grew by 4.8 percent in 2016 to $58,957.

Ethiopian soccer tournament and cultural festival starts July 2 in Renton

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Ethiopian soccer tournament and cultural festival starts July 2 in Renton

This year’s tournament will draw 31 teams and more than 800 players from around the U.S. and Canada

Obituaries

PERCY C. ABNEY

June 20, 1922 – April 19, 2017

Legislators still twisting and turning | COMMENTARY

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Legislators still twisting and turning | COMMENTARY

Any day now, Washington state lawmakers will reveal how they solved the McCleary Rubik’s Cube.

Council candidates respond and rebut opponent answers | DEBATE

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Council candidates respond and rebut opponent answers | DEBATE

Round 3 of the Renton Reporter in-paper debate

My goal is to get people thinking

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My goal is to get people thinking

During my training as the political action person for the Sumner Education Association, we were told teachers make…

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Renton Community Foundation to host forum on intergenerational poverty

The forum, hosted with the State Department of Social and Human Services, is scheduled for June 30.

RUTH MARY COY

Obituaries

RUTH MARY COY

Obituary for Ruth Mary Coy from the eyes of her only child, LarKen Marie Peterson Buchanan.

Reykdal announces elections for state board of education

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Reykdal announces elections for state board of education

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal will conduct an election in October 2017 for two positions on the…