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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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The vehicle detour during the Bronson Way Bridge closure.

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Bronson Way Bridge closed for seismic retrofitting, may take up to 60 days

The City of Renton announced that construction work would begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15.

Robert Box | Obituary

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Robert Box | Obituary

Bob was 100 years, 4 months and 1 day when he reluctantly left this earth. He was a…

Brian Kump | Obituary

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Brian Kump | Obituary

Brian Scott Kump passed away in Arizona while traveling on March 21, 2023.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Blame the Republicans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

Mark Bigelow donates blood (Courtesy of American Red Cross)

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American Red Cross hosts Skyway blood drive

Those interested in donating at a future event can visit redcrossblood.org to sign up.

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…

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Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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‘We spoke for the trees!’: Renton volunteers plant saplings for Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, volunteers joined city officials and the Renton Parks &Recreation department…

The Landing. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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Renton police blotter | April 27 edition

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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…

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Police investigating pedestrian fatality along Maple Valley Highway

Renton police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old woman as a pedestrian fatality after finding her deceased…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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How about that King County property tax vote? | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Sara Spears | Obituary

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Sara Spears | Obituary

Regretfully, Sara’s Family Robb (Yolly), Tara (Kevin), Kira (Todd) & Tyler said goodbye to Sara (Awesome Mom &…

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar, April 20 edition

Thursdays, April 20 to June 1

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

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Connell is a left wing forward for the Junior Thunderbirds.

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Renton player’s girls hockey team wins national championship

Joely Connell of the Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds 16-and-under girls team has been skating and playing hockey since she…