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Renton man raise funds for school in Nepal following earthquake

“All I see is destruction,” Danu Sherpa said, recalling what he witnessed in Katmandu, where his relatives live.…

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REMINDER: Fire District 20 hosting open house Sunday to meet chief candidate finalists

The King County Fire District 20 Board of Commissioners today announced the finalists for their vacant fire chief…

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Tips for staying hydrated this weekend at River Days | ASK A DOCTOR

"The 30th anniversary of Renton River Days is this weekend and with the latest sweltering temperatures, keeping hydrated…

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Annual Communities in Schools school supply drive underway

Donations are given directly to children in need in the Renton School District through CISR student/family liaison programs.

An artist's rendering of the completed Sunset Area.

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Sunset area project among finalists for federal grant

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Renton's Sunset Area Transformation Plan as one of…

An opening celebration is planned for the downtown Renton Library on August 22.

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Opening celebration planned for downtown Renton Library

A festive ribbon-cutting celebration, self-guided tour and barbecue is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 22, at 100…

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Man found shot to death inside car Sunday evening on Lind Avenue

A 21-year-old Seattle man was found shot to death Sunday evening inside an idling car on Lind Avenue…

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REMINDER: Houser Music Fest today, tomorrow

Jazz, gospel festival benefits emergency feeding programs.

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Is five terms enough for Brad Owen? | JERRY CORNFIELD

State Sen. Steve Hobbs isn’t shy about his political ambitions. That is, if the job is open.

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Uptown Lowdown performs this week at Farmers Market

This week, the Renton Farmers Market features a cooking demo from Rain City Catering and entertainment from Uptown…

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Chamber hosting reception for new RTC president

The Renton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a reception featuring incoming Renton Technical College President Dr. Kevin McCarthy…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Firebreak | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of July 17, 2015.

A worker for PSE installs energy efficient lights at Top Pot Doughnuts at The Landing.

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PSE, The Landing work to reduce energy consumption

The Landing expects to save about $36,300 by replacing exterior lighting with LEDs in the parking lot, garage…

Life

King County Fair runs through Sunday in Enumclaw

With its start when Washington was still a territory in 1863, the King County Fair is celebrating its…

The Ferrari Concours d'Ellegance roared through Renton this past weekend.

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Ferraris roar through Renton | SLIDESHOW

The Ferrari Club of America hosted their annual Concours d'Elegance Sunday in Renton.

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State job growth ‘modest’ in June

Unemployment in the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett area fell from 4.1 percent in May 2015 to 3.9 percent in June 2015.

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County sees increase in edible marijuana intoxication among kids

According to the Washington Poison Center (WAPC), the number of marijuana edible intoxications reported in King County in…

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City announces $9,000 in 2015 arts grants

The 2015 recipients include Allied Arts of Renton, Arts Unlimited, BestFest, Rainier Chorale, Renton FilmFrenzy, Renton Civic Theater…

The annual Return to Renton car Show drew hundreds of cars and even more people Downtown on Sunday.

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Return to Renton Car Show 2015 | SLIDESHOW

Hundreds of hot rods, rat rods, roadsters and classic cars took over Downtown Renton Sunday afternoon.

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Fire District 20 announces finalists to replace outgoing chief

Public meet and greet with all candidates set for July 26.