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Hope springs eternal | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 27, 2015.

The Renton library over the Cedar River has made significant progress toward its completion and is scheduled to open this summer.

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Library construction ahead of schedule

The contractor has projected completion about 40 days earlier than the original contracted substantial completion date for the…

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Two more days to get free Heart Month screenings

As Renton Heart Month 2015 comes to a close, the Renton Firefighters still have two days of free…

Global Heat perform at the Renton History Museum in 2014.

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Global Heat to celebrate hip hop and breakdancing Saturday at History Museum

In this special, family-friendly performance, Global Heat will celebrate the Black roots of hip hop through fusion music,…

Charles D. Olson

Obituaries

Charles D. Olson

Charles D. (Chuck) Olson 3/31/1932 – 2/18/2015 Chuck was born to Bert E. And Minnie G. (Torgerson) Olson…

John Michael Rodgers

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John Michael Rodgers

John Michael Rodgers John Michael “Mike” Rodgers passed away on January 28, 2015, after complications from a fall…

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Robert Leroy Noland

Robert Leroy Noland Robert Leroy Noland of Renton died February 15, 2015 in Renton. He was 67. He…

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Members of large bank fraud ring indicted

Renton resident among 10 who used stolen checks to inflate their accounts and withdraw cash.

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Man arrested in Renton after alledgedly luring 12-year-old from her Kent school

Initial luring incident occurred Jan. 30 at Meeker Middle School.

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Metro fares increase on Sunday

Transit fares will increase 25 cents for adults, youth, seniors, people with disabilities and businesses offering “Business Choice”…

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Talbot Hill Elementary hosting clothing drive to raise money

Talbot Hill Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization will partner with Clothes for the Cause, a fundraising company that collects…

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Board of Health joins call for increasing the age to purchase tobacco and vapor products

Board adopts resolution to raise age from 18 to 21 years old.

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City seeking input on Human Services plan

The Plan will help the city address the 13 priority health and human services needs identified as part…

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Learn how to recycle more and save resources with free Master Recycler Composter program

Learn what materials are accepted in curbside composting and recycling, and how to keep edible food from going…

Opinion

Presidential primary puts parties in same old quandry | JERRY CORNFIELD

The predicament is that voters desire one thing and the Democratic and Republican parties want something else, leaving…

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What to know about measles and vaccinations | ASK A DOCTOR

If you’ve paying attention to the news lately, vaccinations—and more specifically measles—have certainly been in the forefront of…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Weathering the weather | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 20, 2015.

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‘Heart Month’ continues with free screenings

Renton Firefighters will be offering free blood pressure and blood sugar checks this week as part of Renton's…

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‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ runs through Feb. 28 at Renton Civic

Directed by Kevin Miller, this is the tale of an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tenn. estate,…

Obituaries

Robert S. Poli

Robert S. Poli January 25, 1923 – February 16, 2015 Bob was born in Renton. His parents Barney…