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Dept. of Ecology to update state’s greenhouse gas reporting rule

Ecology will host a half-day stakeholder meeting to gather input and feedback from businesses currently reporting greenhouse gas…

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Chamber now accepting Citizen of the Year nominations

Deadline to nominate someone for annual award is Sept. 19.

Dozens of families came out to Kennydale Lions Park Tuesday for National Night Out.

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National Night Out 2014 | SLIDESHOW

This year, the city hosted their annual celebration at Kennydale Lions Park, where dozens of families ate, played…

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Results from Tuesday’s primary

Though no City of Renton offices were on the ballot this year, most state and federal officials representing…

Norma Cugini

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Three student artists honored with first Norma Denzer Cugini Emerging Artists Award

Funded through a grant from the Renton Community Foundation’s Norma Denzer Cugini Arts Fund, $400 in cash prizes…

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State Parks stresses boating safety through education

Reminder: Boater education card required for 12- to 59-year-olds.

Life

REMINDER: Summer Teen Musical ‘The Wedding Singer’ opens tonight at RCT

Renton Civic Theatre's 29th annual Summer Teen Musical program, "The Wedding Singer" takes us back to a time…

Letters to the Editor

We must share the earth, even with Canada geese | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"I lived close to Gene Coulon Park for many years and was appalled to learn that geese were…

Frank Shiers

Opinion

Cold Comfort | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.'s editorial comic, week of August 1, 2014.

Sean Erskine

Business

A little taste of England in the Renton Highlands

Sean Erskine grew up in Renton attending Honey Dew Elementary, McKnight Middle School and eventually Hazen High School.…

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Cedar Ridge Church to host block party Aug. 10

The event is scheduled to include a lot of activities for kids and families including a bounce house,…

Alajawan Brown

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Alajawan’s Hands collecting backpacks and supplies Aug. 5

Alajawan Brown was 12 years old when he was shot to death April 29, 2010, in the 7-11…

Obituaries

Dennis E. Waltner

Dennis E. Waltner Dennis E. Waltner, 66, passed away after a short illness at his home in Bothell,…

Green Paul W.

Obituaries

Green Paul W.

Paul W. Green Paul W. Green, a longtime Renton resident, passed away on July 21, 2014 at Regional…

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Primary election ballots due back by Tuesday

Though there are no City of Renton races on the ballot this time around, Tuesday’s primary election includes…

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King County Metro brings ‘In Motion’ program to Renton

Participants who pledge to change some of their trips from driving alone to some other way of getting…

A public works employee fishes a damaged gabion out of the river. The metal cages will be replaced this month.

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Part of Lower Cedar River Trail closed through September for repairs

Temporary repairs were performed in January 2009, but the 30 year old rock-filled wire baskets which aid in…

Habitat for Humanity Director Kami Bratten

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Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity build homes in Benson Hill

The property is vacant land within an area of residential homes built from approximately 1960 to 1970. It…

The annual breakathon raised $11

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Breakathon raises $11,000 for schools

For the sixth year in a row, martial artists in brightly colored shirts marched to Liberty Park and…

The Rubber Ducky Derby is always one of the highlights at Renton River Days.

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Renton River Days 2014 | SLIDESHOW

Thousands of festival goers enjoyed food, fun and some great music throughout the festival, which culminates in the…