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Nighttime lane closures on SR167 between Auburn and Renton this week
The closures are planned northbound on Tuesday night and southbound on Wednesday night, between 8 p.m. and 5…
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Upthegrove delivers ‘retired’ van to Navos Mental Health Lake Burien facility
Since 1995, the County Council has donated vans from Metro’s Vanpool to local cities and nonprofit organizations to…
News
2014 Renton River Days parade | SLIDESHOW
Hundreds of residents descended on downtown Saturday morning for the annual Renton River Days Parade.
Opinion
Now where to? | FRANK SHIER’S JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of July 25, 2014.
Opinion
Summer in Washington | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of July 25, 2014.
Opinion
We need to listen to what our planet is trying to tell us | BEING FRANK
"The signs are everywhere. The only solution is for all of us to work together harder to meet…
Sports
Plenty of superlatives for the Seahawks after a good minicamp | SEAHAWKS SPECIAL SECTION
As the dust settles on the offseason and teams get ready for the start of the 2014 campaign,…
News
Maple Valley Youth Symphony offers unique opportunities this summer
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is expanding its low cost summer program this August and will be…
Sports
Plenty for fans at the VMAC during training camp | SEAHAWKS SPECIAL SECTION
The Seattle Seahawks this week announced a list of fan activities that will be available during the 12…
News
State air quality plan open for public comment
The proposed revision of the infrastructure plan would add Ecology’s existing requirement to pay permit fees prior to…
Obituaries
Gloria Jean Gamba
Gloria Jean Gamba June 3, 1945 – July 12, 2014 Gloria was born in Seattle, Washington to parents…
Obituaries
Lynda Swanke
In Loving Memory of Lynda Swanke May 8, 1934 – July 12, 2014 Longtime Renton resident Lynda Swanke…
Obituaries
William Raymond Hitch
William “Bill” Raymond Hitch William “Bill” Raymond Hitch passed away on July 15, 2014 in Auburn, Washington at…
Sports
Renton is ready for the Seahawks
Everyone is being asked to wear blue and green colors and put on their “12” buttons during training…
News
Regional leaders unite in call to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in King County
Growth Management Planning Council targets 80 percent reduction of countywide emissions by 2050
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Rainier Youth Choirs enjoy time at Crescent City Choral Festival
The festival culminated with a fabulous concert in St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest United States Catholic cathedral in…
Sports
Sidney Rice retires from Seahawks
Rice's 2013 season was cut short after eight games after suffering a knee injury at St. Louis.
News
King County committee to host meeting in Renton next week to discuss flood risks on Cedar River
Committee members will hear a presentation on the Cedar River Corridor plan, the effort to develop a long-range…
News
Apartment fire investigation continues; most of the displaced find place to stay
Renton fire investigators on Monday continued to investigate the cause of a four-alarm fire Saturday afternoon that displaced…
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County Council compromise lessens immediate impact of transit cuts by 200,000 service hours
The ordinance approved today implements ONLY the service reductions originally proposed for September of this year, with a…