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Boeing still assessing damage on derailed fuselages headed for Renton

The Boeing Corporation has released the following statement on the derailment of a train carrying 737s bound for…

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PSE offers incentives, free duct sealing for customers in manufactured homes

To qualify, you must be a PSE electric customer living in a manufactured home primarily heated by electricity.

It was fun

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Fabulous Fourth 2014 | SLIDESHOW

Hundreds of residents piled into Gene Coulon Park Friday for a day of sun, fun, food, friends and…

Opinion

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 | EDITOR’S NOTE

"Please take the time today to read these words. They are what unite us, what we as a…

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Fire reveals marijuana growing operation

Renton police are investigating a large marijuana growing operation after a fire at a residential home revealed the…

Obituaries

Rebbecca G. Keener

Rebbecca G. (Eakins) Keener Rebbecca G. (Eakins) Keener, 57, peacefully went to be with her Lord on June…

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State to set guidance for reclaiming wastewater

Will help supplement declining water supplies now and in the future

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How to properly dispose of unused fireworks

Proper cleanup of firework debris can help reduce the risk of an injury or fire from happening.

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A message on Fireworks in Skyway from Fire District 20

Legal Fireworks can be discharged only on the Fourth of July from 9 a.m. to midnight in Skyway,…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

Times have changed | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of July 4, 2014.

Life

Looking for something to do? | CALENDAR

The following is happening around town this weekend and next week:

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Renton Rotary offering grants to non-profits

Renton Rotary’s emphasis is on community service organizations and life improvement issues such as health and medical, employment…

Business

Look for Waldo at The Landing this summer

In celebration of Waldo's longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is once again teaming up with…

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Ecology Youth Corps picking up litter statewide

Drivers are urged to watch out for 248 teens with the Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) picking up litter…

Coulon Park gets all dressed up for the Fabulous Fourth celebration.

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Coulon ready for the Fabulous Fourth

Co-sponsored by The Landing, the event features free children’s activities and face-painting from noon to 8 p.m., (sponsored…

Mariah Boehm is recovering from injuries she suffered in a car vs. pedestrian accident last Thursday. A Magic the Gathering community has now raised close to $30

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Silent auction this weekend to raise money for injured teen

Mariah Boehm was walking in the 800 block of Duvall Street on May 29 when she was hit…

The Friends of Renton Schools recently presented the Renton School Board with a check.

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Friends of Renton Schools donate $125,000 to district for summer STEM programs

Friends of Renton Schools President Rich Wagner and Treasurer Geri Carlson attended the June 25 school board meeting…

The Renton 9/10 All-Stars.

Sports

UPDATED: Renton Little League All-Stars fall, ending tourney run

The Renton Little League 9/10 All-Stars won a game this weekend, but were eliminated from their postseason tournament…

Last weekend's warm weather had many residents headed for the local rivers and lakes. Should be nice again this weekend

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Enjoy (with care) King County’s lakes, rivers and Puget Sound this July 4th

Temperatures are expected near 90 today, but the water in rivers and lakes is still quite cold.

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King County Flood Control District approves effort to improve landslide mapping preparation

By mapping landslide hazards in light of flood and channel migration hazards, the Flood Control District will be…