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David Michael Dean

David Michael Dean David Dean, age 49, died peacefully of natural causes at his home in Auburn on…

Seniors compete in a dance competition during the Renton Senior Activity Center's 'Rocking on the River' event

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Senior Center hosts a ‘Rocking’ good time | SLIDESHOW

The event was subsidized through a bequest given to the center by a patron who left the center…

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One transported to hospital after shooting in Highlands

A 21-year-old Renton woman has non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the leg.

Hazen fans cheer on the Highlanders in their home opener Sept. 13 at Renton Memorial Stadium.

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Liberty 28, Hazen 7 | SLIDESHOW

Hazen fans turned out to cheer on their team during the Sept. 13 home opener at Renton Memorial…

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Local inflation rate below national average

Prices in the Seattle area were unchanged for the two months ending August 2013, while up 1.1 percent…

Mia Gregerson

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SeaTac deputy mayor hopes to replace Upthegrove in state House

SeaTac Deputy Mayor Mia Gregerson has announced that she will seek appointment to the state House of Representatives,…

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Volunteers needed for Renton’s Community Emergency Response Teams

CERT volunteers work with the fire department to better prepare the community to respond to disasters.

Opinion

Media needs to evolve to flourish

With a newspaper sale like the Washington Post comes the inevitable question which have plagued journalism professionals for…

Frank Shiers

Opinion

Still waiting to find out | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon, week of Sept. 13, 2013.

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New non-emergency number for Renton Police starting Monday

Renton’s new non-emergency number, 425-235-2121, is for non-emergency situations where police, fire department, or animal control is needed.

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King County launches ‘resilient’ initiative

Numerous studies show the Pacific Northwest faces a high probability of a mega-earthquake in the next 50 years.…

Opinion

2012 campaign allegation wrong | JERRY CORNFIELD

You can close the book on an allegation which captivated attention in the waning days of the 2012…

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Sustainable Renton hosts ‘Harvest Mayhem’ this Sunday

Entertainment is scheduled to include local musicians Ron Stilwell and Callista Salazar as well as a raffle for…

Life

Eric Verlinde Jazz Duo plays Vino Saturday | LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

To submit your event for the weekend calendar, contact Tracey Compton at tcompton@rntonreporter.com.

Sports

Davis scores four times, but Renton falls to Decatur 32-28

After an exciting last-minute win in their opening game, the Renton could not hang on to a fourth…

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County’s $50 ‘discount dogs’ special ends Sunday

All dogs and cats adopted from RASKC come spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and have received a veterinary…

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Hazen soccer gets first win against Garfield after forfeiting first match

The win came in the fourth game of a Hazen-Garfield series that has had nothing but draws. Both…

Joan Jensen

Obituaries

Joan Jensen

Joan (Ostrom) Jensen Joan (Ostrom) Jensen, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19,…

Seahawks fans cheer the 12th Man flag after it was raised at City Hall Thursday.

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Renton rallies ’round the (12th Man) flag | SLIDESHOW

More then 200 Seahawks fans rallied at City Hall Thursday as Mayor Denis Law raised the 12th Man…

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King County Sheriff’s memorial one step closer

A memorial for those fallen officers is a step closer to reality after the September 10 meeting of…