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Marines to run through Renton on 100-mile quest to raise awareness for brain injury and stress

This is the third year Always Brothers, a non-profit fraternal organization made up of Marines, other veterans, and…

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County to host public meetings on marijuana regulations

The agency will hold four public meetings in August on the proposed legislation. All meetings are 6 to…

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Three children rescued from prostitution in FBI sting that included Renton

The week-long local operations were part of Operation Cross Country VII (OCC7), a coordinated national enforcement action that…

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Plan ahead: Seafair to affect I-90 traffic patterns this weekend

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 to 4, Seafair Hydroplane and Air Show events will affect traffic…

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Newcastle to repave Coal Creek Parkway this summer

Repaving of four travel lanes and several intersections will occur for nearly a one-mile segment between Newcastle Way…

The Baby Dolls won this year's Best in Show Judges Award at the annual Renton River Days parade Saturday.

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Baby Dolls win judge’s choice ‘Best in Show’ at River Days Parade | FULL LIST OF CONTEST WINNERS

The following is a complete list of winners from the 2013 IKEA Renton River Days contests and events:

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Police on the look out for BUIs on Lake Washington during Seafair

The Washington State Patrol and cooperating agencies are preparing for the annual Impaired Boating Emphasis, Aug. 2-4, as…

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King County issues Phase I burn ban

This is a Phase 1 burn ban and applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires…

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Car plunges into Duwamish; driver waits on bank for rescue

A car plunged into the Duwamish River at about 4 a.m. Monday in Tukwila, but the driver was…

There was fun for all ages at River Days 2013.

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River Days 2013 (part 2) | SLIDESHOW

From performers to venders to food, there was something for everyone at River Days.

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Jackknifed semi backs up traffic in southbound SR 167 near Renton | TRAFFIC ALERT

UPDATE: As of 3:30 p.m. traffic was moving again on southbound SR 167. However, northbound SR 167 was…

The Hazen Drill Team performs during the annual River Days parade July 27.

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River Days 2013 (Part 1) | SLIDESHOW

It was a beautiful weekend for the 28th annual Renton River Days celebration.

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King County Metro receives enviromental award

Metro joins an elite group of transit agencies in the U.S. being recognized by APTA for stepping up…

The Cedar River Library

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Public hearing on library appeal set for Tuesday

This week marks the fifth in the month of July, which means there are no City Council or…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic

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Differing views from around the state | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of July 26, 2013.

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It’s election time so make your voices heard | OUR VIEW

Going to the polls, er, the mailbox affirms the basic tenet of our nation that power flows from…

Renton Municipal Court Judge Terry Jurado accepts a special Lifesaving Award at the American Legion's Department of Washington Annual Convention in Yakima July 20.

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Renton judge honored for lifesaving efforts

Renton Municipal Court Judge Terry Jurado was presented with a special Lifesaving Award July 20 at the American…

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Plenty for families to do this weekend at River Days! | FAMILY DATE

For complete festival info go to www.rentonriverdays.org.

The River Days shuttle parking has been moved due to repaving at Renton Memorial Stadium.

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Renton River Days shuttle location moved to Senior Center due to repaving at stadium

Due to a re-paving project at Renton Memorial Stadium, the Renton River Days shuttle location has been changed…

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Repeat offender gets 14 years for distributing crack while armed

Cedric Jackson, 35, was prosecuted as part of a federal “hotspot” initiative designed to target drug and gun…