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More than 350 attend first regional conference on emergency and disaster planning for vulnerable populations

A federal grant enabled the all-day event, during which attendees heard from national and regional disaster planning experts…

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Grab your flashlights! The annual flashlight egg hunt is just around the corner

This event is free and open for youth ages 7 to 14 years.

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King County offers training for master recyclers

King County is looking for individuals to teach others to reduce waste and recycle more, pointing out that…

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Boeing announces $15.6 billion deal with Europe’s Ryanair

Boeing on Tuesday announced that Ryanair has committed to order 175 Next-Generation 737-800s for the airline's fleet expansion.

New 737 airliners being built at Boeing's Renton facility.

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Boeing rolls out first 737 built at increased production rate

Boeing is in the process of increasing the production rate on its 737 program from 35 to 38…

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33rd district legislators host telephone town hall meeting

The 33rd District represents SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, large parts of Kent and Burien, and parts of…

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County Council approves settement with public defense employees

If approved, the agreement will end a seven-year class action lawsuit seeking public pension benefits for public defense…

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Skyway to get its first grocery store in five years

A Grocery Outlet store is opening at the Skyway Park Shopping Center at 11656 68th Ave. S., at…

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Westbound Northeast Fourth near Union Avenue down to one lane for work

Westbound Northeast Fourth Street in the Highlands will be reduced to one lane through Friday, March 22, at…

Maria 'Imelda' Villanueva

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Renton woman missing after walking away from apartment March 16

Maria “Imelda” Villanueva, 49, walked out of the apartment she shares with family at Wasatch Hills Apartments, 510…

Demarcus Linwood

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Sheriff’s office seeking additional information on rape suspect

King County Sheriff’s Office Special Assault Detectives are attempting to discover if there may be additional victims or…

Sam Bunnell (11) leads Hazen down the pitch at Renton Memorial Stadium during the Highlanders' 2-0 victory over Evergreen March 15.

Sports

Bunnell leads Hazen to first League win | BOYS SOCCER

Hazen Soccer opened league play Friday night with 2-0 victory over Evergreen at Renton Memorial Stadium.

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Local engineer helps work on church in Honduras

The volunteers spent the week developing concepts for the Clinic’s new site, designing a long-range plan as well…

Frank Shiers

Opinion

The New Math | Frank Shiers Jr.’s view

Frank Shiers, Jr. state editorial cartoon, week of March 15, 2013.

Frank Shiers

Opinion

Airball! | Frank Shiers, Jr.’s view

Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial cartoon, week of March 15, 2013.

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Extra DUI Patrols out for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

The Washington State Liquor Control Board also will visit local bars to educate employees about the extra DUI…

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Monday’s Renton City Council meetings canceled

Next meetings scheduled for 7 p.m. March 25 at Council Chambers.

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Coalition of business and civic leaders call for funding to ‘Keep King County Moving’

At a news conference in Seattle's Pioneer Square, leaders called out the critical need for a robust statewide…

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‘BE LOUD for Safe Communties’ breakfast to raise money for sexual assault prevention

As part of the organization's "BE LOUD" campaign, KCSARC will host events as part of Sexual Assault Awareness…

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County board of health to meet March 21

The King County Board of Health will hold its next meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013…