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Wind, snow in lowland forecast; blizzard conditions close Snoqualmie

The possibility of lowland snow is in the weather forecast as a Pacific storm moves through Western Washington…

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Renton School District to hold public meetings on search for new superintendent

The Renton School Board will host a study session for its board members and a special board meeting…

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Safeway food drive challenges customers this Saturday

The Renton Highlands Safeway grocery store challenges the community to make a difference for families in need this…

Crews will need to grind the pavement on the shoulder of northbound I-405 in Renton. The idea is to make sure water doesn't pool on the roadway

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Crews to smooth the edges of I-405 in Renton next week

Drivers will see a different kind of daily grind than their usual morning coffee or commute on Interstate…

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Renton bank collects food for the hungry

In a friendly competition, the 100 or so employees of First Savings Bank Northwest collected 2,819 pounds of…

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Renton firefighters make a difference with collections for needy

Members of the Renton Firefighters Local 864 are collecting nonperishable food items at all their fire stations for…

William Donckers

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William Donckers

Bill (William) Donckers Bill (William) Donckers passed away at his home on December 3, 2012. He was born…

Matilda May Whitaker

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Matilda May Whitaker

Matilda May Whitaker Matilda May Whitaker passed away peacefully on July 31, 2012 at Overlake Hospital in Bellvue,…

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Old Renton Book Exchange to host holiday event December 22

The Old Renton Book Exchange is hosting a holiday party and story time, while also trying to collect…

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Renton libraries’ Open House meeting Jan. 15

Those interested in shaping the development of Renton libraries are invited to attend an upcoming meeting in January.

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Renton fire stations collecting food for Salvation Army

Members of the Renton Firefighters Local 864 are collecting non-perishable food items at all their fire stations for…

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Shooting death of Renton man, 63, ruled a suicide

The death of a 63-year-old Renton man Thursday morning has been ruled a suicide by the King County…

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Downtown Safeway store evacuated because of natural gas leak

The downtown Safeway store on South Third Street was evacuated about 4 p.m. Friday because of a natural…

Audrey Cheshier has been reported missing.

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Renton Police ask help finding missing elderly woman; UPDATE: She’s safe

The Renton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Audrey Cheshier, 89, who was last seen…

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Renton City Council adopts $457 million, two-year budget

The Renton City Council adopted Monday the city’s $457 million budget for the next two years.

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Salvation Army’s “Fill the Truck” campaign at Renton Walmart Saturday

The two organizations are teaming up to help provide new toys and coats to kids for Christmas as…

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Margaret Warren

Margaret La Valley Warren So loving . . . so beloved Margaret La Valley Warren, age 78, Renton,…

Gerald Francis Pomeroy

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Gerald Francis Pomeroy

Gerald Francis Pomeroy Gerald Francis Pomeroy, 90, passed away November 30, 2012, at The Terraces at Skyline in…

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Man found shot to death on Harrington Avenue, possibly self-inflicted

Renton Police are investigating the death Thursday morning of a man found dead in south Renton of what…

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County breaks marriage-license record in 3 1/2 hours, as same-sex couples plan to marry

The historic ability of same-sex couples to acquire a marriage license in Washington has resulted in King County…