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Mitt Romney wins Republican presidential straw poll The state

Mitt Romney won the straw poll for the Republican presidential nomination in the Washington state Republican Party’s caucuses…

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With Democratic help, Senate Republicans take control of budget The Legislature

With the support of three key Democrats who share similar views on the state budget, Republicans in the…

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Additional cleanup proposed for Barbee Mill site

The Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on a set of proposed projects that would continue an…

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Renton man gets 10 years in prison for marijuana manufacturing

A 42-year-old Renton man was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 10 years in prison…

Sports

Jimmy Keum leads Lindbergh past Clover Park, one step closer to title game | State basketball

The Lindbergh boys basketball team kept rolling Thursday, upsetting Clover Park 65-51 in the 2A state basketball tournament.…

Obituaries

Larry S. Kraft

Larry S. Kraft Larry S. Kraft of Orting was abruptly called into eternity to be with his Lord…

Carl G. Davaz

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Carl G. Davaz

Col. Carl G. Davaz (USA, Ret.) July 16, 1930 – Feb. 17, 2012 Carl G. Davaz of Bellevue,…

Ruth E. Veenhuizen

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Ruth E. Veenhuizen

Ruth E. (Hixon) Veenhuizen Ruth E. (Hixon) Veenhuizen of Maple Valley passed away February 21, 2012, at the…

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Ivan L. Nass

Ivan L. Nass February 13, 1920 – February 24, 2012 Life-long Renton resident, loving husband, father, grandfather and…

Opinion

Thank you, Renton community, for school support | Supt. Mary Alice Heuschel

On behalf of almost 15,000 students and 2,000 staff, thank you for your support of and confidence in…

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Renton offers free security survey

The City of Renton Police Department, like other police agencies in the region, has increased police patrols in…

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OBITUARY: Harvey G. Shale

Harvey G. Shale, 79, of Renton, died Feb. 19, 2012. He was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Martinez,…

Southern California artist Maggie Vee & Soul Pattern Project will perform at Luther’s Table 7:30 p.m.

Life

Renton’s March Entertainment Calendar

MUSIC Lakeside Bistro 11425 Rainier Ave S Contact: 206-772-6891, lakesidebistroseattle.com, reservations recommended

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Conservation district holding election for one candidate

King Conservation District (King CD) will launch its second successive supervisor election allowing more than 1.1 million voters…

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Renton High schools honored for technology use

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn has called high schools in the Renton School District trailblazers for…

Renton Rotary Club's Teachers of the Month for February

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Renton Rotary Club’s Teachers of the Month for February

Renton Rotary Club has selected their Teachers of the Month for February. • Jennifer Koch is an eighth-grade…

Letters to the Editor

Board president shows fiscal responsibility

As I read the Editor’s Note and Mr. Sullivan’s letter to the editor (Renton Reporter, Feb. 24, 2012)…

Volunteers who participate in a City of Renton CERT Academy learn how to care for the injured during emergencies

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Renton seeks volunteers for CERT Academy

The City of Renton is recruiting volunteers to be part of the city’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT).…

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Second cleanup planned at Shadow Lake Nature Preserve

A second restoration work party is planned for 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 3, at the Shadow Lake Nature…

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AARP to hear state president

The March 16 meeting of Renton AARP will feature John Burnett, the state AARP president in Washington. The…