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Renton seeking members for Municipal Arts Commission

The City of Renton is seeking candidates for two positions on the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, one of…

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Renton School Board to decide Wednesday how to use Honey Dew

The Renton School District School Board will decide at its Wednesday meeting whether to open a school that's…

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Senior Services to provide transportation in Renton starting Jan. 3

Seattle-based Senior Services will provide transportation to seniors and those with disabilities in the Renton area starting Jan.…

Rich Zwicker is the president of the Renton City Council for 2012.

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Rich Zwicker is City Council president; council assigns committees

Rich Zwicker will preside over the Renton City Council in 2012 as the council's president. The council also…

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Habitat for Humanity hosts meetings on home ownership in Renton

Habitat for Humanity of East King County will select four income-qualified partner families for their development in Renton,…

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About 3,000 demonstrators descend on special session opener in Olympia

Washington state troopers stood by as about 3,000 people demonstrated peacefully during the first day of the special…

Life

Leisure Estates Chorale plans Christmas performances

The Leisure Estates Chorale has set several performances for the Christmas holiday.

ABOVE: Renton Schools Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel receives a check from Renton Community Foundation President Jim Medzegian. BELOW: Participating in a check presentation to the Renton Salvation Army are

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Funds in Renton Community Foundation help food bank, students

The Renton Rotary Salvation Army Food Bank received $25,000 from the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund at a…

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WACAP, BECU collecting toys, donations for orphans, agency

WACAP and BECU Benson Neighborhood Financial Center have partnered for a December 2011 toy drive, as well as…

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Des Moines woman killed in one-car rollover in I-5 Saturday night

A 20-year-old Des Moines woman died Saturday night in a one-car rollover accident on a major access onramp…

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Right on heels of Black Friday comes Cyber Monday; protect yourself, says AG

“Cyber Monday” follows the big crowds of Black Friday, as Internet sales ramp up on Nov. 28. With…

Hazen's Airashay Rogers

Sports

Opening week, non-league rundown | Girls basketball

It seems like fall sports just wrapped up, but local basketball teams start play this week. Check out…

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Park at Sea-Tac Airport; take Link Light Rail to Apple Cup Saturday

Apple Cup fans heading to the game this weekend are invited to take advantage of a half-price parking…

This Boeing 787 is in Oman Air livery.

Business

Boeing to take all-new 787 Dreamliner on a worldwide tour

Boeing soon will begin a six-month Dream Tour with its all-new 787 Dreamliner.

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State ecology department approves Renton’s shorelines update

The Washington Department of Ecology has approved the update of the City of Renton shoreline master program' which…

Beverly Jean Miller

Obituaries

Beverly Jean Miller

Beverly Jean (Polley) Miller Beverly Jean (Polley) Miller passed away on the morning of November 5, 2011. Born…

Opinion

Trying to control gang violence is not a ‘flavor of the month’ | Steve Strachan

The other day I was flipping through the cable channels and came across the movie “Colors” with Robert…

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Heavy traffic expected this weekend in downtown Seatle

As the holiday shopping season along and major planned events begin in earnest, the Washington State Department of…

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Sheriff’s Office to close Maple Valley Precinct Dec. 5

The King County Sheriff’s Precincts in Maple Valley and Kenmore will close their doors to the public starting…

Letters to the Editor

Don’t cut KCSARC’s services that help victims, kids | Letter to the editor

KCSARC (King County Sexual Assault Resource Center) is a critical element in public safety, and there has never…