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3 safety tips for people using the Cedar River Trail

Several years ago we got into modern bicycling, buying cruiser-type bikes with trail-bike features to handle our local…

Letters to the Editor

Bicyclists aren’t the only ones who ride too fast on Cedar River Trail

The aftershock of Velda Mapelli’s death has not lessened for those of us who frequent the Cedar River…

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Cyclists ride too fast on Cedar River Trail and should be banned

The majority of cyclists don’t give any indication that they are there or are about to pass you…

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Save Lindbergh’s swimming pool

People who live by the Lindbergh swimming pool and many who either have themselves or know someone who…

A group of volunteers from the Kennydale Neighborhood Association and the Kennydale Lions Club spread bark at the Kennydale Lions Park for Earth Day April 24.

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Volunteers spiff up Kennydale Park in Renton

About 25 people came out to help spread about 17 yards of bark mulch at the Kennydale Lions…

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Renton’s Springbrook boardwalk receives Spotlight Award

The City of Renton’s Springbrook Trail Boardwalk project was recently awarded the Spotlight Award from the Washington Recreation…

Renton’s CROP Walk started at Liberty Park and proceeded on the Cedar River Trail.

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Renton CROP Walk raises $25,000

So far about $25,000 was raised in Renton’s CROP Hunger Walk 2010 on Sunday.

Thousands participate in Sikh Day Parade in Renton

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Thousands participate in Sikh Day Parade in Renton

An estimated 5,000 Sikhs from across the region participated in the third Sikh Day Parade and community gathering…

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Rotary Club of Renton plans wine tasting event to buy coats for kids

The Rotary Club of Renton is holding a wine tasting to raise money for purchasing winter coats for…

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Rich Perteet named new deputy Public Works official

Rich Perteet is the new deputy administrator of the Public Works Department. Perteet replaces Peter Hahn, who took…

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Mayor Denis Law urges summer water conservation with National Drinking Water Week

In an effort to celebrate the city’s supply of clean water and to encourage all citizens to help…

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Former deputy chief is new fire marshal

Charles M. Duffy, who retired in 2008 as a deputy chief in the Renton Fire and Emergency Services…

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Two Renton teens shot outside party in Newcastle

Two Renton teens were shot when a party in Newcastle became violent early Sunday morning, according to the…

Obituaries

Marie Diambri

Marie Diambri May 3, 1923 – January 12, 2010 The eldest of three children, Marie was born in…

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RENTON BLOTTER: Two men beat driver traveling on Puget Drive

The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: Two men walked into traffic and beat…

New Eagle scouts

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Five new Eagle scouts from Fairwood troop

Five scouts from BSA Troop 449 (Fairwood) recently received their Eagle Award, the highest rank in Scouting.

Rotary Club Teachers of the Month for March

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Rotary Club Teachers of the Month for March

The Rotary Club of Renton has honored its Teachers of the Month for March.

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Eight Renton teachers honored with Ahead of the Class awards

Eight Renton teachers have been selected as winners of this year’s Renton Chamber of Commerce Ahead of the…

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Motocycle ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America

Puppy Putt 8, a charity motorcycle ride to benefit will be June 19.

Artist Richard Jahn

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Firefighter Richard Jahn plans two shows

Richard Jahn, a noted artist and Renton firefighter, is drawing on the melodies of the Moody Blues and…