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A crowd estimated at about 125 swimmers takes the plunge into the chilly waters of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park New Year’s Day as part of the annual Polar Bear Dip put on by the City of Renton and Ivar’s.

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Polar bears dip-toe

About 125 people dipped their toes – and more – into the chilly waters of Lake Washington New…

Letters to the Editor

Renton: Home for holidays

Having just returned from an evening stroll amongst the array of holiday lights at Coulon Park, it occurred…

Letters to the Editor

Five reasons why not to annex to KCLS

First, a bit of my background. I was personnel director at the King County Library System for five…

Letters to the Editor

Keep library independent, even if updates slow

I support an independent Renton library. If we join King County, there may be an initial bump in…

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Annexing to KCLS would mean big tax increase

While it is unclear what advantages will accrue to Renton residents if our library annexes to the King…

Rotary Youth of the Month for January

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Rotary Youth of the Month for January

The Rotary Club of Renton has recognized three high school students January Youth of the Month. Nathan Tat…

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Nighttime lane, ramp closures planned on I-405 in Renton this week

Late night and early morning drivers should prepare for nighttime delays in Renton this week while crews with…

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County gets money for ‘green’ projects

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12 Renton teachers earn national board certification

Twelve more Renton School District teachers received national board teaching certification this year. The district now has about…

Letters to the Editor

How could anyone vote for health bill?

I do not understand how anyone who claims to represent the majority of the voters who elected them…

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Library future is with KCLS

Coming Feb. 9, Renton residents will get the opportunity to make a choice and vote for the best…

In June crews with the Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department were joined by firefighters from nearby cities to battle the Wells Avenue fire downtown.

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The big stories in Renton for 2009

Renton Reporter staff members Dean A. Radford, Celeste Gracey and Adam McFadden compiled this list of the big…

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Man steals truck, then calls 911

A 19-year-old Tacoma man was arrested after he called 911 to report the vehicle he stole ran out…

Obituaries

Dale E Hopkins

Dale E. Hopkins In loving memory of Dale E. Hopkins, 69, who passed away while playing his final…

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Highline runs out of retraining funds

Highline Community College’s Worker Retraining, Opportunity Grants and Basic Food & Education Training (BFET) programs have no more…

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County restores money for 4-H

The King County Council recently approved money for youth programs of the King County 4-H, including the Head,…

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Port of Seattle buys rail corridor for $81 million

The Port of Seattle has finalized acquisition of the Eastside Rail Corridor from Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway,…

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Metro Transit looking for committee members

King County Metro Transit is accepting applications for several vacancies on its Accessible Services Advisory Committee, which provides…

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Metro Transit changes begin Jan.1

Several changes in the way rides use King County Metro Transit will begin on Jan. 1. Those changes…

Business

First Savings Bank Northwest senior vice president to retire

Robert H. Gagnier, senior vice president – chief lending administration officer for the Renton-based First Savings Bank Northwest,…