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Graffiti is shown on the bridge carrying SR 169 next to the Cedar River in this photograph shot earlier this spring. Two men were arrested recently by Renton Police for spray-painted the bridge.

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Calls to police about ‘graffiti in progress’ pay off; city offers reward

Because a witness called 911, Renton Police recently caught and arrested an adult and one teen tagging a…

Nathan Blue

Life

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend; stay out of rivers, lakes, says public health

Health departments are warning that the best places to keep cool this Memorial Day Weekend ARE NOT the…

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A REMINDER: City of Renton, county offices closed Friday for furlough day

Today (May 22) is the first of four furlough days when Renton City Hall and many city offices…

Gayl Ann Bertagni

Obituaries

Gayl Ann Bertagni

Gayl Ann Bertagni March 4, 1956 – May 22, 2009 Gayl Ann Bertagni blessed our world on March…

Hazen High School’s Outstanding Seniors

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School Board honors Hazen’s Outstanding Seniors

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70 percent of swine-flu cases involve school-age children – Public Health

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Renton woman wins writing award from university

Laura Snider of Renton received the Creative Writing Award with a Concentration in Nonfiction, from the Department of…

Mary Pearl Kawamura.

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Renton woman competes in scholarship program

Renton resident Mary Pearl Kawamura is one of four young women who will compete for a crown during…

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OBITUARY: Margaret E. Mattaini

Margaret E. (Peggy) Mattaini, 95, of Renton died May 9, 2009, in Renton. She was born June 3,…

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First Financial Northwest Foundation establishes new fund for the region

The Renton Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund. This fund was…

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Renton student wins Max Block Award

A Renton High School student recently received a Max Block Award from the American Jewish Committee. Lian Caspi…

$25,000 for C.A.S.T.

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$25,000 for C.A.S.T.

Sunday was an exciting day for kids who spent some quality time with Seahawks players and other donors…

Business

Renton surgeon honored as Humanitarian of Year

Valley Orthopedic Associates surgeon Dr. Robert Veith was recently awarded the 2009 Humanitarian of the Year award by…

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Kurt Triplett appointed county executive

Interim County Executive Kurt Triplett was unanimously appointed Monday by the Metropolitan King County Council to serve as…

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200 attend RHS reunion

Just about 200 people showed up to The Renton High Old Timers’ Association annual reunion last Sunday at…

Opinion

DON PERSSON: Food, fun, friends, all at city neighborhood picnics

We are well-known in Renton for our lively, creative celebrations, especially for our wonderful neighborhood picnics. Sponsored by…

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Fairwood incorporation hearings next week

The Washington state Boundary Review Board for King County will take public testimony next week on a bid…

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Renton motorcyclist hurt in hit-run accident on Talbot; other driver later found

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a hit-run accident Thursday morning on Talbot Road South, according to Renton…

Scott Gaetzke

Obituaries

Scott Gaetzke

Scott Gaetzke Scott Gaetzke passed away at his home in Renton, WA. He was born November 18, 1960…

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Friday absences show fairly normal numbers at Lindbergh after flu scare

Another 25 students returned to Lindbergh High School today (Friday), continuing to bring the student population up to…