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SCHOOL UPDATE: Renton schools 90 minutes late due to weather
RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: 90 Minutes Late, Limited Transportation All Day: The following programs are canceled: AM Kindergarten, Hillcrest…
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City of Renton food drive continues through Saturday
The City of Renton’s annual food drive to collect food and donations for the Salvation Army Renton Rotary…
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I-90 UPDATE: Westbound I-90 closures again delayed, freeway open Tuesday night
For the second consecutive night, drivers who expected delays and detours on westbound I-90 will find the roadway…
Life
Washington Chef’s cookbook helps food bank patrons make most of meal
What can you make with baby formula, celery, shredded pork, tomatoes and spaghetti sauce? Cornbread breakfast casserole, of…
Life
Renton A&E Calendar | Dec. 17
The entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a…
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“Around the World Christmas Care”: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18-20; also 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 20. Girl Scout Troop…
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Chamber raises about $50,000 at annual auction
Thursday’s annual Renton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Auction was a success, said Chamber President Bill Taylor, even if…
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11 firefighters graduate from first in-house academy
After 12 grueling weeks of training, the City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department has graduated 11…
Business
Greenfresh Market is closed for now
The lights are off. The electronic reader board is dead. The parking lot is empty. Greenfresh Market is…
News
Northwood students scratched with razor; boy is suspended
King County Sheriff deputies were called to Northwood Middle School Dec. 9 after a 12-year-old boy reportedly scratched…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Kent woman arrested for kicking officer in knee
A Kent woman was arrested Nov. 29 for investigation of third-degree felony assault for allegedly kicking a Renton…
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New estimates released for replacing SR 520 bridge
It will cost about at least $4.5 billion to build a new 520 bridge complete with an interchange…
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King County hospitals face nursing shortage
With four recent hires, the recovery floor at Valley Medical Center (VMC) is doing all right. Registered nurse…
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THE DEEP FREEZE: Cascade passes closed; avoiding accidents; caring for pets
The state has closed Chinook Pass, Cayuse Pass and the North Cascades Highway for the season. After reviewing…
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I-405 UPDATE: New bridge over I-90 opens today
Drivers heading south on I-405 will use a new freeway bridge over I-90 starting Tuesday morning. Traffic will…
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King County: Expect an icy commute this morning
County officials are predicting a tough commute on the roads this morning because of the weekend’s storm that…
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Renton motorcycle officer injured in accident will be “just fine.”
The veteran officer of the Renton Police Department injured in a collision Friday was sore, but suffered no…
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Marcie Maxwell resigns from School Board, replacement sought
Wednesday night was emotional for the Renton School District Board of Directors. That’s when Marcie Maxwell presented the…
Opinion
King County must start making tough choices now
The King County Council recently adopted the 2009 budget. It was the toughest budget in recent memory. A…