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Spring color is on display

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Spring color is on display

The fourth week of March is a time of explosive growth in Western Washington so take a moment…

Vote for Best of Renton 2019

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Vote for Best of Renton 2019

Vote for your favorite Renton restaurants, businesses, community leaders and more.

Moyaak Chuol, senior at Lindbergh High School, holds up his first place trophy with teacher Creed Nelson on Feb. 23. Chuol starts a job at Boeing after graduation. Courtesy of Creed Nelson.

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Lindbergh senior wins competition, snags job

Moyaak Chuol won an aerospace manufacturing competition against more than 50 other high school students

Unofficial spring has arrived, tips for planting seeds

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Unofficial spring has arrived, tips for planting seeds

The third week of March and spring is officially sprung so celebrate with a fresh pair of garden…

Henry Beleford displays photos of current high school students have come through his shop to get their letterman jackets. Beleford said once they graduate, he takes their photos down. Photo by Sarah Brenden

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Local shop owner helps students show school spirit

What started out as a part-time gig has turned full time for Rainier Beach resident Henry Beleford.

Keeping the Evergreen State green

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Keeping the Evergreen State green

By Jennifer Lennox

Lisa Rosenblum KCLS Director

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Libraries as entrepreneurial hubs

Key measures of a healthy economy include, among other things, new businesses that create jobs and attract skilled…

Pull or smother shot weeds to save time

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Pull or smother shot weeds to save time

The second week of March is time to fertilize the lawn, plant perennials and hardy annuals like pansies,…

Youth leaders reclaim ‘lost urban creeks’ in Renton

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Youth leaders reclaim ‘lost urban creeks’ in Renton

As a culmination of the first year of a paid internship project, youth leaders from Unleash the Brilliance…

Seahawk KJ Wright surprises students

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Seahawk KJ Wright surprises students

Wright visited St. Anthony’s School in downtown Renton Monday, March 4.

Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for March

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Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for March

The award is given to students who have leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA and volunteer in the…

Local artists add flair to fire hydrants

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Local artists add flair to fire hydrants

South Renton Connection is adding some flair to its neighborhood in unsuspecting spots.

Renton Rotary selects Teachers of the Month for February

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Renton Rotary selects Teachers of the Month for February

Kim Browne, Sara Jerger and Donelle Tyler were selected as teachers of the month.

The art of writing

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The art of writing

The process of writing is a mystery to most people. People dream of becoming writers — but they…

Now is the time to venture outside, start planting

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Now is the time to venture outside, start planting

The end of February is time to dig in and get planting. This is the season to save…

Courtesy of Cal Poly.                                Jacob Winter, second from the left in the back row on the steps of the California state Capitol in Sacramento.

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Liberty High grad honored by California lawmakers with art

Courtesy of California Polytechnic State University:

For whodunit lovers, this short story is a gleefully-dark delight

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For whodunit lovers, this short story is a gleefully-dark delight

Growing older is a very good thing.

Heard of Papa Simms grocery store? Lecture reflects on Renton’s black history

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Heard of Papa Simms grocery store? Lecture reflects on Renton’s black history

Two virtual lectures will be held at area libraries to celebrate Black History Month.

Smart ways to keep homes warm

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Smart ways to keep homes warm

Q&A with Johns Manville: DIY Insulation tips for maximizing home energy efficiency

See Binetti host Container Wars daily at show

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See Binetti host Container Wars daily at show

Time to take a trip around the world — just by making a trip to Seattle. This year…