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There’s still time to celebrate fall color by adding a maple

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There’s still time to celebrate fall color by adding a maple

November is a great time to celebrate fall color— not too late to move a tree or plant…

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains what makes a pepper hot

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Renton parkrun celebrates its first birthday with a free 5k

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Renton parkrun celebrates its first birthday with a free 5k

The following an invitation from Renton Parkrun:

Photos, maps, fun facts make this book addicting

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Photos, maps, fun facts make this book addicting

You know?

Local Allstate agencies collect donations for military families and veterans, and give $30,000 to the USO Northwest

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Local Allstate agencies collect donations for military families and veterans, and give $30,000 to the USO Northwest

The following from the Allstate Foundation:

Photo courtesy of Kelsie Gardner                                Kelsie and her mom participating in a previous Teal and Toe walk.

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Girl Scout raises ovarian cancer awareness and receives Gold Award

The Renton local received her Gold Award last year for her efforts

Summer bloomers can’t handle our winter weather

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Summer bloomers can’t handle our winter weather

Cut back your summer-blooming annuals or just pull them and toss into the compost pile

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains wasabi

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

You’ll want to read ‘Dracul’ with the lights on

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You’ll want to read ‘Dracul’ with the lights on

It was just a little scratch.

Photo courtesy of Renton Schools Foundation                                Campbell Hill Elementary student Adrian and Honey Dew Elementary student Isaac look at the billboard featuring them that thanks Walker’s Renton Subaru and Toyota of Renton for their support of Renton Schools Foundation.

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Billboard of thanks includes two local students

The Renton School’s Foundation celebrated another year with Toyota of Renton and Walker’s Renton Subaru at the helm…

Get your home winter ready

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Get your home winter ready

PSE offers a checklist for the end of Daylight Saving Time

Plants in pots, shrubs in tubs solve outdoor problems

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Plants in pots, shrubs in tubs solve outdoor problems

Planting hardy, woody shrubs into large containers can help solve a tubful of landscape problems.

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains venom

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Prep trees for winter with the “Fall Five”

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Prep trees for winter with the “Fall Five”

In autumn, trees demand attention with their tinted maroon, orange and bronze leaves. While their warm hues dazzle…

This book will help you talk about death with loved ones

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This book will help you talk about death with loved ones

There’s plenty of food for all.

Halloween safety tips for a haunting good time

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Halloween safety tips for a haunting good time

The following from the State Fire Marshal’s Office:

Making it in America: movie review of “American Dreamer”

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Making it in America: movie review of “American Dreamer”

Recommendation: 3/5 Stars, STREAM

Top five ways to keep pets safe on Halloween

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Top five ways to keep pets safe on Halloween

The following from BluePearl Veterinary Partners:

Winter weather is unpredictable, but one thing is certain: Flooding in King County

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Winter weather is unpredictable, but one thing is certain: Flooding in King County

King County leaders urge preparedness to ensure people and property remain safe during flood season

Photo by Haley Ausbun.                                Wanda “Noni” Capellaro reflects on 100 years in Renton, looking at photos of friends and family past.

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Resident looks back at 100 years in Renton

Wanda Capellaro was born in Renton on Nov. 6, 1918, in a house next to the cows.