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Skyway VFW Post 9430 auxiliary president Emma Hassebroek presents a $1,000 check to Rachael Reed, awarded for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

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Skyway VFW celebrates essay contest winner

Rachael Reed, 14, received $1,000 for her Patriot’s Pen essay submission.

Renton remains Washington’s eighth largest city

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Renton remains Washington’s eighth largest city

Renton has been the eighth largest city since at least 2010

You’ll be up on your feet after reading ‘And Then We Danced’

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You’ll be up on your feet after reading ‘And Then We Danced’

You can’t stop your feet.

Representatives from Walker’s Renton Subaru, Valley’s Cancer Services Team and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Valley cancer patients receive gift of warm blankets

Walker’s Renton Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma society made a special delivery.

The Northwest becoming obsessed with hydrangeas

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The Northwest becoming obsessed with hydrangeas

The third week of July belongs to hydrangeas. These long-blooming, shade-tolerant shrubs are my personal favorites. I don’t…

State Parks Boating Program launches Paddle Safe Week

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State Parks Boating Program launches Paddle Safe Week

From July 20 through July 28

Photo submitted from previous Fair

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Animals, Rides, Food and Technology

The King County Fair starts July 19.

Sound Transit to host open houses about Bus Rapid Transit on the I-405 corridor

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Sound Transit to host open houses about Bus Rapid Transit on the I-405 corridor

Members of the public are invited to learn about, and offer input, on the Bus Rapid Transit project.

Immoral choices: a Review of ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’

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Immoral choices: a Review of ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’

The Plot: The drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists…

Prepare now for wildfire smoke, unhealthy air quality

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Prepare now for wildfire smoke, unhealthy air quality

King County also issued a Phase 1 Burn Ban effective Saturday, July 14.

Questions, answers for summertime gardening

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Questions, answers for summertime gardening

The second week of July is the time to renew groundcovers by shearing them back and applying a…

Photos by Haley Ausbun

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Sonic Drive-In now open in Renton

The Sonic opened Friday, July 13.

Submitted photo

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City Fruit Partners with the International Rescue Committee to Bring Harvest to South King County

This is the first major City Fruit harvest incorporating some South King County, including Renton

New database helps officers identify persons with cognitive disabilities

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New database helps officers identify persons with cognitive disabilities

Renton’s Take Me Home program was initiated by Community Programs Coordinator Cyndie Parks.

A fan of “The Simpsons” or not, you’ll want to get a hold of “Springfield Confidential”

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A fan of “The Simpsons” or not, you’ll want to get a hold of “Springfield Confidential”

On any other day, you’d scream to sleep in.

Photo of Renton School District students from June 27 courtesy of Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

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Students launch careers through apprenticeship program

Eleven Renton juniors were hired June 27 in an event at the Museum of Flight to work in…

My Favorite Martins

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My Favorite Martins

Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.

Photo courtesy Renton Chamber of Commerce

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Traveling exhibit coming to Renton in 2020

Smithsonian traveling exhibit tour announced

I may never be stressed when looking at a tree

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I may never be stressed when looking at a tree

The first week of July is a good time to get snippy, harvest, feed and weed. You’ll also…

‘Bearskin’ is a thriller like no other

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‘Bearskin’ is a thriller like no other

Sometimes, you just need to get away.