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Self-care 101: Make your mental health a priority

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Self-care 101: Make your mental health a priority

Mental illnesses — including depression and anxiety — are among the most common health conditions in the United…

Apply a little TLC when pruning Japanese maples

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Apply a little TLC when pruning Japanese maples

Summer is an excellent time to prune many ornamental trees. Among the more popular species are the numerous…

There are many reasons to visit farmers markets

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There are many reasons to visit farmers markets

Marianne Binetti will appear from 11:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at the Auburn Farmers Market…

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Richard Jahn, a local artist, and a local firefighter

Local artist, Richard Jahn has always been resistant to any class or instructor who tried to force him…

The Relay for Life of Renton last weekend raised $42,793.27 to help fight cancer in the community. More than 250 participants on 32 teams made up of local businesses, organization and school groups participated in the event. Submitted photo from The Relay for Life of Renton.

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Renton holds Relay for Life June 22

The following is a press release from Relay for Life of Renton.

A Renton Technical College student demonstrates what the students will be building for the Girls Exploring Tech camp. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Camp lets girls dip their toes into tech

The camp gives girls the opportunity to gain experience in technology and see if it is something they…

Photos can represent good, bad memories

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Photos can represent good, bad memories

The picture reminds you of a thousand things.

Five inspired ideas gleaned from a visit to Tuscany

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Five inspired ideas gleaned from a visit to Tuscany

The third week of June is the start of summer and that means more outdoor living. Make this…

Renton Senior Activity Center attendees Steve Riordan, Skip Clemens and Jackie Silva are seen here, left, enjoying sunshine and conversation. Courtesy photo

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Senior centers are more than “boring old people”

When my daughter turned 50 last year, I showed her the cover of my Golden Opportunities brochure, the…

This book, like change, is a good thing

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This book, like change, is a good thing

Change, they say, is good.

Seven secrets for growing stunning succulents

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Seven secrets for growing stunning succulents

The second week of June is not too late to plant some food. You can visit the garden…

You’ll enjoy ‘Us Against You’ more if you read the prequel

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You’ll enjoy ‘Us Against You’ more if you read the prequel

You’re going down.

Dr. Universe describes glaciers

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Dr. Universe describes glaciers

Dear Dr. Universe: What is a glacier? – Addison, Pullman, WA

‘Born to Fish’ will hook you in

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‘Born to Fish’ will hook you in

It was not your typical romance.

‘13 Reasons Why’ season two did not disappoint

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‘13 Reasons Why’ season two did not disappoint

“The main character killed herself, what would this second season be about? What more was there to tell?…

Weather whiplash and protecting newly-planted trees

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Weather whiplash and protecting newly-planted trees

“Spring is the perfect time to give all trees the extra TLC they need.”

‘West Like Lightning’ will get your stamp of approval

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‘West Like Lightning’ will get your stamp of approval

Click. No stamps.

It’s time to mow, plant and prune — then mow some more

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It’s time to mow, plant and prune — then mow some more

It is a good week to plant geraniums, petunias and other annuals.

She can do it all: Family, city and triathlon

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She can do it all: Family, city and triathlon

Maple Valley is trying to partner with Renton to bring the Ironman competition to Washington.

Author Debbie Macomber poses with the cast of “The Inn at Rose Harbor.” Photo courtesy Renton School District

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Writer watches story unfold on stage

Author Debbie Macomber watched the play adaptation of her book at Hazen High School last week.