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The Renton Recreation Blue Jays are one of three Renton Special Olympics softball teams competing this weekend in the Special Olympics 2008 Summer Sport Classic

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Special Olympians compete in Sport Classic

Chris Wood expects the Blue Jays to win its softball division at this weekend’s Special Olympics 2008 Summer…

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Out & About in Renton | Aug. 23

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Antonio Cube Sr. and Estela Cube were recently named Washington State Parents of the Year 2008 by the Washington State Parents Day Council.

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Washington Parents Day Council names Fairwood couple parents of the year

Estela Cube wakes up crying some nights, missing her son and two grandchildren living in far-away Washington, D.C.…

Faith Williams art will be exhibited at Carco Theatre Aug. 16 - Oct. 3.  Williams of Renton is a collage artist. Her works are made of paper and puffy paint and often feature stones and beading. In her artist biography for Carco Theatre

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Collage artist

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Out & About in Renton | Aug. 20

Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.

Rachel O’Brien swims laps at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in preparation for her fourth Danskin triathlon. Once about 300 pounds

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Renton’s Rachel O’Brien to compete in 4th Danskin Triathlon Sunday

Rachel O’Brien has the choice to be healthy. She realized that during her first triathlon four years ago.

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Out & About in Renton | Aug. 16

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Fifteen Renton youth are in “Snow White & The 7: Each One Teach One

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Renton teen Bolden leads Langston Hughes Center’s atypical telling of ‘Snow White’

Jordon Bolden of Renton is the prince in a retelling of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” But…

Jeanne Maimon of Seattle finishes edges on a serger  at a recent sewing class at Renton Technical College.

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Renton Technical College tailors save money, customize fits

Jeanne Maimon would rather go naked than wear clothes for sale in today’s stores. But Maimon’s no nudist.…

The new Seahawks headquarters and practice facility includes a massive covered area for team training.

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The 12th Man flag firmly planted in Renton

I’ve experienced the grand cathedrals of England, meant to inspire awe in both visitor and the faithful.

Jet City Espresso barista Patrick Balles serves Jessica Smith

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Auction helps Jet City prepare for its closure History to highest bidder

John Middlebrooks bought the night’s first item: an orange and purple inflatable snake stuck through a heart-shaped slinky.…

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Out & About in Renton | Aug. 6

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In “Once Upon a Mattress

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Carco Theatre teens present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

“Once Upon a Mattress” opened to record crowds at IKEA Renton River Days. Director and producer Vincent Orduna…

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Out & About in Renton | Aug. 2

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Bailey Miller of Puyallup

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Renton River Days. Next up: Parade, food, duckies

Bailey Miller of Puyallup

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Renton River Days: Next up: Parade, food, duckies

Children of all ages shuttled in Wednesday on buses, cars, bikes and even wagons to Liberty Park, eager…

Allison Fernald of Renton

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Cooling off

Master woodcarver Jim Ploegman poses in his shop and classroom with a hawk mask he made in the Northwest coast style. It and other masks will be on display at IKEA Renton River Days.

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Award-winning woodcarver returns to Renton River Days

Jim Ploegman still has part of his first wood-carving attempt on his woodshop wall. It was a planter…

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Out & About in Renton | July 23

A look at arts and entertainment events in Renton.

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Out & About in Renton | July 19

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