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Festival brings fans to Blue Angels flightline this weekend

Fast planes, fast cars, music, food, fun and viewing offers acres of shade, air conditioning

Measles, it’s never too late to get vaccinated

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Measles, it’s never too late to get vaccinated

The summer is a great time to get outdoors and have fun; don’t let measles ruin your plans.

Photo courtesy of Nextdoor                                Sandra Havlik sports her “Neighborhood Champion” kit from Nextdoor from her Renton Police Department desk where she manages social media accounts.

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Renton police employee honored by Nextdoor

Sandra Havlik was honored for her use of the social media platform to connect with the community.

Photos courtesy of Gary Palmer.

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Local chambers celebrate business community — luau style | Photo Gallery

Three local chambers of commerce — Renton, Kent and Southside Seattle — came together Thursday evening for an…

As hot, dry weather grips region, King County has landscaping tips to reduce wildfire risk

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As hot, dry weather grips region, King County has landscaping tips to reduce wildfire risk

Learn how rural homeowners can develop plans for simple maintenance work to reduce risk of wildfire.

Renton seeks candidate for Renton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

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Renton seeks candidate for Renton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

Applications for the position are due by Aug. 31 at 5 p.m.

Make your home happier with hydrangeas

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Make your home happier with hydrangeas

The last week of July means you can continue to harvest fruits and vegetables, deadhead faded blooms from…

You won’t be disappointed when diving into “The Sinners”

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You won’t be disappointed when diving into “The Sinners”

The appointment is on the books.

City of Renton offers ideas to stay safe and beat the heat

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City of Renton offers ideas to stay safe and beat the heat

From the City of Renton:

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Photo recap of Renton’s Summerfest

Summerfest, last weekend July 21, was put on to celebrate community spirit and pride. The event involved music,…

Movie review: ‘Incredibles 2’

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Movie review: ‘Incredibles 2’

Seeing Incredibles 2, as an adult…

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…