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Now is time to get prune your winter weary plants

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Now is time to get prune your winter weary plants

The second week of February is time to get outside and prune back roses and the dry brown…

It may take time to sink into but ‘How to Stop Time’ is worth the read

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It may take time to sink into but ‘How to Stop Time’ is worth the read

The big hand is on the “12.”

Jean Newell cuts a customer’s hair in her salon — Jean’s Beauty Salon — that opened in the 1950s. (Courtesy photo)

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For more than 50 years, she cut, styled and built a landmark

Renton salon owner dies, but her daughter continues her legacy.

Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra and Debut Orchestra celebrate 30 years

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Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra and Debut Orchestra celebrate 30 years

The orchestras meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings from September to April.

11th grade girls can now apply for Evergreen Girls State

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11th grade girls can now apply for Evergreen Girls State

Participants learn the mechanics of city, county and state government and to practice responsible citizenship.

Free class on soil and plants scheduled for Feb. 10

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Free class on soil and plants scheduled for Feb. 10

Natural Yard Care is hosting the event 10 a.m. at King County South Treatment Plant.

Kick off to spring party begins Feb. 7

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Kick off to spring party begins Feb. 7

“This is the premiere kick off to spring and lucky for us it is held indoors every February…

Effects of seasonal affective disorder can last up to six months

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Effects of seasonal affective disorder can last up to six months

The disorder is generally more common in women and in those older than 20 years old, according to…

With help from ‘The Grumpy Gardener,’ you can prepare for spring | The Bookworm

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With help from ‘The Grumpy Gardener,’ you can prepare for spring | The Bookworm

Normally, you’d never allow it.

From left, Kathy Nguyen, Brianna Zhou and Steven Marzan were Youth of the Month for February.

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Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for February

The award is given to students who have leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA and volunteer in the…

“Hamilton” is making its Seattle run from Feb. 6 to March 18 at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle. (Courtesy photo)

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Your shot at $10 ‘Hamilton’ tickets

Forty orchestra tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. Performances start Feb. 6 at the…

Bea Mathewson, 102, accidentally sent an email to the wrong person, ended up with two pen pals and was featured in a Buzzfeed video. She has been living in Renton since 1939. (Leah Abraham | Renton Reporter)

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How a 102-year-old woman sent a wrong email and ended up on Buzzfeed

Renton resident Bea Mathewson found two unlikely pen pals by accident.

The “Black & White” exhibit will run until May 19. The opening event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave S. (Image courtesy of Renton History Museum)

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New exhibit examines fashion through the ages

‘Black White’ will open Jan. 30 at Renton History Museum.

Cascade Bicycle Club members can now register for Seattle to Portland biking trip

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Cascade Bicycle Club members can now register for Seattle to Portland biking trip

This bike ride, which is over 200 miles, is the largest multiple-day biking event in the Northwest.

This book will WOW you | Point of Review

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This book will WOW you | Point of Review

Wow.

Dylan Avila’s performed his one-man show, “My Turn at the Bat,” Jan. 6. COURTESY PHOTO

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Comeback comedian swings back

After being hit on the head with a baseball bat, Dylan Avila returns to the stage.

Indoor plants are perfect antidote for winter doldrums

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Indoor plants are perfect antidote for winter doldrums

Pick a houseplant from Marianne Binetti’s list that will best match your motives and personality.

Keeping food records and boosting health

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Keeping food records and boosting health

“…recording what you eat can boost awareness and allow you to alter your eating habits subconsciously”

Newly elected Talbot Hill MicroSociety officials sworn in | VIDEO

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Newly elected Talbot Hill MicroSociety officials sworn in | VIDEO

Talbot Hill Elementary MicroSociety conducted its annual inauguration of the student government Jan. 11.

Renton middle schools gear up for upcoming musicals

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Renton middle schools gear up for upcoming musicals

Students from McKnight, Nelson and Risdon Middle Schools have been rehearsing for musicals since November.