Renton Rotary selects December Youth of the Month

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Renton Rotary selects December Youth of the Month

The award is given to students with leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA, participate in activities and volunteer.

Santa takes pics with Renton pets

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Santa takes pics with Renton pets

The Landing invited Renton pet owners to bring their pets for a photo-op with Santa Dec. 11.

See the Nutcracker on ice Dec. 22

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See the Nutcracker on ice Dec. 22

The Kent Valley Figure Skating Club is presenting Our Very Own Nutcracker On Ice at 6:30 p.m. on…

Do’s and don’ts for buying poinsettias and hellebores as gifts

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Do’s and don’ts for buying poinsettias and hellebores as gifts

The second week of December is time to buy potted poinsettias and hellebores as gift plants.

Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra with director Alexei Girsh rehearses on stage. (Courtesy image)

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Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra to perform Dec. 17

The winter concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at Carco Theatre.

Holiday events at the Landing

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Holiday events at the Landing

From now until Christmas Eve, enjoy the various events for the whole family at the Renton Landing.

New Masonic Lodge officers sworn in for 2018 term

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New Masonic Lodge officers sworn in for 2018 term

St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge held its installation of officers on Nov. 29.

Savory pies for the holiday season | IN THE KITCHEN

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Savory pies for the holiday season | IN THE KITCHEN

Pies can be sweet and savory. We try out spicy pork pie and leftover Thanksgiving pie recipes.

11 facts about Christmas trees for this holiday season

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11 facts about Christmas trees for this holiday season

Did you know Oregon and Washington produce nearly one-third of all Christmas trees harvested each year?

Seattle Film Summit has expanded

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Seattle Film Summit has expanded

The summit starts Saturday, Dec. 9 at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.

Local students join Rainier Youth Choirs

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Local students join Rainier Youth Choirs

Twelve members of the Rainier Youth Choirs were accepted to sing as part of an Honor Choir at…

Deadline for the League of Extraordinary Givers nominations is Dec. 8

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Deadline for the League of Extraordinary Givers nominations is Dec. 8

A ceremony on Feb. 15, 2018 will be held to induct the newest members.

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5 tips for selecting Medicare coverage before December deadline

Annual enrollment deadline is Dec. 7.

First Santa photography business continues to capture his magic within the community

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First Santa photography business continues to capture his magic within the community

Arthur & Associates Holiday Photographers claims to be the first to take portraits of children with department store…

Renton teenager belts glass-shattering notes

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Renton teenager belts glass-shattering notes

Jessica Zemanek, 13, may look like a shy and quiet teenager, until she sings

From left, Stephanie Penney Heidi Schumacher and Katie Horelick were selected as November’s Teachers of the Month. (Courtesy photos)

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November Teachers of the Month

As part of their commitment to education, and to celebrate teachers in the Renton School District, each month…

Hazen Players gear up for fall play ‘Pillow Talk’

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Hazen Players gear up for fall play ‘Pillow Talk’

Performances start 7 p.m., Nov 30 at Hazen High School Performing Arts Center.

Thor isn’t relatable, but worth streaming | REVIEW

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Thor isn’t relatable, but worth streaming | REVIEW

“The motivation… for the villain are so underdeveloped the audience doesn’t grow to fear or understand them.”

A Thanksgiving as sweet as apple pie

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A Thanksgiving as sweet as apple pie

Try out ‘Ginny and Alaina’s old fashioned apple pie’ this holiday season.

On a mission to feed every hungry belly

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On a mission to feed every hungry belly

Renton businesswoman Monique Edwards started a lunch box service to feed hungry students.