Colunist Carolyn Ossorio with some of her apple haul.

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Ditch the diet and focus on a ‘healthy eating life plan’ this fall | HOT FROM THE OVEN!

Diet to me usually means you have to give up eating the foods that made you squishy to…

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Time to harvest veggies, celebrate color | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The last week in August is time to harvest squash, tomatoes and beans, cut back perennials such as…

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Don’t fall behind on bloomin’ summer | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Here are more tips for keeping specific flowers producing until the first fall frost:

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Tips for finding the right wedding flowers | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

In honor of summer brides everywhere, here are a few tips on using fresh flowers in a wedding.

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What do I need to know about kids and concussions? | ASK A DOCTOR

Sports-related concussions are a major public health concern, it is estimated that 1.6 to 3.8 million injuries occur…

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Free showing of ‘Ghostbusters’ this Friday in Skyway

Sponsored by the West Hill Community Association, the movie will be shown in the U.S.Bank parking lot at…

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Stop those slugs and other early August advice | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The month of August is the time for an important garden chore – bait for slugs.

Singer and songwriter Nick Deonigi will play 8 p.m.

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Nick Deonigi brings pop, rock to Vino at The Landing

The Renton Reporter recently interviewed Renton singer and songwriter Nick Deonigi in a question-and- answer session. He will…

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Free movie Friday at Coulon Park

The city will host a showing of the movie “Paddington” beginning at dusk at Gene Coulon Beach Memorial…

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‘Toy Story’ at HMAC Friday

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center will show the Pixar classic “Toy Story” beginning at dusk. The movie will…

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Keep those roses blooming and save some water | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The fourth week of July is when your roses and fuchsias need some special attention to keep them…

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Tips for staying hydrated this weekend at River Days | ASK A DOCTOR

"The 30th anniversary of Renton River Days is this weekend and with the latest sweltering temperatures, keeping hydrated…

The Triple Treat Band plays Shuga Jazz Bistro this Friday

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Triple Treat Band plays Shuga Jazz Bistro

The Renton Reporter recently caught up with Dwain Bickham the band leader of the Triple Treat Band for…

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REMINDER: Houser Music Fest today, tomorrow

Jazz, gospel festival benefits emergency feeding programs.

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July mornings are best time to harvest those berries | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The third week of July is time to harvest early crops such as lettuce, raspberries, blueberries and everbearing…

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King County Fair runs through Sunday in Enumclaw

With its start when Washington was still a territory in 1863, the King County Fair is celebrating its…

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RECIPE: Pippimamma’s Honeyed Raspberry Banana Jam

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Columnist Carolyn Ossorio displays some of her farmers market finds and future jam projects.

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We’re jammin’ and we hope like jammin’ too | HOT FROM THE OVEN!

For me, there is a deep sense of personal fulfillment in having access to a bountiful local harvest…

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July is hydrangea season | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The middle of July is when hydrangeas usually start to bloom in Western Washington – but this summer…

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Jazz and Gospel festival to benefit feeding program

The Houser Music Festival will take place 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 18, and 3 p.m.…