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RTC recognized for efforts to improve students’ lives

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RTC recognized for efforts to improve students’ lives

Courtesy of Renton Technical College

RTC’s dragonfly honors passed advocate

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RTC’s dragonfly honors passed advocate

College names Andee Jorgensen Student Success Center

County begins planning for possible snowstorms

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County begins planning for possible snowstorms

More plowed roads in the works for Renton

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.

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The latest in election results

Daily updates for Renton’s races

King County Council

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King County Council incumbents ahead, with the exception of Gossett

Preliminary results are in for the King County Council races.

Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

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Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

The no camp on affirmative action is winning by just over one point.

I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

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I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

The initiative promises $30 car tabs, but opponents say it will destroy state transit infrastructure.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.

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Early results show possible winners in contested Renton races

Election night results show tight races, early poll leaders

Photo courtesy of King County. From left facing to right, Renton City Councilmember Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, Renton Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, and Renton Public Works staff member Joe Farah listen to a briefing on work at the Black River Pump Station during a recent tour.

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Flood imminent unless pump station upgrades

Renton, King County leaders discuss budget for Black River flood management

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King County Council authorizes staff to draft road levy ballot measure

The county is projected to run out of capital funding for roads and bridges by 2025.

Courtesy of Renton School District. The new cameras on school buses, part of new Stop Paddle Camera Program. Those caught on camera illegally passing school buses face $419 tickets.

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School bus passers face $400 in fines

New cameras set to catch those breaking school bus laws

The fire department cares about all 911 calls

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The fire department cares about all 911 calls

Local organization works to help those who call EMS frequently

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                An honorary ribbon cutting at the site for the new Family First Community Center, Saturday, Oct. 26 next to Cascade Elementary School.

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Local leaders and influencers celebrate community center

Mayor Denis Law, Doug Baldwin cherish Renton’s generosity

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton History Museum’s new exhibit, Sparkle, is going on until April 4, 2020.

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Renton museum puts on the Ritz

New exhibit features fashions from the past

King County parents are still struggling with child care

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King County parents are still struggling with child care

A new report looks at the effects on parents here and across the state.

Photo courtesy of Skyway Fire (King County Fire District 20). Firefighters after putting out a fire in Skyway.

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No illegal grow found in Renton house fire

Renton Regional Fire Authority posted on Facebook that after handling an accidental house fire in Skyway, responders found…

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King County studies broadband access

A report due to the council in January could show opportunities for expansion.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Olde Fashioned Halloween Party, Saturday Oct. 26 in downtown Renton featured trick-or-treating, games prizes and the doggy costume contest.

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Happy Halloween Renton!

Residents come out to play in fun costumes

Safety first this Halloween

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Safety first this Halloween

Creative costumes, scary decorations and delicious treats — oh my! As Halloween creeps up on us, the State…

Photo courtesy of Karisa Keasey.

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Stories of strife in watercolor

Renton author, painter uses compassion to tell refugees’ stories