Street names in North Renton change

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Street names in North Renton change

North Park Drive was changed to North Southport Drive, and Northeast Park Drive to Northeast Sunset Boulevard.

Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance upkeep at Safeco Field in Seattle. Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

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King County leaders want to allocate $180 million to Safeco Field

But once councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.

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Tiffany Park students welcomed by a ‘Dap Line’

The event was planned by the school’s I-CARE (Inviting Conversations About Race and Equity) parent committee.

King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

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King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.

American Legion Fred Hancock Post and Unit 19 honors veterans on National Poppy Day

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American Legion Fred Hancock Post and Unit 19 honors veterans on National Poppy Day

People worldwide wear the poppy to honor living veterans and those who lost their lives.

Renton Memorial Day ceremony on May 28

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Renton Memorial Day ceremony on May 28

The ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m., May 28 at Veterans Memorial Park, 523 Third Ave. S.

Field is set for fall election season

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Field is set for fall election season

Check out who is running in the area legislative and congressional districts.

Financial forecast opens city’s budgeting season

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Financial forecast opens city’s budgeting season

Early projections reflect the $3 million loss in sales tax from the Cascade/Benson Hill annexation.

Buy lemonade, help fight cancer

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Buy lemonade, help fight cancer

Antonio’s Grand Lemonade Stand is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 2 at Cascade Elementary School.

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Renton police looking for robbery suspects

The two suspects were involved in a strong arm robbery in Walmart May 17.

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Man steals jewelry worth $20,000 from Renton pawn shop

The suspect entered the store, smashed the ring display case with a hammer and took the jewelry May…

Officer Thaddeus Kerkhoff, right, with his wife Shari, left, and daughter Harlem. Photo courtesy Renton School District

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RHS school resource officer wins award for community service

Officer Thaddeus Kerkhoff received the Washington Association of School Administrators Community Service award.

Renton Relay for Life is June 22

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Renton Relay for Life is June 22

The event begins 6 p.m. Friday and runs until 8 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at Renton Memorial Stadium.

Students at Alisa Vinson’s kindergarten class at Cascade Elementary School grab breakfast in their classroom. The breakfast program at Cascade ensures every student in the school eats breakfast in their classroom. Photos by Leah Abraham

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Cascade Elementary School wins national award for breakfast program

The program ensures every student in the school eats breakfast in their classroom.

Got hot food? Volunteers needed

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Got hot food? Volunteers needed

The Renton Meal Coalition is looking for volunteers to bring hot food to serve during its evening meal…

This petroleum refinery in Anacortes is run by Shell, one of the defendants in the suit brought by King County. Photo by Walter Siegmund/Wikipedia Commons

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Can King County win its lawsuit against Big Oil?

Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.

City initiative aims to spruce up downtown

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City initiative aims to spruce up downtown

The emphasis involves multiple city departments, businesses, Chamber of Commerce, Renton Downtown Partnership and others.

Renton students qualify for Washington Aerospace Scholars summer residency

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Renton students qualify for Washington Aerospace Scholars summer residency

The residency includes a six-day experience at the Museum of Flight from June to July.

Donate blood on May 21

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Donate blood on May 21

The donation event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

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Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

King County, however, won’t get any of that money.