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The view of Cedar River from the bridge at Riverview Park.

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Renton Trails: Cedar River Trail

After exploring much of the Cedar River Trail, I came away with one impression: The trail is a…

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Hazen, Lindbergh, Renton: A too-early look at high school football | Column

As a disclaimer, these observations are simply made from last year’s statistics. I haven’t seen any of the…

Christian Canlas of Seattle

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Best Effort Basketball Camp helps kids improve their game — and health

Kids out on the basketball courts at Liberty Park this week laughing, yelling and shooting hoops were learning…

Bobby Engram holds his daughter Bobbi

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Fast. Tough. Reliable.

Fast. Tough. Reliable.

Crew chief and boat owner Chuck Dow sits on the UL 40 – King and Bunnys Appliances

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King and Bunnys returns to the Seafair pits

UL 40, the unlimited light hydroplane sponsored by King and Bunnys Appliances in the Renton Highlands, is in…

Alejandro Hernandez (top row

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Playing soccer across the pond

Renton’s Alejandro Hernandez is getting a rare chance: To travel the world while playing a sport he loves,…

Marcus Trufant watches a drill on the second day of training camp.

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Thoughts from Seahawks training camp…with cornerback Marcus Trufant

The Seahawks training camp in Kirkland is less than a week old and the competition is already heating…

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Questions linger at wide receiver for Seahawks | Column

In my first preview of the Seahawks’ season, I previewed the offensive line and running game. In this…

A corner on one of many switchbacks on West Tiger No. 3. The trail has more than 2

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Tiger Mountain’s West No. 3 trail a good challenge for hikers | Column

Despite the weather-induced lack of a view at the Tiger Mountain summit, West Tiger No. 3 is a…

Five members of the Ironbirds play shortstop by committee Thursday in a T-ball game at Kennydale Lions Park.

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Renton youth baseball league: A place for kids to learn the basics in stress-free environment

As youth sports continue to get more and more competitive, there are still a few places where fun…

Aretha Thurmond throws at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene

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Aretha Thurmond — Olympian and Renton mother — heads to Beijing

If Aretha Thurmond has taught her competitors anything, it’s that you should never underestimate a mother. A year…

Bill Kost stands with his 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Kost has raced the car for more than 30 years and piled up more than 40 wins.

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Bill Kost, trusty Olds still tearing up drag racing track

Competitive man and trusty machine share a long association, more than 30 years of chasing down challengers on…

A view on Parasite

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Renton’s Towers of Power trails: Easy to difficult, it’s all here

The Towers of Power system of trails offers something for everyone. From a main trail for a wide,…

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Seahawks’ offseason moves: Offensive line and running backs

Seahawks training camp is approaching and the team has made a few offseason moves designed to push the…

Adam McFadden rides up one of the gradual slopes on the second half of the Lake Youngs trail.

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Lake Youngs offers off-road beginners a good place to start

Lake Youngs doesn’t deliver what you may think when first hearing its name: a view of a lake.…

Leslie Folsom poses on the edge of the practice putting green Tuesday at the Rainier Golf and Country Club in Seattle.

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Unyielding drive all part of Renton woman’s golf game

For Leslie Folsom, success in golf has always meant adaptation. She couldn’t hit as far off the tee…

Majestics co-owner Heather Gallemore of Renton

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Seattle Majestics undefeated so far in Independent Women’s Football League

Campy Campolo doesn’t always have the best view of the football action. By design, someone’s often right in…

Majestics co-owner Heather Gallemore of Renton

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A new face for football

Don Joss

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Renton card shop owner reflects on 20 years of business

To some, a 1985 Topps Alvin Davis card doesn’t mean much. Its worth is less than a dollar,…

Matt Kvech of the Renton Little League Minors Cardinals swings at a pitch during the District 7 Tournament of Champions. The Cardinals won the tournament.

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Renton Little Leaguers mop up area teams

For every baseball player, Major League dreams start on Little League diamonds. Little League is where players hone…