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All four Renton teams kick off season with wins

The Liberty football team opened the season with a win for the first time since 2004. The Patriots…

Quinton Richardson at spring football practice. Richardson is starting at cornerback as a redshirt freshman.

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O’Dea grad Quinton Richardson gets defensive at UW

A dream realized, an opportunity seized. Quinton Richardson is making the most of his opportunity to play football…

Lindbergh’s David Valentine gets airborne defending against a pass to teammate Diondre Toms

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Fall sports preview: Lindbergh football

Upon first glance, the Lindbergh Eagles’ roster looks offensive. No, it isn’t unpleasant or repugnant. It is, however,…

Sophomore quarterback Travis Johnson

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Hazen looks to avoid repeat of bungled ’07 start | HS Football

The Hazen Highlanders jumped out to a 7-0 lead against Auburn Mountainview in the first quarter of the…

Justin Forsett takes a handoff in practice Aug. 19.

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Seahawk Justin Forsett makes case for RB job

Call him shifty, call him elusive. Call him lightning in a 5-foot-8 bottle. Whatever you want to call…

Renton native Everrette Thompson at Husky football training camp in early August. Thompson went to Kennedy

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Making waves at the next level

The moment is probably still burned in the minds of diehard Renton High fans. The night was Oct.…

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A look at cross country and girls soccer

Here’s an early look at the fall season for Renton’s boys and girls cross country and girls soccer…

Jockey Jennifer Whitaker aboard Wasserman after winning the Longacres Mile.

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Winning by a nose

In saving his best strides for last, Wasserman came home with another first.

Vann Belvoir can’t help but smile when discussing Schoolin You

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Vann Belvoir: Horse track junkie

He’s a track junkie. One minute, he’s talking excitedly about his time in the spotlight as one of…

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…