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It’s official: Safeco Field will get $135 million in taxpayer funds

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It’s official: Safeco Field will get $135 million in taxpayer funds

Critical King County Councilmembers call plan “a fleecing” and “irresponsible.”

A highlighted image of the area for proposed annexation, taken from the presentation at the public hearing, including portions of 156th and 155th avenues southeast.

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Neighbors voice concerns over potential annexation

Unincorporated King County residents spoke about part of White Fence Ranch joining Renton

Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Photos: kids C.A.S.T. for fish

On a crisp cloudy morning, Saturday, Sept. 8, about 40 kids with disabilities, and their siblings, got out…

Farmers Market, Skyway VFW honor 17th anniversary of 9/11

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Farmers Market, Skyway VFW honor 17th anniversary of 9/11

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, Renton Farmers Market partnered with Skyway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9430 to…

Students adjust from semesters to trimesters

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Students adjust from semesters to trimesters

All Renton high schools are now on a trimester system to help increase graduation access

Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound area centers

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Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound area centers

Federally-funded facilities struggle to maintain health and safety of minors stuck in limbo

Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters

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Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski wants the public to weigh in with an advisory vote

Bringing all types of art to life

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Bringing all types of art to life

Creative, versatile Brugger to teach Green River College’s first ever how-to animation class this fall

Photo courtesy of Angela Bogan: Sartori Elementary School’s first day assembly

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First day of school celebrated at Sartori Elementary

An official ribbon cutting is scheduled for Oct. 9.

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                A view of Kaynan Inc. hangar spaces, which are to possibly be demolished pending decisions on the Airport Master Plan.

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Fate of hangars at Renton Airport up in the air

Tenants asked to vacate Kaynan hangars now waiting on decision from city.

Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users

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Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users

A group of eight recently homeless and heterosexual injection-drug users in North King County were diagnosed with HIV…

Courtesy of the city of Renton                                Renderings of the proposed plan for the Greater Hi-Lands Shopping Center.

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City moves forward with Sunset area plans

Many Renton residents may have been wondering what is happening with the Greater Hi-Lands shopping center —the center…

Renton man charged with first degree assault

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Renton man charged with first degree assault

Jeffery Paul Trammel reportedly shot at a tow truck driver Aug. 24 on Rainier Ave. S.

Freshman strives to give back

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Freshman strives to give back

Milanni Matautia spoke at WE Day Seattle and has participated in a number of fundraisers.

Cost to seize and clean shelters grows

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Cost to seize and clean shelters grows

This story was updated from the print version to include Renton police and Parks staff information.

Beachgoers still flocked to Gene Coulon Memorial Park Aug. 22 despite the unhealthy air quality rating the city of Renton saw most of last week. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Smoky weather put a damper on outdoor activities

Unhealthy air quality in Renton last week posed health hazards, closing or moving events indoors.

Attendees of the rally for classified staff before the school board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Teachers vote to accept contract in time for school

The REA voted for the 12.2 percent wage increase Monday, Aug. 27. Bargaining will continue for other unions.

Headliner for Polynesian Festival Bruddah Waltah, who traveled from Hawaii to perform, plays while his wife of 43 years, Thailiana, dances on Saturday Aug. 18.

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Festival showcases Hawaiian culture

Aug. 18 and Aug. 19, with headliner Bruddah Waltah

Photos by Haley Ausbun

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Cruzin’ through downtown

The second annual Cruz the Loop event had nearly 1,000 spectators and honored a now-vintage pastime.

8-year-old Marcos is named Chief for a Day

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8-year-old Marcos is named Chief for a Day

Marcos and Renton Police Department attended the Chief for a Day ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 16.