Renton police extend red-light camera grace period

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Renton police extend red-light camera grace period

The department is seeing motorists running red lights “at an abnormally high rate.”

Developed by Seattle & King County Public Health, the FLASH sex education high school curriculum is used by every district in the county. Photo courtesy King County

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King County wins sex ed funding case

Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.

Eagles welcome new coach

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Eagles welcome new coach

Danny Thompson was named head football coach for the Lindbergh Eagles on May 24.

Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

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Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Hundreds gather to pay tribute to military men and women of today and yesterday at Tahoma National Cemetery

Rampathon helps four Renton families

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Rampathon helps four Renton families

On May 19 the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties celebrated 25 years of Rampathon.

Renton receives county funding for homeless programs

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Renton receives county funding for homeless programs

Dave Upthegrove secured a $1 million investment to assist cities countywide.

Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

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Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

How David Bazan’s religious roots set the stage for his band’s very relevant return.

She can do it all: Family, city and triathlon

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She can do it all: Family, city and triathlon

Maple Valley is trying to partner with Renton to bring the Ironman competition to Washington.

Author Debbie Macomber poses with the cast of “The Inn at Rose Harbor.” Photo courtesy Renton School District

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Writer watches story unfold on stage

Author Debbie Macomber watched the play adaptation of her book at Hazen High School last week.

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.

Renton youngsters get their turn in the fast lane

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Renton youngsters get their turn in the fast lane

Boys, girls race responsibly through Junior Dragster program; teams come out to honor Mark Lyle, beloved NHRA chief…

Shifting SIFF

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Shifting SIFF

How the Seattle International Film Festival went from being yet another festival dominated by male directors to a…

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.

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.

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.

Mick Flynn sits underneath his “Blues Greats” acrylic series at Liberty Cafe. Photo by Leah Abraham

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Sharing the love of rock ‘n’ roll through art

Mick Flynn’s art exhibit is displayed at Liberty Cafe.

A sign posted by Save DeLeo Wall along May Valley Road Southeast. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo

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Newcastle, Renton push back against logging near Cougar Mountain

A proposal to log 28 acres near the DeLeo Wall has led to cities, community pushing to save…

Artist rendering of VIA 405 Apartments. Photo courtesy city of Renton

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New apartments to be built on Roxy Cinema site

The developer is asking the city to amend code to include City Center in the multi-family property tax…

Map of street closures Renton Police Department proposed to reduce illegal street racing. Courtesy image

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Making Renton inhospitable to street racing

RPD will close popular street racing roads on Fridays and Saturdays.