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‘We are better than fear’

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‘We are better than fear’

Gov. Inslee, interfaith community gather to find ways to address hate crimes

Hate crime forum brings many together

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Hate crime forum brings many together

Public forum about hate crimes was held April 8 at Khasla Gurmat Center in Renton.

Renton schools compete in Arnie Young Invitational

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Renton schools compete in Arnie Young Invitational

Hazen, Renton, Lindbergh and Liberty track and field teams competed on April 8 at Renton Memorial Stadium.

Oil prices surge as U.S. launches missile attack on Syria

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Oil prices surge as U.S. launches missile attack on Syria

Oil prices were trading higher after the U.S. launched a missile attack on Syria Thursday night

Let the racing begin

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Let the racing begin

Opening night of Emerald Downs included fireworks after the races.

A closer look into what the sale of McLendon means to the business, customers

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A closer look into what the sale of McLendon means to the business, customers

McLendon sale set to finalize this month

Renton city attorney retires after 43 years

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Renton city attorney retires after 43 years

Larry Warren began his work at the city in 1974 as a part-time prosecutor.

House fire erupts in Skyway; no one injured

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House fire erupts in Skyway; no one injured

The fire was started by cigarette butts disposed in a plastic garbage can.

MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)

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MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)

What is Talbot Hill Elementary School’s MicroSociety program? How does it help students become better leaders?

State of the city continues to be ‘strong’

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State of the city continues to be ‘strong’

Law said the future of Renton is “bright” at the 2017 State of the City address on Thursday.

Renton resident thanks first responders who saved her life

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Renton resident thanks first responders who saved her life

The sound of her alarm woke Kathy Grainer a month ago. She woke up thinking it was morning…

McLendon Hardware announces acquisition by Central Network Retail Group

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McLendon Hardware announces acquisition by Central Network Retail Group

The transaction is set to finalize in April.

Renton school board member Al Talley dies

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Renton school board member Al Talley dies

According to his family, Talley suffered a stroke earlier this week and died Wednesday night.

Renton History Museum opens exhibits about race

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Renton History Museum opens exhibits about race

Sorting Out Race uses popular culture with racial and ethnic imagery to open a conversation about identity and…

Pilot program saw increased voter turnout

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Pilot program saw increased voter turnout

The projected voter turnout for the pilot was 30 percent and cost King County Elections $10,140.

Current levy cliff for school districts extended until 2019

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Current levy cliff for school districts extended until 2019

The new law saves an estimated $358 for districts statewide and nearly $11 million for Renton.

The fire was quickly extinguished and nobody was found to be in the home.

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Abandoned mobile home fire in Maple Valley | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety and Renton Regional Fire Authority

A passerby saw a large amount of smoke coming from the abandoned trailer.

Unemployment rate hits nine-year low in Washington

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Unemployment rate hits nine-year low in Washington

Washington’s state unemployment rate fell from 5.1 to 4.9 percent — lowest report since March 2008.

Puget Sound Regional Council to conduct regional travel study

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Puget Sound Regional Council to conduct regional travel study

The council is conducting the study to understand the transportation needs and preferences of residents

Random shooting injures one woman on Wednesday

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Random shooting injures one woman on Wednesday

The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and is now in stable condition.