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Choice for airport adjustment on hold till new year

City admin, considering downtown plan efforts and property aquisition, didn’t reccomend RAAC choice

Lights, laughter, latkes

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Lights, laughter, latkes

Photos by Kayse Angel

Gallery: Holiday cheer lights up the park

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Gallery: Holiday cheer lights up the park

Despite rainy, cold weather Friday the city celebrated the first official lighting of Clam Lights at Gene Coulon…

Green River College President Suzanne Johnson, who does not dispute a review that found GRC had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, said the school has won an appeal to have the Department of Education greatly reduce its $574,500 fine. FILE PHOTO

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Green River College wins appeal; fine reduced for violations

DOE: school failed to report crime statistics and inform public; GRC to pay $250,000

Garland Jewelers has sat in the main stretch of downtown over 60 years. As it closes this month, big yellow banners indicate the end of an era. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Garland Jewelers will soon close its doors

The store has been in downtown Renton over 60 years

City’s severe weather shelter open Thursday, Dec. 6

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City’s severe weather shelter open Thursday, Dec. 6

Dangerously low temperatures prompted the city to open the shelter

Police searching for truck in Tuesday morning hit and run

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Police searching for truck in Tuesday morning hit and run

The truck hit the pedestrian near McKnight Middle School and fled the scene

Investigation of shooting Friday remains ongoing

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Investigation of shooting Friday remains ongoing

Update: Suspect identified as 20-year-old who is now in custody

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Makers in Action raises money at Holiday Bazaar

The group teaches craft business skills to ten local 11-14 year old girls.

I-1639: Gun store owners concerned

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I-1639: Gun store owners concerned

Two local gun store owners discuss concerns about Initiative 1639

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School district proposes two measures for 2019 special ballot

The bond includes funding a new elementary school in the Sunset/Highlands area.

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                Emerald Haze Cannabis Emporium, which was closed for a 15 days for failing a compliance check in 2017, reopened on Nov. 16.

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Emerald Haze reopens

The store was closed from Nov. 1 to Nov. 16 for failing a compliance check in 2017

Renton to receive county funding

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Renton to receive county funding

Money in affordable housing, transportation analysis and evaluation of a Skyway community center

Courtesy Photo                                Joan Johnson poses with pieces of art at the Renton Art and Glass Studio.

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No one enjoys what they do more than Joan Johnson

The Creative Side | Jaris English

Courtesy photo                                Artist Will Schlough works on a mural of hometown hero Boone “Boom Boom” Kirkman. The mural will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. along the wall of La Hacienda Santa Fe on South 3rd Street.

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Mural of Renton boxer nears completion

The mural will be celebrated at La Hacienda Santa Fe on Nov. 21.

Elementary students learn financial literacy skills

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Elementary students learn financial literacy skills

Financial literacy: it’s something even older adults can struggle with. Credit, taxes, how money moves through a community,…

Lakeside’s site plan for the proposed asphalt plant. Submitted photo from Lakeside Industries.

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Proposed asphalt plant could become real

Lakeside Industries submitted its application to King County last week to move its Covington asphalt plant to Unincorporated…

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                Discussion and solutions between police and community relationships were the topic of the Unity Forum hosted by Renton African American Pastor Group, City of Renton and Renton Police Department.

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Unity Forum seeks to create honest dialogues between community youth and police

Renton Police Department and the Renton African American Pastoral Group (RAAP) continued their efforts to create dialogue between…

King County approves gun warning sign requirement

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS

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Fain concedes election to Das in race for state Senate seat | UPDATE

Auburn Republican falls 548 votes behind the Democratic challenger from Covington in latest count