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Photo recap of Renton’s Summerfest

Summerfest, last weekend July 21, was put on to celebrate community spirit and pride. The event involved music,…

Regional human trafficking awareness effort moving forward

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Regional human trafficking awareness effort moving forward

The full county council will discuss this July 30

Skyway VFW Post 9430 auxiliary president Emma Hassebroek presents a $1,000 check to Rachael Reed, awarded for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

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Skyway VFW celebrates essay contest winner

Rachael Reed, 14, received $1,000 for her Patriot’s Pen essay submission.

Tiffany Nguyen, 17, left, of Kent, laughs with Tiffany Jinks, 16, of Tacoma, as she attempts to grab candy with an alligator clamp while learning about laparoscopic surgery last week during Nurse Camp at Tacoma General Hospital. Photo by Patrick Hagerty

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Getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals

All 39 Washington counties will provide free ballot return postage

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All 39 Washington counties will provide free ballot return postage

Voting begins Friday for the Aug. 7 primary election.

Representatives from Walker’s Renton Subaru, Valley’s Cancer Services Team and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Valley cancer patients receive gift of warm blankets

Walker’s Renton Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma society made a special delivery.

Photo submitted from previous Fair

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Animals, Rides, Food and Technology

The King County Fair starts July 19.

Between Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and the new no-poach cause agreement, Washington has been leading the nation in advancing fast food workers’ rights. Photo by Fibonacci Blue/Flickr

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Washington AG’s deal grants mobility to fast food workers nationwide

Seven fast food chains have agreed to end no-poaching policies that economists say cause wage stagnation.

The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban under way

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

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Pickup hit cyclist, fled scene Saturday

If you have any information on the identity of the passenger, please call 206-296-3311.

Sound Transit to host open houses about Bus Rapid Transit on the I-405 corridor

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Sound Transit to host open houses about Bus Rapid Transit on the I-405 corridor

Members of the public are invited to learn about, and offer input, on the Bus Rapid Transit project.

Dianne Laurine, a Commissioner for the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities says that she needs plastic straws to drink liquids, and that she easily bites through ones made out of paper. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Straw ban leaves disabled community feeling high and dry

Although disabled people are exempted from Seattle’s new law, the impacted community says that businesses haven’t gotten the…

State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

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State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

Prepare now for wildfire smoke, unhealthy air quality

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Prepare now for wildfire smoke, unhealthy air quality

King County also issued a Phase 1 Burn Ban effective Saturday, July 14.

The man on Iron Mountain

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The man on Iron Mountain

Chuck Pillon has been living on a 10-acre junk-filled property near Renton for decades.

Photos by Haley Ausbun

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Sonic Drive-In now open in Renton

The Sonic opened Friday, July 13.

New database helps officers identify persons with cognitive disabilities

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New database helps officers identify persons with cognitive disabilities

Renton’s Take Me Home program was initiated by Community Programs Coordinator Cyndie Parks.

Man pleads not guilty to kidnapping and attempted kidnapping

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Man pleads not guilty to kidnapping and attempted kidnapping

Kevin Timothy Brown was charged with attempting to kidnap Target customer, kidnapping Fry’s employee.

Officer uninjured following collision with pole

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Officer uninjured following collision with pole

A Renton police officer’s patrol car drove off the roadway and crashed into a pole after an unknown…

The crowd listens in and looks on as Kentridge senior-to-be Adrian Tirtu, the ASB president, talks about Eric Anderson, the school’s longtime athletic director who passed away at age 57. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57

Eric Anderson remembered as a tireless worker, everyone’s friend, a leader who brought out the best in students