Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra to perform on Sunday

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Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra to perform on Sunday

The performance is 3 p.m., April 30 at Carco Theater.

RTC celebrates grand opening of automotive technology complex

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RTC celebrates grand opening of automotive technology complex

The grand opening and celebration of the building is May 11.

Council authorizes $4 million for new community center

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Council authorizes $4 million for new community center

Family First Community Center was proposed by Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and city of Renton.

Tina Meyer describes her son Cody Meyer, 23, as her best friend. Cody died last May from a heart attack related to injuries sustained in a distracted-driver incident. Tina testified in support of legislation proposed this session that would prohibit drivers from using their hands to operate their phones while driving. Photo provided by Tina Meyer

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Legislation aims to get drivers’ attention off their phones and back on the road

Legislation proposed this session would prohibit drivers from using their cellphones while driving.

Liberty student taken into custody following threats

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Liberty student taken into custody following threats

A 16 year old student was contacted Sunday by King County Sheriff’s deputies following reports he made threats…

Renton resident runs to raise money for clean water

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Renton resident runs to raise money for clean water

Samuel Irungu is training for World Vision’s Global 6K for Water May 6 at Seattle’s Gas Works Park.

Billing system causes concern with property owners and tenants

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Billing system causes concern with property owners and tenants

Solid waste bills are now sent to property owners, not the tenants.

Police turn to social media as form of communication

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Police turn to social media as form of communication

Renton Police Department has started to better utilize Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor to reach residents.

Police found 35 shell casings outside the house on April 10. (Photo courtesy Renton Police Department)

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One injured in a drive-by shooting on Monday

An unknown suspect shot at house multiple times on April 17.

Talbot Hill MicroSociety leaves impact on students and parents (Part 2)

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Talbot Hill MicroSociety leaves impact on students and parents (Part 2)

“The great thing about MicroSociety… is that it shapes the community.”

King County celebrates 911 education month with birthday party

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King County celebrates 911 education month with birthday party

April is National 911 Education Month.

‘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?