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Renton, Washington is located in King County. Zip codes in Renton, WA include 98059, 98055, and 98057. The median home price in Renton is $290,000 which is roughly $149/per square foot. More Renton information.

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2 hrs ago | Federal Way Mirror

Inslee visits Kent to push adoption of state transportation funding package

Gov. Jay Inslee made a quick stop Friday in Kent to pump up South Sound politicians and business leaders about the importance for the Legislature to pass a transportation funding package during the special session that started this week.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Federal Way Mirror

The transient nature of gangs in South King County

In the early morning hours of June 27, tension escalated among a crowd of gang members outside a Federal Way bar.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Renton Reporter

REMINDER: Sonics legend Lenny Wilkens to keynote Salvation Army fundraiser tonight

Former Seattle Supersonics player and coach, and NBA Hall of Famer, Lenny Wilkens will be the keynote speaker at the Eighth Annual Renton Salvation Army Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave.

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Crosscut.com

The Daily Troll: Sacramento ready to take victory lap. Lone School...

The Daily Troll: Sacramento ready to take victory lap. Lone School Board candidate, so far.

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Renton Reporter

The road to SIFF-Renton | Anita, speaking the truth

"Anita" screens at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 26, at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., in downtown Renton.

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Patch.com

Police to Target Seatbelt and Cellphone Use in Click-it-or-Ticket Campaign

Over a dozen King County law enforcement agencies - including Renton police - will deploy extra patrols beginning next week to look for unbuckled drivers and passengers and drivers who are on their cellphones.

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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Power outages, downed trees as thunderstorms rake W. Wash.

A line of thunderstorms and strong winds plowed through Western Washington on Monday afternoon, toppling trees and ripping down power lines.

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Renton Reporter

Renton School Board to consider land bids at next meeting

The Renton School Board will consider bids to sell two parcels of unused property near Hazelwood and Tiffany Park elementary schools at their May 22 meeting.

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Patch.com

Renton Blogs: Summer Swimming, Small Business & More

From summer recreation to the neighborhood buzz, our Local Voices Bloggers fill us in on the interesting, important and humorous parts of life in Renton.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Renton Reporter

Youth education, safety fair is May 18 in Renton

The local 911 community and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound will hold a Youth Education and Safety Fair Saturday, May 18, in Renton.

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Patch.com

Pain at the Pump: Gas Prices Topping $4 Per Gallon in Renton

Gas prices in the Renton area are tipping the $4 mark for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as road trip season approaches, but prices aren't expected to reach the levels seen in 2012.

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Renton Reporter

Renton Rotary Club honors April Teachers of the Month

Patty Allen is a music teacher at Honey Dew Elementary School. Allen attended Western Washington University, where she earned a bachelor's of arts in music and then continued to earn a master's degree in teaching.

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Patch.com

Bike to Work Day Rolls in to Renton on Friday

Cascade Bicycle Club's annual Bike to Work Day is just a few days away, and organizers are gearing up for another big turnout.

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Patch.com

$234,000 in Boeing Stock Certificates Stolen from Sammamish Home - Sammamish Police Blotter

Sammamish Police are investigating a residential burglary on the 1800 block of East Lake Sammamish Place SE involving a small safe full of valuables, including $234,000 in Boeing stock certificates, ripped off a wall and stolen from the home.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Seattle Times

Man rescued in "near drowning" in Lake Washington

A man in his 40s is being treated at Harborview Medical Center after a near-drowning off the shore of Gene Coulon Park in Renton on Saturday.

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Patch.com

Man Sent to Hospital After Renton Fire Responds to Drowning Call

Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department received a call regarding a possible drowning at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park at 2:04 p.m. on Saturday, according to Battalion Chief John Lecoq.

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Newcastle News

Construction on Coal Creek Parkway culvert begins May 15

Work is finally set to begin on a city of Bellevue project that will replace an aging culvert underneath Coal Creek Parkway.

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Patch.com

FAA Announces Renton Air Traffic Control to Saty Open Through September

Legislation passed by US Congress in April to alleviate delays at the nation's busiest airports will also allow the FAA to continue running Renton's air traffic control tower.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Renton Reporter

Spring festival Saturday has fun, family resources, art

The 11th Annual Piazza Spring Festival Saturday has even more offerings for families, thanks to local business, Rely On Renton.

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Renton Reporter

The road to SIFF-Renton | Ali, the man, the times

"The Trials of Muhammad Ali" screens at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., in downtown Renton.

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