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8 hrs ago | Patch.com

Ten Wrestlers Qualify For Mat Classic XXIV

Ten high school wrestlers qualified for this week's Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome starting Friday.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

5 school districts' special levy election is Tuesday

Five King County school districts are asking voters to approve property taxes for education in a special Valentine's Day levy election.

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Patch.com

Citizens' Group Petitions Downtown Library Location

The appeals process for the fate of the downtown Renton Library has begun. Early this week Stuart Avery submitted a stack of 400 petition sheets, totaling 6,877 signatures on behalf of the group, Citizens for the preservation of Renton's Cedar River Library.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Patch.com

Local Wrestlers Grapple This Weekends Regionals

This weekend wrestlers from around the state including all three Renton high schools will complete in the Regionals.

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Renton Reporter

New east-west corridor across south Renton in the works

Mayor Denis Law speaks at the groundbreaking Tuesday of a project that will help create a new east-west corridor across south Renton and provide access to Sound Transit's Sounder station.

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Patch.com

Highland Umami: Unique Flavors Collide At Sushi Cafe

Sometimes as a reviewer, I wish I didn't have to move on to the next place. But with a weekly deadline, I must keep moving, circling Renton like a hungry shark.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Police: Man photo'd showering woman at one gym, arrested at another

A 48-year-old man is behind bars following allegations that he attempted to photograph women in an L.A. Fitness gym, then rushed to another of the chain's establishments.

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Patch.com

"Art Matters!" Grant Deadline Extended To February 17

The Renton Municipal Arts Commission has extended the deadline for the "Art Matters!"A arts and culture funding opportunity.A The Commission will accept proposals for the 2012 Arts Grant Program until Friday, February 17, 2012.A Funding is for arts and culture community projects that help forward the Arts Commission's goal to facilitate the ... (more)

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Renton Reporter

Body found Tuesday in north Renton identified as missing man

The King County Medical Examiner has identified a body located in north Renton on Tuesday afternoon near Interstate 405 as 31-year-old Ratchhin Duong.

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Renton Reporter

Dogs get another three years at Cedar River Dog Park

Toby, the black lab, watches as his humans, Stephanie Heinke and Doug Brevick, show a little attention to another dog at the Cedar River Dog Park Tuesday.

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The Spokesman-Review

Suppliers say they feel pressure from Boeing - Thu, 09 Feb 2012 PST

Boeing's newest aircraft, the Boeing 787, sits on the tarmac at Huntsville International Airport on Jan.

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Digital Game Developer

Nevada Gold's Chief Executive Officer Invited to Speak on Florida's Casino Gambling Policy

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. announced today that Robert Sturges, Chief Executive Officer, has been invited to speak, by the New Miami Public Forum, on Florida's casino gambling policy.

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The News Tribune

Residents say raising Narrows Bridge tolls would hurt businesses, families

Residents testified Wednesday night that increasing the cost to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge would take a toll on families living on the peninsula and its economy.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Auburn Reporter

Minor traffic infractions may escape license suspension in...

Auburn union rep appointed to IAM Aerospace Territories post Auburn officials encourage residents to check before cutting trees or clearing vegetation City Council supports crucial Auburn school measures on ballot Auburn road closure: Mountain View Drive SW from West Valley Highway S to 55th Avenue S For many, the dilemma seems easy, but for some a ... (more)

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Renton Reporter

Valley Medical Center Board wants to know whether alliance with UW Medicine is legal

A call for a replay of a few legal calls was on the table at the Valley Medical Center Board of Commissioners meeting Monday in Renton.

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Auburn Reporter

Auburn union rep appointed to IAM Aerospace Territories post

City Council supports crucial Auburn school measures on ballot Auburn union rep appointed to IAM Aerospace Territories post Auburn road closure: Mountain View Drive SW from West Valley Highway S to 55th Avenue S Ducks' Paulson invited to NFL Scouting Combine Final day for extra yard debris containers in Auburn is Sunday Student loans may launch for ... (more)

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The Columbian

In Our View: Protect Public Information | Feb. 8

Working against the best interests of their employers , a few state senators are accelerating this year's legislative assault on your right to know how your government spends your money.

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Auburn Reporter

Student loans may launch for RTC's aerospace training

Ducks' Paulson invited to NFL Scouting Combine Final day for extra yard debris containers in Auburn is Sunday Student loans may launch for RTC's aerospace training For students enrolled in aerospace-industry courses at Renton Technical College, a bill proposed in the Legislature to extend the Aerospace Training Student Loan Program , if passed, ... (more)

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The News Tribune

Driver hit man with sledge hammer in Renton area, State Patrol says

The Washington State Patrol says an irate driver apparently whacked a man in the shoulder with a small sledge hammer in a road rage dispute.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

KHQ-TV Spokane

WSP: Road Rage Ends In Sledgehammer Assault

KING COUNTY, Wash. - The early morning commute on State Route 167 turned into negligent driving and assault charges when two drivers took driving frustrations into their own hands.

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