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Puyallup River Bridge to Undergo Routine Inspection this Weekend
Because of the narrow width of the bridge, crews will close the bridge to all traffic from 6 a.m. to noon on both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13.
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Because of the narrow width of the bridge, crews will close the bridge to all traffic from 6 a.m. to noon on both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13.
Renton Head Boys Basketball Coach Rick Comer was selected for the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (WIBCA) Hall of Fame Class of 2014, reports Athletic Director Wendell Ellis.
The Library System will provide service to the community during the open enrollment for healthcare coverage, October 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014.
Performances are scheduled for the following weekends on Friday, October 11 at 7pm, Saturday, October 12 at 2pm and 7 pm, and closes Sunday, October 13 at 2pm.
The following information from Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 was provided by the Enumclaw Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The event Oct. 19 also includes free document shredding.
Friends of the Libraries sponsor these free events.
Those recognized in a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 5 include seven distinguished alumni along with five 'Friends of Renton High School' who have made significant contributions to the school community.
Distribution at the Prairie Ridge Community Center is discontinued.
Secretary of State’s Office Honors IKEA with Corporations for Communities Award
The City of Renton, Renton Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Renton honored Jim Sullivan as the 2013 Citizen of the Year and Maggie Breen and Marlene Winter as Outstanding Citizens.
The following information from Sept. 20 to Sept. 30 was provided by the Sumner Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Renton Emergency Communication Service receives praise for emergency readiness and response.
The Associated Students of Green River Community College and the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a 2013 political candidates forum at the Green River campus in Enumclaw on Oct. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Renton will become a giant film stage this weekend as 25 filmmaking teams participate in 6th Annual Renton FilmFrenzy.
After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.
After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.
After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.
After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.
The following information from Sept. 20 to Sept. 29 was provided by the Buckley Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.