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Former Councilwoman, Traffic Activist Nancy Mathews Dies
The former Renton city councilwoman is credited not only with her traffic safety work in Kent, but also as the driving force behind the expansion of Coulon Park.

The former Renton city councilwoman is credited not only with her traffic safety work in Kent, but also as the driving force behind the expansion of Coulon Park.

Citizens to Save the Cedar River Library Again! pledge to rally tonight at Renton City Hall against new KCLS design plans for the Cedar River Library.
Skyway Grocery Outlet owners Jeff and Erin McNeil are trying to incorporate the culture and history of the area into the decor, including several old firehouse lockers that they found during construction.
More than 100 Renton senior citizens enjoyed a complimentary pancake breakfast at the Renton Senior Activity Center, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.
The city of Renton urges citizen volunteers to train to be part of the city’s disaster response system.
FAA-run air traffic control towers at Tacoma Narrows airport in Gig Harbor, Olympia Regional, Felts Field in Spokane and McAllister Field in Yakima also make list of closures.
Snow and ice on roadways in some Eastside areas could mean a delay of two hours, but the company does expect to complete waste collection on Friday.
Larry Warren was lead counsel in Renton v. Playtime Theatres, a landmark decision in 1986 by the U.S. Supreme Court that protected the city's right to prohibit adult theaters from operating within certain areas.
Registration is open for the April 21 run, with a sign-up party scheduled for Monday at the Rock Wood-Fired Pizza. The 12K and a 5K run benefit Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll's organization A Better Seattle.
King County Prosecutors say Boysen strangled his grandparents in unincorporated Renton with a shoelace, according to charging documents. He could face the death penalty.
Shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday rain turned to a slushy snow mix as soccer players practiced on the Eastside.
Freshman Will Recia's heart abnormality was discovered after warning signs were detected during a heart health screening at Lindbergh, sponsored by the Nick of Time Foundation.
The ARROW newsmagazine advisor and English teacher Derek Smith has also been named the 2013 Advisor of the Year by the Washington Journalism Education Association.
On March 19, guests can purchase one full-priced entrée and receive a second entrée from a special birthday menu for just $1.08, simply by exclaiming “Happy Birthday, Ivar” when placing the order.
Jay R. Uusitalo of Redmond, the CEO of Mobile Experience Solutions of Renton, died March 9 in a plane crash in Woodinville.
Grocery Outlet owners Erin and Jeff McNeil will open a new, 15,000 square-foot supermarket at the corner of Renton Avenue South and 68th Avenue this weekend.
Police will increase DUI patrols all weekend as St. Patrick's Day, a day of revelry that often invoves alcohol, is celebrated this Sunday, March 17.
41st Legislative District Representatives Judy Clibborn, Marcie Maxwell and Sen. Steve Litzow will hold a public forum in Newcastle and Sammamish on Saturday, March 16.
The City of Renton says the project will improve safety and traffic operations at the intersection with 4th and Whitman Court, while improving access to shopping and the Post Office.
The planned closure of the State Route 520 Bridge for March 15 -18. has been canceled due to weather, WSDOT announced Friday via Twitter.