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Last Day To Register For November Election Is Monday

The November election includes voting for city council, school district, public hospital…

Government October 7, 2011 at 05:40 pm

How to Register to Vote in Renton

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on…

Government October 3, 2012 at 02:36 pm

Monday Is Deadline to Register for Next Month's Primary…

Online and mail-in options are available through Secretary of State website. There are several…

Government July 17, 2011 at 02:05 pm

Spend Election Day 2012 With Renton Patch

We'll have live coverage throughout the day and results Tuesday night for Washington state.…

Government November 6, 2012 at 10:11 am

Last Day To Register For Special Election Is Monday March 19

The April 17 special election has one issue on the ballot: The Renton School District Lifetime…

Government March 19, 2012 at 10:28 am

Albert Rosellini, Two-Time Washington Governor, Dies at age…

Rosellini, the namesake for the State Route 520 bridge, served as Washington's governor from…

Government October 11, 2011 at 02:49 pm

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State Attorney General McKenna Announces 2012 Bid for…

McKenna, who announced his intentions at his alma mater Sammamish High School, was first…

Government June 8, 2011 at 10:45 pm

Are You Still Undecided? Web Resources for the 2012 Primary…

If you're registered to vote in King County, you received a voter's pamphlet, but there are…

Government August 7, 2012 at 01:41 pm

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Voting Ends Tuesday for King Conservation District Seat

Vote in Renton at the King County Conservation District Office between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.…

Government March 15, 2011 at 09:19 am

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FAQ: How Does a Caucus Work?

If you would like to help select the Republican Presidential Candidate on Saturday, March 3,…

Government March 1, 2012 at 03:21 pm

UPDATE: Governor Signs Marriage Equality Bill; What Do You…

Washington state will become the seventh state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage on…

Government February 13, 2012 at 06:16 pm

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Gregoire Not Running for Governor; Will Inslee Seize Chance?

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire announced this morning that she will not run for…

Government June 13, 2011 at 06:48 pm

It's National Voter Registration Day: Is Your Information…

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need for…

Government September 25, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Talbot Elementary School Students Meet With Governor Jay…

Inslee reportedly plans to use the Renton School District as a framework for his education…

Schools January 29, 2013 at 04:29 pm

Renton School Board Opposes Initiative 1240

Board members join others opposing the charter schools measure on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Schools October 11, 2012 at 02:19 pm

FAQ: How Does a Caucus Work?

If you would like to participate in the Democratic precinct caucuses on April 15 but aren't…

Government April 11, 2012 at 04:45 pm

King County Mourns Passing Of Judge Frank V. LaSalata

Obituaries may be sent to jenny.manning@patch.com, or uploaded directly to Patch via the…

Obituaries September 13, 2012 at 12:25 pm

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Initiative Seeks GMO Food Labels In Washington State

How would you vote on labeling genetically engineered food?

Government January 8, 2013 at 03:44 pm

Chamber Of Commerce Makes Candidate Endorsements

In a rare move, the Chamber chose this year to endorse political candidates.

Government October 30, 2011 at 11:58 am

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King County Council appoints Dino Rossi To State Senate

Former Senator will serve as caretaker until the November election.

Government July 9, 2012 at 08:22 pm

Inslee Emphasizes Job Creation in His Run for Governor

Democrat says he intends to keep businesses here and create high tech industry clusters to…

Government June 27, 2011 at 06:08 pm

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Romney Declares Victory in Washington Caucus

More than 400 people participated in the 11th District Caucus in Renton. Final straw poll…

Government March 4, 2012 at 01:48 am

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Statewide, County Election Results

Here’s a look at how statewide ballot measures fared, along with contested county races.

Government November 9, 2011 at 02:00 am

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Obama to Nominate Former Gov. Gary Locke as US Ambassador to…

President Obama plans to formally nominate Gary Locke, former Washington Governor and now…

Government March 8, 2011 at 11:50 am

Gay Marriage: King County To Open For Licenses Midnight Dec.…

King County Executive Dow Constantine will open the Recorder's Officer for marriage licenses…

Top News November 16, 2012 at 09:14 pm

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Renton School District Narrows Down Superintendent Search to…

The Renton School Board says they hope to name a new superintendent will be hired by July 1,…

Schools March 21, 2013 at 08:33 pm

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Live Blog: Join Patch At The Washington Democratic Caucuses…

Mobile users: Scroll to the bottom and click "Go to desktop site" to access the live blog on…

Government April 15, 2012 at 04:45 pm

UPDATE: Citizens For The Cedar River Library Kickoff…

On April 23 the Renton City Council adopted a resolution to place the downtown library…

Government May 11, 2012 at 10:19 am