City of Renton to hold special Memorial Day event for veterans
The City of Renton is hosting a special Memorial Day event Monday to honor veterans who have served at home and abroad and especially for those who have fallen in the line of duty.
Renton girl competing in Miss Teen Seattle pageant
Iren Gharibyan of Renton, a student at McKnight Middle School, is participating in the 2012 Miss Teen Seattle pageant competition June 17.
Environmental group names Rep. Hudgins of Tukwila as Legislator of the Year
The Washington Conservation Voters Thursday named 11th District state Rep. Zack Hudgins of Tukwila its 2012 Legislator of the Year for his outstanding leadership during the legislative session.
WEA gives Rep. Marcie Maxwell its highest honor
State Rep. Marcie Maxwell of Renton received the Washington Education Association’s highest honor last Saturday at the organization’s 2012 Representative Assembly in Spokane.
Adam Smith faces four challengers for District 9 Congress seat | ELECTION
The district is Washington's first majority-minority congressional district, and is currently held by Democratic Rep. Adam Smith.
SIFF-Renton: The Thursday lineup; Brotherton awards today
The Seattle International Film Festival concludes its screenings at its Renton venue Thursday with two films.
Liberty powers through tough schedule, injuries to make state | Softball
All along, Liberty softball coach Brian Hartman knew his team was being underrated. Once the Patriots made it to the postseason, they got to prove it.
“Our record doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of our team,” Hartman said. “We were super close the entire year, and we just had to break through.”
Task force arrests 23 gang members, affiliates in South King County
Twenty-three gang members and their affiliates were arrested in Kent, Auburn, Renton, Tukwila and Des Moines as part of a multi-agency crackdown.
Hosts needed for ducks in IKEA Renton River Days Duck Hunt III
Duck Hunt III is just a few short weeks away and right now there are ducks looking for a host.
SIFF-Renton | The Wednesday lineup with ticket links
The Seattle International Film Festival is showing two films Wednesday at its Renton venue.
Man tries to lure girl into truck Tuesday near McKnight in Renton
A possible attempt to lure a child into a truck was reported near McKnight Middle School at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Renton Police Department.
