'We won, baby,' says mother as jury convicts Kent man of killing Alajawan Brown
Dean A. Radford/Renton Reporter
Louis and Ayanna Brown of Skyway speak with reporters Thursday afternoon outside a King County Superior Court courtroom just moments after Curtis Walker of Kent was convicted of killing their 12-year-old son Alajawan in April 2010.
36-year-old Curtis Walker of Kent was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder with a firearms enhancement in the killing of 12-year-old Alajawan Brown in April 2010.
$30,000 in grants awarded at Circle of Giving event
More than $30,000 was awarded to community members on Wednesday night as part of the Renton Community Foundation's "Circle of Giving Awards" celebration.
Sarah Reiter signs on with Montana State | Track & field
Lindbergh senior Sarah Reiter signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Montana State track and field team Wednesday.
Playoff outlook | Basketball
2A girls
Renton (12-4 overall, 11-0 Seamount): The Indians have clinched the league’s top 2A seed.
Will play: Olympic No. 1 seed Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Right now, Kingston is leading the way at 11-2 in league play. Port Angeles is within striking distance at 12-3.
The Indians lost to Port Angeles 44-42 Jan. 4. Kingston went 2-0 against Port Angeles in the regular season.
Fate of Kent man charged in Skyway boy's death in hands of jury; UPDATE: Guilty
On Wednesday, whether 36-year-old Curtis Walker of Kent was the man who shot Alajawan was in the hands of a 12-person jury. Walker is charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm; he’s a convicted felon.
Beach naturalists again needed this summer throughout county
The Seattle Aquarium is again seeking volunteer beach naturalists to answer questions at beaches in King County this summer.
Naturalists will attend a program orientation on Tuesday, March 13, and receive training from marine and interpretative experts on five weekday evenings and three weekend days in March, April and May.
King County releases river survey
King County’s Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is releasing the results of a new customer survey that explores the opinions of King County residents about rivers, how rivers are used and how they are managed.
$13.1 million available to provide housing
More than 500 low-income, homeless households will move into stable housing or receive the services to maintain their housing with the help of $13.1 million in funding announced by King County.
The money is the result of a coordinated effort by King County, the City of Seattle, United Way of King County, the Seattle Housing Authority and Building Changes.
Soroptimists plan annual fundraiser
The Soroptimist International of Renton is holding its annual fundraising auction on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Fairwood Country Club, 17070 140th Ave. S.E.
King County Council recognizes Valley Medical
The King County Council Monday recognized Valley Medical Center for its excellence in healthcare and its nationally recognized financial management and award-winning work environment.
“I am very proud to present Valley Medical Center with this recognition,” said council member Julia Patterson, the sponsor of the recognition, in a county press release.
Supporters busy pushing for school measures
Efforts are in full gear to get the word out about the bond and levy measures for the Renton School District in the Feb. 14 special election.
The district did not do a voter’s pamphlet this year or in 2008 because of the costly expense of sending it out to some 60,000 residences.
