Sports memorabilia, auction items from Trufant fundraiser stolen

Jewelry was among the items stolen from a U-Haul truck in Renton following the Trufant Family Foundation fundraising gala Saturday. - Renton Police Department
Renton Police Department
Jewelry was among the items stolen from a U-Haul truck in Renton following the Trufant Family Foundation fundraising gala Saturday.
A rental truck full of sports memorabilia, auction items and supplies for the Trufant Family Foundation "Dress to Impress" fundraising gala and auction in Renton Saturday was stolen from Renton hotel parking lot early Sunday morning.

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News 7:02 PM May 22, 2013

'Touchy Feely' director, cast members to attend SIFF-Renton screening

The week-long run of the famed Seattle International Film Festival begins Thursday night with the screening of "Touchy Feely," directed by Lynn Shelton of Seattle, at the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School.

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News updated 6:01 PM May 22, 2013

Calling all crafters: Space still available at Renton River Days

Space are still available for the outdoor arts and crafts show in Gianini Stadium at Liberty Park, part of the annual summer event scheduled this year for July 26-28.

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Community 5:12 PM May 22, 2013

Registered sex offender charged with molesting 11-year-old Renton girl

Keith Raymond Geyman, 62, was charged Wednesday with rape of a child in the first-degree after he allegedly lured the girl and her brother into his motor home and then molested her.

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News 4:20 PM May 22, 2013

Three Renton area students earn Comcast Foundation scholarships

Christina H. Chung, a senior at Hazen High School, Aretha Luong, a senior at Liberty High School, and Uyen-Chi L. Ta, a senior at Lindbergh High School, are among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards

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Community 2:52 PM May 22, 2013

City keeping an eye on the legislature's special session

At the top of the list for the city are transportation issues, especially those dealing with the I-405/state Route 167 corridor project.

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News 2:45 PM May 22, 2013

Candidate filing period closes, leaving Renton with two City Council races

Local activist Beth Asher was the last to throw her hat into the ring, filing last week to run for Renton City Council Position 6, presently held by Terri Briere.

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News updated 11:48 AM May 22, 2013

Vision House fundraiser pulls in $225,000

Vision House, located in the Renton Highlands, can serve up to 85 homeless individuals in 23 apartments for mothers and children, and two homes for single men.

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News 4:27 PM May 21, 2013

The road to SIFF-Renton | Dancing to freedom

The Renton Reporter is serializing the 19 movies that will screen at the SIFF-Renton venue of the Seattle International Film Festival at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, May 23. Tickets are $12 or $10 for SIFF members.

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Entertainment updated 4:16 PM May 21, 2013

The road to SIFF-Renton | Decades in the making, it's showtime!

The Renton Reporter is serializing the 19 movies that will screen at the SIFF-Renton venue of the Seattle International Film Festival at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, May 23. Tickets are $12 or $10 for SIFF members.

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Entertainment 4:06 PM May 21, 2013

Renton, Metro Transit to conduct behavior patrols at transit center

Starting in June, the Renton Police Department and Metro Police will conduct emphasis patrols for unlawful behavior at the Renton Transit Center downtown.

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News 11:19 AM May 21, 2013

Question of the Day

May is National Pet Month. Do you own a pet?