Renton City Hall was the site of the ribbon-cutting Friday afternoon for the new REACH Center of Hope, a shelter for homeless women and children.
The school hosted its community open house and celebration with lively entertainment, food and games Thursday.
Gov. Jay Inslee made a quick stop Friday in Kent to pump up South Sound politicians and business leaders about the importance for the Legislature to pass a transportation funding package during the special session that started this week.
Renton Technical College invited the community to campus for its "Open Door Festival" Thursday to sample programs at information booths and enjoy entertainment, food and games in the courtyard. It continues until 8 p.m. Thursday.
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 May 23.