UPDATE: Woman dies of wound in Liberty Park shooting in Renton
Dean A. Radford/Renton Reporter
Red circles mark where Renton Police investigators recovered shell casings or lead from a shootout at Liberty Park Wednesday night, in which a woman received a life-threatening wound. The circle at the right of the pole has No. 21, indicating the number of rounds, shells or other pieces of evidence at the crime scene. In the background is the children's play area at the park.
Sports memorabilia, auction items from Trufant fundraiser stolen
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.
Headed to Folklife this weekend? Metro is running special shuttles from the Renton Park and Ride
Metro buses will also operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day.
Expect traffic delays at the airport this travel season
Beginning Tuesday, May 28, crews working with the Washington State Department of Transportation will replace concrete panels along a three-quarter-mile stretch of SR 518 between Interstate 5 and SR 99.
'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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
