Renton Rotary Youth of the Month for May
The award is given to students who possess leadership abilities, maintain a good grade point average, participate in school activities and volunteer in their community.
Memorial Weekend Forecast
Memorial Day is not a dependable weekend around the Northwest...never has been, never will be. Generally we have a sunny, warm period in the middle of May (early May this year) and then we move towards the June gloom mode of low clouds.During the past few days we have had a closed upper low hanging...
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.
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
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Everyone in Renton deserves the gift of play | For good, for ever
Valerie O'Halloran, a member of the Renton Community Foundation board, writes about the importance of promoting play in Renton in this month's column, For good, for ever.
These Moms and Me are winners in portrait contest
The winners have been announced in the "Mom and Me" portrait contest, sponsored by The Landing, the Renton Reporter and Click 98.9 Modern Music.
SLIDESHOW | Vaisakhi Day celebrates culture, unites community
Beautiful bright colors could be seen from afar, with orange turbans and scarfs particularly standing out.
Hundreds walk against hunger at annual CROP Walk
Of the money raised, 25 percent will stay in Renton. In its history, the walk has raised more than $500,000 and contributed more than $128,000 for Renton food agencies.
City to make changes to traffic camera program
The city is looking to add school-zone cameras at Honey Dew Elementary on Union Avenue Northeast, Cascade Elementary School on 116th Avenue Southeast and Benson Hill Elementary, also on 116th Avenue Southeast.
