Declining property values cut hospital district's revenue $3.3 million
Public Hospital District No. 1, which owns Valley Medical Center, is losing about $3.3 million in property-tax revenue this year that pays off bonds sold to build such campus buildings as the new trauma center.
February 21, 2012
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Renton man gets five years in prison for role in retail theft ring of home improvement stores
A 42-year-old Renton man, who helped lead a retail theft ring that targeted home improvement stores, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution for wire fraud and unlawful possession of a firearm.
$97 million bond measure to build new middle school fails
The $97 million bond issue to build a new middle school in Renton lost some ground Friday in trying to reach a 60 percent yes vote, sealing its fate.
February 17, 2012
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Camper Cats available for adoption Saturday, Sunday
More of the so-called “Camper Cats” will be available for adoption this weekend. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is partnering with Kitty Harbor to find new homes for some of the cats, which were taken into custody last month after they were found living in a cramped camper in Auburn.
February 17, 2012
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Three concepts in works for Liberty Park building; petitions create doubt
The Liberty Park library building now has three possibilities for its future use.
February 17, 2012
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Renton offering neighborhoods grants for projects
The City of Renton is offering the Neighborhood Project Grant Program for 2012, part of its efforts to build strong neighborhoods.
February 17, 2012
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With a sense of pride, place, North Renton is building a community | Making a stand in North Renton
The Renton Reporter is continuing its special report on efforts by the City of Renton and the residents themselves to improve the quality of life in this venerable neighborhood between downtown and Kennydale. Today, we profile the neighborhood and explore the aspirations that city officials and residents themselves have for North Renton.
February 17, 2012
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Renton school bond inches closer to 60 percent
The $97 million bond issue to build a new middle school in Renton inched closer to approval, following the release of Thursday's results in Tuesday's special election.
February 16, 2012
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Disorderly man kicks officer | Renton police blotter
The following information was compiled based on City of Renton police reports.
February 16, 2012
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Five years ago, Renton almost became Sonics' new home
Almost five years ago to the day, the Seattle Sonics unveiled a plan to build a $500 million, multi-purpose arena in Renton. Fast forward to Thursday. The amount hasn't changed, $500 million, but the name on the proposal has changed to Christopher Hansen and the location has changed to near Seattle's Safeco Field.
February 16, 2012
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Renton school officials looking at options if bond measure fails
Renton school officials were considering their options Wednesday following the likely failure of a $97 million bond measure to build a new middle school.
February 15, 2012
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