City, VFW hosting Memorial Day event on Monday
Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
Public Works employee Derrek Prellwitiz gets Veterans Memorial Park ready for Monday's Memorial Day event.
North Renton Neighborhood to sprout flags this weekend in honor of Memorial Day
The 48 flags that will line the streets were purchased over the past two years through the city's Neighborhood mini-grant program.
SIFF-Renton kicks off with 'Touchy Feely', big party
The Seattle International Film Festival kicked off in Renton Thursday night with an opening-night screening of "Touchy Feely" and a big part at the Renton Pavilion Event Center.
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.
UPDATE: Woman dies of wound in Liberty Park shooting in Renton
A 20-year-old woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound Wednesday night at Liberty Park, according to the Renton Police Department. Nine rounds and shell casings were found at the scene.
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.
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.
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.
