Sheriff's Office offering academy to learn about 911 system
Local residents will have a prime opportunity to learn about the internal workings of the 911 emergency dispatch center during the next 911 Citizen’s Academy March 31.
February 18, 2012
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Voters send message of school support with levy approvals | Our view
Setting aside a bond measure, voters in the Renton School District again demonstrated their support for their schools with the overwhelming approval of two key levies critical to the day-to-day operation of Renton’s schools.
February 17, 2012
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Hospital district parliamentarian explains reasons for resignation | Commentary
I have no interest in assisting these three commissioners in their personal crusade. The notion that Valley Medical Center’s relationship with UW Medicine does not represent the “will of the people” is nonsense and purely political.
February 10, 2012
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Five tips on how to win a government contract | Commentary
Can you imagine your small business providing that key product or service to the Department of Navy, the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Agriculture?
February 9, 2012
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New calendar launches at RentonReporter.com
Maybe you’ve noticed our new online calendar at rentonreporter.com. It’s definitely not the old one.
The new calendar requires no logon or password and the form to submit an item is easy to use. You can designate where you wish the calendar item to appear within the Sound Publishing family of websites
February 9, 2012
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Voting is under way for key school measures | Our view
The countywide turnout for this February’s Special Election is estimated at about 38 percent.
That’s not bad, but we would sure like to see many more voters sending back their ballots to show resounding support for Renton’s schools.
February 2, 2012
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Take this chance to hear about how to use library building | Our view
We would like to highlight an important open house in Renton on Feb. 15.
That’s when the public will have a second chance to offer its ideas about possible uses for the former city library over the Cedar River. It’s now known as the Liberty Park Library Building.
February 2, 2012
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Don’t balance the budget on backs of tribal culture | Billy Frank Jr.
I’m starting to wonder if the state’s budget problems mean it will no longer be able to co-manage natural resources with the treaty tribes. Even President Obama has said recently that the state’s budget crisis is a “huge problem.”
February 2, 2012
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Renton needs to take hard line in north Renton | Our view
Right now, Trophies Bar and Eatery in north Renton is under a magnifying glass. It’s a high priority for enforcement agents with the Washington state Liquor Control Board. And the Renton police officers have made dozens of calls there in the 18 months since it opened.
January 27, 2012
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Renton schools deserve voters’ support Feb. 14 | Renton Reporter Editorial
Renton’s voters are being asked to help ensure their kid’s present and their future when they decide the fate of two levies and a bond measure Feb. 14.
Renton residents have always been generous toward their schools and have been rewarded with remodeled elementary schools, improving graduation rates and some big-time awards.
January 19, 2012
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Small Business Administration looking at new ways to improve its services
Every January, Americans look ahead with the desire to start the New Year with fresh ideas and hopes to improve.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is doing the same thing – regularly meeting with lenders and resources partners to get feedback on ways to improve our loan programs and services. And, this past year the SBA engaged more than 150 community lenders in all 50 states to provide comments on ways that the SBA’s CAPLines Program could work more effectively for both SBA lenders and small businesses, as this program has been underutilized.
January 19, 2012
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