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The administration is working to try and make the downtown core more inviting and pedestrian-friendly.

News

City trying a ‘holistic approach’ to downtown

The push has brought together multiple city departments in what Mayor Denis Law described as a 'full-court press'…

Hazen grad Monica Nevi performs in Seattle.

Life

Local comedian kicks off first national tour in Renton

Monica Nevi will perform Thursday at Renton Civic Theatre before heading out on the road.

A photo from last year's Renton High School football home opener.

Sports

Renton football opens at home tonight against Washington

Lindbergh heads to West Seattle, Hazen opens at Lake Washington.

A delay in construction on the new Riverview Park bridge has forced the city to postpone the grand opening.

News

Riverview Park bridge re-opening postponed

The City of Renton has officially postponed the grand-opening celebration for the new Riverview Park Bridge due to…

The artwork on the new airport blast fence has been completed.

News

Airport blast fence gets a new look

Portraying the images of a B-1 seaplane, a 737 and a 707, three planes built in Renton, the…

Opinion

We all owe a thanks to those who fought to keep library where it is | EDITOR’S NOTE

This library is a gift from those groups to people like me, my wife, our future children and…

Grace Hanson pours a cup of coffee from her station behind the counter at the Renton Senior Activity Center's coffee shop.

News

The long road to the senior center’s coffee bar

It’s a long way from her days as a real-life Rosie the Riveter, but for nearly 15 years,…

Newlyweds Heather Airth and Zachary Hoydic pose for a photo in the Healing Garden at Valley Medical Center

News

Valley Medical stages wedding for military couple

When an infection changed a couple's wedding schedule, the hospital worked to make it happen anyway.

New seating areas by the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the river proved a popular spot for readers of all ages to take a break and enjoy the new library during Saturday’s grand opening celebration.

News

New library draws big crowd, rave reviews

Born out of controversy over both site and scope, the new library, like the one before it, straddles…

Family and supporters of Nestora Salgado held a rally in Seattle on Friday

News

Family, supporters call for release of Nestora Salgado on anniversary of imprisonment

Salgado was arrested in 2013 for her leadership in community police group in her hometown of Olinalá in…

A group of rafters take a break just past the library in downtown Renton.

News

Clear and sunny through the weekend | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for sunny skies with a high near 81 today, Saturday.

News

City hoping dispensaries get a license

New policy re-affirms that medical marijuana dispensaries are illegal unless they have a state license, but enforcement will…

State Senator Karen Kaiser

News

Congressman helps celebrate 50 years of community health centers

Adam Smith joined State Sen. Karen Keiser and HealthPoint Chief Strategy and Development Officer Lisa Yohalem on Aug.…

News

Two Renton men surrender in case of Skyway shooting death

A 23-year-old, who is alleged to be the shooter, and his 27-year-old brother turned themselves into detectives this…

Five-year-old Gabriel Moore of Renton was all ready for some skateboarding at Liberty Park Tuesday afternoon

News

Mostly clear skies this weekend | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies today, Saturday, with a high near 78.

Opinion

Two years in and the state of your paper is strong | EDITOR’S NOTE

But we are not resting on our laurels. We believe we can be better.

An artist's rendering of the new Lofts at Second and Main project.

News

Work begins on first new downtown residential project since 2008

Work at the Lofts at Second and Main, a multi-use project that will add both residential and commercial…

Tips for conserving water.

News

City asking residents to voluntarily conserve water

Renton supplements its aquifer-based water sources with additional supply from Seattle Public Utilities, which announced its conservation plan…

News

Renton woman injured in motorcycle crash on I405

A Renton woman was one of two people injured early Thursday morning during a motorcycle crash in Tukwila.

Seahawks mascot Blitz welcomes wide receiver Doug Baldwin to the practice field at the VMAC in Renton this past week.

Sports

Seahawks open pre-season Friday against Denver

The Seahawks return to Renton next week for a final week of training camp and then head to…