Business
Harley dealership opens in Renton
Ray Paglia of Kent, whose family has strong ties to Renton, jokes he’s not a “bad boy,” but…
News
State installs fish trap Tuesday just under I-405 bridge over Cedar to monitor fry
That crane looming over Interstate 405 Tuesday morning in downtown Renton was used to place a fish trap…
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Boundary Review Board to take Fairwood testimony in late May; final report available
The Washington state Boundary Review Board for King County will take public testimony in late May on a…
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City employees agree to 2 percent pay cut to help fill $6 million budget hole
All City of Renton employees have agreed to a 2 percent pay cut to help the city overcome…
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Renton man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
A 41-year-old Renton man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor involving a 13-year-girl in Seattle…
Life
The Landing makes sure shoppers will have plenty to eat
Any neighborhood needs a few good places to eat. Right now, The Landing has – or will have…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: No one seems to be in taxing mood
Maybe now wasn’t the best time to ask about taxes, with April 15 putting such a spotlight on…
News
Governor wants to keep Boeing competitive; 737 production remains on track
Renton Mayor Denis Law supports the creation of a Washington Council on Aerospace, designed to keep the state’s…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The national recession is hitting the Renton School District
Just in case you think that what’s happening in Olympia doesn’t really matter, think again. The massive assault…
News
Renton schools facing $6 million in state budget cuts; comment in person, online
The Renton School District is asking for the public’s help in figuring out how to cope with the…
News
Renton IGA store is closed; all its food is sold, some going to food bank
UPDATE The Renton IGA just east of Renton closed on Sunday, perhaps its busiest day ever, according to…
News
Future of the downtown Post Office is ‘in play,’ says Renton official
The City of Renton has had discussions with the U.S. Postal Service about the future of the Post…
News
Uwajimaya plans ‘soft opening’ at Renton Village for late June
The target date for a “soft opening” of a new Uwajimaya store in the Renton Village Shopping Center…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Calendars, grazing, community blogs
We’re excited about a new feature at rentonreporter.com. It’s an online calendar that’s open to anyone who wants…
News
Renton’s Mount Olivet Cemetery is final resting place for 209 indigents
They will lie together, in their individual urns, for eternity, these 209 individuals who were simply too poor…
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Insurance agent Oscar Myre of Renton has that wiener guy beat
This Oscar Myre sells insurance, not wieners. He’s Norwegian, not German. He shares his name with four others.…
News
Another 900 Boeing workers get layoff notices, including 458 Machinists
The Boeing Co. handed out 900 new 60-day layoff notices to employees on Friday, including 458 to Machinists…
News
Tough times ahead, says Renton’s mayor, but so are good ones
The recession continues to hit Renton’s budget hard – with a budget deficit expected to grow to eight…
News
City of Renton has plans in place to deal with severe flooding of Green River
City of Renton officials have emergency plans in place to protect south Renton in the event of severe…
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Memorial service planned for Renton Police specialist killed at mother’s home near Orting
Bretta Hawkins’ smiling face and helpful manner were known to legions of co-workers in the Renton Police Department…