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Renton faces $5.2 million shortfall
A sluggish economy, rising fuel costs and slowing home construction have punched a $5.2 million hole in the…
News
I-405 traffic in Renton now using new bridge
Despite the weekend rain, the state moved southbound traffic on Interstate 405 to a new bridge over Oakesdale…
Life
The 12th Man flag firmly planted in Renton
I’ve experienced the grand cathedrals of England, meant to inspire awe in both visitor and the faithful.
News
Prepare now to fend off wildfires
The heat of the summer is reaching its peak this month, just as grass, downed branches and trees…
News
I-405 lane, full closures under way
Everything was a go for the switching of southbound Interstate 405 lanes to the Oakesdale Bridge Southwest starting…
News
Goat Trimmers ‘staff’ puts munch on Renton airport vegetation
For these workers, the tools of their trade are four stomachs and mouths like leather. Oh, and by…
News
The ‘big slow’ heads to I-405 — construction through Renton starts Aug. 8
Travel on southbound Interstate 405 through Renton next weekend will slow considerably as the state moves traffic to…
News
Crowds pack River Days, boosted by weather
Crowds packed into IKEA Renton River Days events, thanks to favorable weather and a general inclination to find…
News
Hospital commissioner resigns Maple Valley job
Anthony Hemstad, a member of the Valley Medical Center commission who had to leave board meetings early to…
News
Seattle man charged in four-hour standoff
Rashod Jones held his 19-month-old daughter hostage for four hours at her north Renton home on July 25,…
News
‘Jack-knifed’ borer stalls repair of culvert under 405
Work came to a halt recently to replace a collapsed culvert under Interstate 405 when a boring machine…
Opinion
Renton River Days: Take it easy, enjoy
I gladly took my “patience pill” on Wednesday when the crowds – and they were big – started…
News
Renton community will celebrate Aug. 5 Night Out together
The annual National Night Out, designed to raise awareness about fighting crime, is taking on a new twist…
News
Still no leads in death of man in hit-and-run collision on Talbot
No one has yet to step forward in the collision on June 26 that killed a Renton man…
News
Renton’s Rod Stewart offers $100 reward to catch planter box vandals
Rod Stewart had plenty to work with as he decorated the front window of his Antique Country Store…
News
Highlands mystery likely to go unsolved
The names of Highlands Man and Woman likely will remain lost in time. The grave of this young…
News
Family Resource Fair Aug. 2
The First Presbyterian Church of Renton will hold its annual Family Resource Fair Aug. 2 to bring together…
News
Helicopter owner working on solution to grad-night noise
The owner of a charter-helicopter business based at Renton Municipal Airport has told Mayor Denis Law he will…
News
Renton Transit Center beefs up security with guards on bikes
The Renton Transit Center has become a safer and friendlier place, according to city officials, with the addition…
News
Reward offered for information in Renton man’s hit-and-run death
Daren Dougan was just a half-mile from home on June 26 when a SUV pulled in front of…