Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: A hopeful sign from KCLS chief
Bill Ptacek, the director of the King County Library System, is sending signals that he understands the deep…
News
Valley Medical Center ER staff trained in simulations to get ready for early Thursday opener
She sat there, a counselor standing at her side, in tears, worried about her gravely ill grandchild in…
News
Sarah Baxter, a maker of Renton’s history, turns 100 years old
Inevitably, when someone reaches 100, the question is asked: What’s the secret to your longevity? Friday, the answer…
Business
Historic Renton City Hall finding a new purpose on Wells Avenue
Dave Smith has literally uncovered a piece of Renton history on Wells Avenue. Now, with the brick facade…
News
Private security at Renton Transit Center would protect innocent bystanders
The assault on a 15-year-old girl at Metro Transit’s bus tunnel in Seattle as security guards stood nearby…
News
Just 46 votes separate sides on library annexation; recount decision up to City of Renton
The gap separating the “yes” votes from the “no” votes whether to annex the City of Renton to…
News
Bomb threat lands Hazen senior in jail on his 18th birthday
A Hazen High School senior is spending part of his 18th birthday today in the Renton City Jail…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: No matter library outcome, please remain engaged
As I write this, it’s still unclear whether the City of Renton will annex to the King County…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Together is powerful word
I love the word potpourri. Because if I am using it, then it means that I get to…
News
Benson Road near City Hall to close Saturday for transmission line repairs
Benson Road near Renton City Hall will close during the day Saturday for emergency repairs to a major…
News
Two small areas in northeastern Renton deciding whether to revoke annexation
To help straighten out its far northeastern border, the City of Renton last year annexed two small communities…
Life
After 40 years of helping to keep Renton fit, Jerry Rerecich to retire
Four decades ago, a 24-year-old Jerry Rerecich stood in a recreation hall on Renton Hill filled with kids…
News
Boeing to transfer several hundred engineers from Renton to Everett
The Boeing Co. plans to transfer several hundred engineers based in Renton to the company’s Everett plant in…
News
Work on I-405 in Renton could finish months early
The state is on schedule to complete the second part of major improvements to Interstate 405 through downtown…
Business
Renton’s successful CurveCard continues into 2010
The successful “Shop Renton, Buy Ahead of the Curve” campaign, designed to promote shopping locally and launched in…
Business
First Financial loses $40.7 million but still ‘strong’
The Renton-based First Financial Northwest lost $40.7 million in 2009, mostly because of bad real-estate loans in the…
News
Renton teen charged with two counts of assault in attack on bus driver
Two assault charges were filed Wednesday against a 14-year-old Renton boy in the attack early Saturday morning that…
Life
Renton’s Armondo’s, Go Deli, Uwajimaya team up on deli venture
A unique partnership with the new Uwajimaya market in Renton is helping to expand the brand of two…
News
Renton teen to be charged Wednesday in assault on bus driver
A second-degree assault charge is expected to be filed Wednesday against a 15-year-old Renton boy in the attack…
News
Key Renton public works official takes Seattle post
In his four years with the City of Renton, Peter Hahn has overseen several key transportation projects in…