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Turtles tagged with bright swastikas were spotted at Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach on Tuesday. Courtesy photo

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Turtles tagged with swastikas prompt rally against hate in Renton

“We hope as a community people will show up and strongly say this isn’t OK.”

RTC’s dragonfly honors passed advocate

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RTC’s dragonfly honors passed advocate

College names Andee Jorgensen Student Success Center

County begins planning for possible snowstorms

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County begins planning for possible snowstorms

More plowed roads in the works for Renton

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.

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The latest in election results

Daily updates for Renton’s races

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.

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Early results show possible winners in contested Renton races

Election night results show tight races, early poll leaders

Photo courtesy of King County. From left facing to right, Renton City Councilmember Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, Renton Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman, and Renton Public Works staff member Joe Farah listen to a briefing on work at the Black River Pump Station during a recent tour.

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Flood imminent unless pump station upgrades

Renton, King County leaders discuss budget for Black River flood management

Courtesy of Renton School District. The new cameras on school buses, part of new Stop Paddle Camera Program. Those caught on camera illegally passing school buses face $419 tickets.

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School bus passers face $400 in fines

New cameras set to catch those breaking school bus laws

The fire department cares about all 911 calls

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The fire department cares about all 911 calls

Local organization works to help those who call EMS frequently

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                An honorary ribbon cutting at the site for the new Family First Community Center, Saturday, Oct. 26 next to Cascade Elementary School.

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Local leaders and influencers celebrate community center

Mayor Denis Law, Doug Baldwin cherish Renton’s generosity

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton History Museum’s new exhibit, Sparkle, is going on until April 4, 2020.

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Renton museum puts on the Ritz

New exhibit features fashions from the past

Photo courtesy of Skyway Fire (King County Fire District 20). Firefighters after putting out a fire in Skyway.

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No illegal grow found in Renton house fire

Renton Regional Fire Authority posted on Facebook that after handling an accidental house fire in Skyway, responders found…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Olde Fashioned Halloween Party, Saturday Oct. 26 in downtown Renton featured trick-or-treating, games prizes and the doggy costume contest.

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Happy Halloween Renton!

Residents come out to play in fun costumes

Photo courtesy of Karisa Keasey.

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Stories of strife in watercolor

Renton author, painter uses compassion to tell refugees’ stories

Lending a hand to homeless teens

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Lending a hand to homeless teens

Renton SD creates new avenue to graduation for teens in need

A friendly bridge spanning years and oceans

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A friendly bridge spanning years and oceans

Renton celebrates 50 years of partnership with Nishiwaki, Japan

Courtesy of Puget Sound Energy. The red indicates the areas impacted by the outage.

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Renton residents spend afternoon with no power

A power outage hit multiple neighborhoods and local grocery stores in Renton the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Garth Smith’s “final” sermon at Springbrook Church of Christ, Sunday, Oct. 13. At 90, he has been devoted to his faith, as well as his marriage, for over 70 years.

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A birthday, an anniversary and one last homily

Garth Smith celebrates turning 90 with a message for his church family

Need more friends? Try reading this

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Need more friends? Try reading this

Local author, psychologist offers advice on personal relationships

Body cameras? Renton is starting talks again

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Body cameras? Renton is starting talks again

After four years the city is considering the new equipment

A rundown of Renton’s ballot

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A rundown of Renton’s ballot

Ballots mailed out this week to voters