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Those who make a difference

RTC’s dragonfly honors passed advocate

College names Andee Jorgensen Student Success Center

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.
King County

Flood imminent unless pump station upgrades

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

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.
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.
Stop, do not pass

School bus passers face $400 in fines

New cameras set to catch those breaking school bus laws

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.
911 and first responders

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.
Investing in families

Local leaders and influencers celebrate community center

Mayor Denis Law, Doug Baldwin cherish Renton’s generosity

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

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 a grow operation within the home. After… Continue reading

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

Happy Halloween Renton!

Residents come out to play in fun costumes

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

Renton museum puts on the Ritz

New exhibit features fashions from the past

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton History Museum’s new exhibit, Sparkle, is going on until April 4, 2020.
Photo courtesy of Karisa Keasey.
Arts and culture

Stories of strife in watercolor

Renton author, painter uses compassion to tell refugees’ stories

Photo courtesy of Karisa Keasey.
Education news

Lending a hand to homeless teens

Renton SD creates new avenue to graduation for teens in need

Celebrating culture

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.
In the dark?

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. The outage, according to the Puget Sound… Continue reading

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

A birthday, an anniversary and one last homily

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

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.
Police and public safety

Body cameras? Renton is starting talks again

After four years the city is considering the new equipment

Art and features

Need more friends? Try reading this

Local author, psychologist offers advice on personal relationships

Election 2019

A rundown of Renton’s ballot

Ballots mailed out this week to voters

Trash and recycling pick up

Mayor wants to reexamine trash services

Renton considers trash service contracts

Photo courtesy of Victor Yee. The Hazen girls golf team is taking home the championship banner for the first time in its history.
High school sports

Hazen girls golf wins a banner

Before this season, golf was the only sport in the Hazen high School gym without a championship banner. But not anymore. Hazen’s girls team has… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Victor Yee. The Hazen girls golf team is taking home the championship banner for the first time in its history.

Renton city council split on I-976

Council chooses to take no official stance on car tabs initiative

Education and community

A partnership to help students in need

Renton Innovation Zone Partnership begins its work in local schools