Opinion
SUSAN BRESSLER: Thanks for support
Forgive me for being selfish with this column, but it has been a rough few weeks. It has…
Business
Check out the Chateau
Last year, I toured Merrill Gardens and introduced you to my friend Maury, the 91-year-old pilot, which was…
News
SUSAN BRESSLER: Mosaic celebrates diverse RTC
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a very special event at Renton Technical College. The event…
Opinion
SUSAN BRESSLER: Planning ahead will help cope with grief
Unfortunately, I have attended five funerals already this year and have a 91-year-old mother-in-law in the hospital right…
Business
Rare chance to taste culture of Africa with good friends
I’d like to share with you one of the more meaningful experiences of my life in our Renton…
Life
90-year-old Maury Marler of Renton is learning to fly – and loving it
Last summer, I introduced you to Maury Marler, a 90-year-old Merrill Gardens resident who is today training to…
Business
Rotary CAPER shows generous spirits
Last Saturday, the Rotary Club of Renton held its 43rd annual CAPER auction. CAPER for those of you…
Business
SUSAN BRESSLER: Compassion shows at St. Vincent de Paul
Just when I thought I’d seen all of the great things happening in Renton in regard to its…
Business
SUSAN BRESSLER: Home to ‘terrorists?’ Try these pet sitters
On any given day around 5:30 p.m., my house is the proverbial three-ring circus. You see, I have…
Business
4th Street Grill in Renton Highlands Perfect place to take your sweetie
Are you looking for someplace special to take your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? You have your choice of…
Business
Want to treat a four-legged friend? Try Poodie’s Pet Palace in downtown Renton
Attention readers with four-legged friends. There’s a hot new place for pets in downtown Renton! Poodie’s Pet Palace…
Opinion
AROUND TOWN: Snow crimps plans; crews plow on
It seems rather fitting somehow that I wrote my first column of 2008 in the middle of a…
Opinion
Thankful for Renton businesses
From the old classic, “White Christmas”: “When I’m worried and I can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead…
Business
Piazza Renton puts the fun in downtown
I attended the eighth annual Piazza auction and fundraiser two weeks ago. A gala event, with a fun…
Business
How to put the sparkle in Christmas | Column
It honestly seems like just a few weeks ago that I put away my Christmas decorations; but here…
Business
City housing repair program helps residents stay in homes
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Terry Higashiyama, community services administrator for the…
Business
Food Bank shelves run lean
With all the talk about the economy recently, the plunging stock market and soaring gas and food prices,…
Business
Shop Renton. It’s easy to do, downtown and at The Landing
I’ve been doing a lot of shopping and dining out recently, and the good news is almost all…
Business
Clothing on school list for kids
It’s hard to believe that Renton schools are already back in session. I was one of those very…