An elderly woman died after a minor traffic collision Friday morning near the intersection of Garden Avenue North and North Park Drive.
Renton resident and jazz pianist Terry “Yogi” McCaw, has found himself at the center of a new world music movement, with the success of The Yoginis Indian Jazz Project, his band. The band’s first album features the lead singer from Advaita, one of India’s highly acclaimed bands.
The following events are happening around the city during the month of May.
The fourth annual Friends of Renton Schools breakfast raised more than $167,000 for the school district on Monday.
Friends of Renton Schools hosted a fundraising breakfast Monday morning, filled with personal testimonies and thanks to the community for supporting the school district.
Renton seniors celebrated National Pretzel Day at the Renton Senior Activity Center Friday afternoon with a shuffle-board-like game of pretzel bingo and mounds of chocolate, almond, Heath Bar and M&M covered pretzels.
Mary Ormiston, of St. Anthony School, was voted “Best Renton Teacher” in the Renton Reporter’s “Best of Renton” contest this week.
Doctors, nurses and staff in Valley Medical’s Birth Center Tuesday participated in simulation training for emergencies a woman might face when delivering a baby.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center exceeded their fundraising goal at a breakfast last week to raise money for therapy, legal advocacy and prevention programs.
Fun and games are headed to downtown Renton, as the owners of bar Local 907 plan to open an arcade in June across from their current location on South Third Street.
Renovation work continued this week on a new women and children’s day center in the former jail at Renton City Hall. It will be called the Center of Hope.
A Renton bilingual preschool is teaching children Mandarin and bringing diverse families together to create community.
Community leaders and advocates gathered at Renton’s Compass Veterans Center to speak out about the effects proposed state budget cuts will have on Washington residents, specifically people of color and low-income families.
The Renton School District announced Tuesday morning that Merri Rieger, current Kent chief student achievement officer, has been selected to become Renton schools’ next superintendent.
Damien Pattenaude and John Schmitz will be staring new positions in September.
Renton School District officials interviewed the third and final candidate, Crystalee Sweeting, for the superintendent position on Thursday.
One might miss Castle Ice Arena’s location, tucked in the Renton Highlands, but for those who love to skate, it’s a destination.
Flip Herndon, as he likes to be called, interviewed in the district on Tuesday. He is the superintendent of Bremerton schools.
Merri Rieger, the Kent School District’s chief student achievement officer, interviewed for Renton’s superintendent position on Monday. Included in her busy schedule was a tour of Dimmitt Middle School.
Final candidate Crystalee Sweeting visits the district today, Thursday.
