Opinion
GOP had better take long-term approach | COMMENTARY
“The 2018 midterm elections are already hanging heavily likethe Sword of Damocles over Congress.”
Life
Hazen choir wins first state competition in school history
Divina Voce won first place at the WMEA-WIAA State Ensemble Contest on April 29.
Opinion
Legislature made headway on some key issues | COMMENTARY
Not a whole lot was going on around the Capitol as the first not-so-special session reached the end…
Business
Hyatt Regency announces waterfront restaurant
The new hotel is set to open in June. The restaurant will seat 236 guests.
News
Traffic shift on southbound I-405 in Renton starts this weekend
Drivers who use the southbound State Route 167 and Rainier Avenue South exit lanes on southbound Interstate 405…
Obituaries
CHASE ONSTOT
Greetings, Chase Onstot had a very full life, filled with wonderful friends, coaches, teachers, bosses and of course…
News
Bear spotted near Highlands Elementary
We come bearing some news: A bear is reportedly spotted on a tree near Highlands Elementary school Wednesday,…
News
Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement starts soon
The campaign is May 22 - June 4, concurrent with Memorial Day, one of the busiest travel/holiday weekends.
News
WaterWorks grant informational workshops set
The closest workshop for Renton residents will be in Tukwila on May 24.
News
Two-alarm fire damages Kent restaurant
A two-alarm fire severely damaged a Kent restaurant late Monday.
Obituaries
KINGSLEY GEORGE PARKER
King Parker was born May 8, 1939 to Lucille and Donald Parker in Portland, OR. King was a…
Life
Walk to Cure Arthiritis scheduled for May 20 in Renton
The walk aims to raise $55,000 to help find a cure for arthritis.
Life
Memorial Service for former Gov. Mike Lowry is May 30
Service is scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church.
News
Candidate Filing Week signals start of Washington’s 2017 election season
Candidates may file online 24 hours a day, starting May 15, 9 a.m. through May 19, 4 p.m.
Business
Hyatt Regency to host job fair
The hotel, scheduled to open in June near Lake Washington, is looking to fill over 100 positions.
Obituaries
JEROME (JERRY) BALKEN
Jerome, (Jerry), 85, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2017 after a long illness. He was born the…
News
Kent’s Reeder appointed to Soos Creek Water & Sewer District board
Kent resident Merle Reeder has been appointed to be a commissioner on the five-member Soos Creek Water &…