Life
When they want it bad enough
I wrote a few weeks ago about my youngest daughter matter-of-factly driving to Seattle for Comicon
Life
Renton police officer honored as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
On March 23 Renton Police Officer Thaddeus Kerkhoff was honored as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Opinion
Inclusive, welcoming communities lead to successful cities | COMMENTARY
Renton council member Ruth Perez talks about the importance of inclusivity in the city.
News
Renton school board member Al Talley dies
According to his family, Talley suffered a stroke earlier this week and died Wednesday night.
Business
New director discusses CISR’s role in community | COMMENTARY
All students can learn and achieve at high levels if they are given the opportunity and the support…
Opinion
Concern about development | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
How much monitoring and oversight will the administration accept responsibility for regarding the proposed development of the 200…
News
Upthegrove supports increased bus service between Renton and Kent
The proposed changes of Metro Transit service on Route 169 will take effect in September of 2017.
News
King County Flood District accepting applications for flood reduction grant program
The King County Flood Control District has $3.06 million available in grant funding for projects that reduce the…
Life
Kids warrior challenge returns to Hazen
Hazen High School will host second annual Kids Ninja Warrior Challenge from April 1-2.
Opinion
In time Main Avenue South plan will be a good project | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Since the city of Renton seems to have adopted Sound Transit’s planning methodology, a new option should be…
Business
Port of Seattle offers 150 paid high school and college summer internship
The Port of Seattle is offering 150 paid summer internships for high school and college students.
Opinion
Elfers is right about health care | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I wanted to thank Richard Elfers for articulating the story surrounding attempts by the Trump administration to repeal…
News
Gov. Inslee releases statement on canceled Republican health care vote
Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement on Friday after House Speaker Paul Ryan announced he was removing…
News
Current levy cliff for school districts extended until 2019
The new law saves an estimated $358 for districts statewide and nearly $11 million for Renton.
Business
Unemployment rate hits nine-year low in Washington
Washington’s state unemployment rate fell from 5.1 to 4.9 percent — lowest report since March 2008.
News
Metro considering simpler bus fares; public invited to weigh in
County Metro Transit wants to hear from public as planning begins to make paying fares to ride the…