News
Renton School Board to name interim superintendent Wednesday night
The school board is expected to vote on an interim superintendent at a special meeting Wednesday night at…
News
Two handcycles stolen from Renton veteran found in Tukwila
Two handcycles stolen from paralyzed Renton veteran Ernie Butler have been found in Tukwila, thanks to citizens who…
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Holiday season kicked off in Renton last weekend
Renton's annual lighting of the Christmas tree took place last Saturday at the Piazza.
News
Fire damages Renton auto-body shop late Friday afternoon
A two-alarm fire at an auto-body shop near downtown Renton damaged a car inside, but those inside escaped,…
Sports
Local teams pick up non-league wins | Basketball
The Renton boys basketball team won its season opener 58-38 over Roosevelt Wednesday. The Indians trailed 11-8 after…
News
Here’s how same-sex couples will apply for marriage licenses starting Thursday
Hundreds of couples are expected when a new voter-approved law enabling marriage equality takes effect on Thursday, Dec.…
Letters to the Editor
Significant majority took hard look at annexation | Letter to the editor
What’s beyond debate is that a significant majority of West Hill residents like myself took a long and…
Business
Renton Chamber of Commerce holiday auction is Dec. 6
The Renton Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Express Auction is Dec. 6 at the Renton Pavilion Event Center in…
Business
Allen’s Furniture opens in the Renton Highlands
Allen’s Furniture has opened in the Renton Highlands, offering living room, bedroom, dining room, home entertainment, office and…
News
Hazelwood Elementary collects canned food for food bank
Hazelwood Elementary School students this month stacked 2,326 food items as part of a schoolwide holiday food drive.
News
Sports in Schools donation to revive C-team basketball in Renton high schools
A local organization called Sports in Schools has donated $15,000 to help Renton School District reinstate C-team basketball…
News
City of Renton doing online survey of website
The City of Renton is looking at ways to improve its website and is conducting an online survey…
Obituaries
Virginia Lee Spendiff
Virginia Lee Spendiff 10/25/1928 – 11/12/2012 Virginia was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Her family moved extensively for her…
Obituaries
Roberta Dutton O’Farrell
Roberta Dutton O’Farrell Roberta Dutton O’Farrell died, surrounded by her loving family, in the evening of November 20,…
Obituaries
Reginald Briggs
Reginald (Regi) Briggs Reginald (Regi) Briggs, age 63, of Renton, passed away in his sleep at home on…
Obituaries
Gladys L Cardwell-Johnson
Gladys L Cardwell – Johnson Gladys passed away peacefully at 74 years of age on November 23, 2012…
News
Renton Rotary Club honors November Youth of the Month
Renton Rotary has selected its Youth of the Month for November.
Life
Leisure Estates Chorale performing Christmas concerts
The Leisure Estates Chorale is performing five Christmas concerts in December.
Life
King County sets Renton meeting to talk about reducing flood risks
King County has scheduled public meetings in Carnation, Renton and Auburn in early December to meet with residents…
Life
Hazen High senior to perform in Northwest Boychoir concerts
Caleb Grapes, a senior at Hazen High School and a member of Vocalpoint! Seattle, will perform in “A…