Business
Next Renton chamber ‘Survive and Thrive in 2009’ workshop is how to market business
The Renton Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of workshops called “Survive and Thrive in 2009” to…
News
Regional jail for Renton, other south-end cities now a reality
BY ROBERT WHALE For the Renton Reporter The cities of Renton, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn,…
Life
The fourth webisode of ‘Finger of God’ in Renton premieres
The premiere party for the fourth “Finger of God” webisode was packed, with standing room only at the…
News
FEB. 27: Renton community, arts calendar
Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. 32nd annual Green River Glass…
Business
Buy the Book in downtown Renton is closing its last chapter
Buy the Book’s early years were fun. Those years included cuddles with the late Mocha the shop cat,…
Opinion
Tough times: We’re in this together
By TERRI BRIERE Member, Renton City Council The City of Renton has major hurdles to overcome in today’s…
Letters to the Editor
An annexation concern in Renton
I would like to respond to the letter published in the Feb. 20 Renton Reporter, which was in…
Opinion
MAYOR LAW: Building partnerships with our state legislators
By DENIS LAW Mayor, City of Renton It’s difficult to discuss anything other than the economy these days.…
News
500 gallons makes for a crazy gas day for Renton driver
Five hundred gallons of gas. That’s what Karen Zammit of Renton won Wednesday morning. “I won like, crazy…
Business
SBA offering low-interest disaster loans to Renton businesses, individuals
The U.S. Small Business Administration is taking applications for loans to assist individuals and businesses affected by January’s…
Life
Renton’s growing diversity boosts need for ESL programs
Before Charlie, Renton had few English as a Second Language classes. Renton Technical College and Fairwood Library were…
News
SNOW UPDATE: Renton schools 90 minutes late; Kent, Issaquah schools two hours late
Renton schools will start 90 minutes late this morning because of an overnight snow storm. Starting two hours…
Opinion
MAYOR LAW: Renton responding to tough economic times
By MAYOR DENIS LAW In a recent memo to city employees, I had the unpleasant task of explaining…
Sports
State wrestling: Liberty results
Liberty placed 35th at the 3A state wrestling championships, with 12 points. Junior Dan Velasquez went 0-2 at…
Business
Valley Medical Center first in region to offer OB/GYN Hospitalist program
Valley Medical Center recently launched the first Obstetrics Hospitalist Program in the greater Seattle and Tacoma area. This…
Business
Restaurants, medical clinics and a bank coming soon to The Landing
A wine shop, a thai restaurant and a dentist are just a few of the several new businesses…
Letters to the Editor
City of Fairwood feasibilty study biased
I was under the impression Henderson, Young and Co. was under contract to the Washington State Boundary Review…
Letters to the Editor
City of Fairwood is looking better
The article in the Feb. 13 Renton Reporter,”Fairwood digs into cityhood analysis,” needed a bit more editing. My…
Letters to the Editor
Staying in county is bigger problem
This is in response to the letter in the Renton Reporter on Jan. 23 titled “Annexation problems.” Yes,…
Letters to the Editor
To succeed, Fairwood will need best and brightest
Your editorial and reporting on the latest Fairwood incorporation study got me to thinking about my own experience…