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The march of history | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of July 11, 2014.

Students from Hazen and Renton high schools make up the Renton Youth Advisory Council’s RenTeens.

News

Youth Advisory Council ‘RenTeens’ uncover hidden gems

The blog features pictures, history and in the future will have observations and potentially poetry about Renton’s historical…

Opinion

State schools chief tries to take shame out of NCLB | JERRY CORNFIELD

It’s a dilemma faced in just about every state. But Washington is the only state facing the letter…

News

Volunteers sought for Snake Hill bus shelter build

The project is being taken on by Boy Scout Alexander Martz, as the project leader and the location…

Life

Looking for something to do? | CALENDAR

The following events are happening around town this weekend and next week:

News

State extends burn ban on DNR-protected land to Western Washington

The burn ban will run from today through Sept. 30. It applies to all forestlands under DNR fire…

Sports

Seahawks single game tickets on sale July 21

Only 1,000 upper level single-game tickets per home game will be available at the CenturyLink Field Northwest Box…

Business

Boeing selects supplier for 737 MAX full-flight simulator

Boeing announced Friday the selection of TRU Simulation + Training Inc. as its supplier for state-of-the-art full-flight training…

News

Renton adding red light camera at Southeast 176th and Benson

Beginning on Sept. 1, the registered owner of a vehicle photographed for failing to comply with the red…

News

IKEA plans to replace Renton store with new, two-story store on current site

The proposed 399,000-square-foot new Renton store would consist of two levels, provide nearly 1,700 convenient parking spaces, offer…

Business

Boeing projects need for $5.2 trillion in airplanes over 20 years, led by 737

Boeing projects a demand for 36,770 new airplanes over the next 20 years, an increase of 4.2 percent…

Two new outdoor ellipticals have been installed at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

News

New outdoor equipment installed at Coulon

The City of Renton recently purchased two pieces of outdoor 'elliptical' exercise equipment located adjacent to the park's…

Sports

Seahawks season tickets already sold out

This year's season ticket renewal rate of 99 percent is also the highest in franchise history.

Ciscoe Morris speaks Tuesday at the Renton Farmers Market.

News

Going ‘green’ with Ciscoe at the Market

Morris talked about environmentally friendly gardening, with tips for a spectacular yet wildlife-friendly garden and questions from the…

News

Theft charges for Seattle contractor accused of scamming homeowners, including some in Renton

Instead of improving homes, Gary Shannon Edwards is accused of pocketing payments for work that he never completed…

News

Who donated the human skulls?

County seeking help in identifying three skulls donated to Bellevue Goodwill.

News

Renton Meal Coalition makes urgent plea for donations

According to press release, it costs $10 per week to serve one homeless man or $250 a week…

The potential routes for the Energize Eastside project.

News

REMINDER: Energize Eastside Community Advisory Group meeting scheduled for TONIGHT in Renton

The group, made up of residents from the communities affected by Puget Sound Energy's plans to upgrade transmission…

News

PSE offering to replace inefficient refrigerators and washers for free

The new models will be up to four times more efficient and can save customers $200 a year…

Renton's Elijah Clayton

Sports

Renton’s Clayton to attend U.S. National Team Development Games

A linebacker and quarterback with the Renton Indians, Clayton will have the opportunity to earn a roster spot…