News
King County Sheriff’s Office to host 911 Citizen’s Academy
The academy is designed to educate citizens about the role 911 Communications Specialists play in the public safety…
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Commissioner of Public Lands lifts ban on certain campfires in Western Washington
Many restrictions on burning still in place, but ban on fires in approved pits in campgrounds lifted.
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Maple Valley man wounds home-invasion robbers who stole guns, cash, drugs
A 38-year-old Maple Valley man shot at and apparently hit home-invasion robbers who stole several guns, drugs and…
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Staff to recommend re-filing marijuana rules to accomodate public input
Under the current schedule, the Board was expected to adopt the final rules at its regularly scheduled Board…
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Section of Cedar River Trail being turned over to Renton
Built on a former railroad easement, the Cedar River Trail between Cedar River Park and the trestle bridge…
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Shellfish illnesses in King County running double the average this summer
A saltwater bacteria has sickened more than twice the number of people in King County this summer than…
News
SR167 ramp to I-405 to close again tonight
To complete the replacement of a 30-year-old drainage pipe, the ramp will close at 9 p.m. tonight, Monday…
Opinion
Not news to us… | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shier's editorial comic, week of Aug. 9, 2013.
Opinion
Money is on the roads again | JERRY CORNFIELD
Members of the Republican-dominated caucus are embarking on a statewide tour to find out what the state’s citizenry…
Letters to the Editor
Remember the kids during the Riverbend buyout | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"In addition to the longtime local residents who spoke out against the plan to displace them all over…
News
Calgary man says cabbie reckless, won’t pay fare, goes to jail | POLICE BLOTTER
A Calgary, Canada, man’s refusal to pay cab fare and disobeying an officer’s commands landed him in jail.
Business
Boeing and Travel Service finalize order for 737 MAX 8s
This week's announcement brings the total number of orders to date for the 737 MAX to 1,498 airplanes.
News
‘Breakathon’ earns $16,000 for Communities in Schools
For the fifth year in a row, martial artists in bright orange shirts marched to Liberty Park and…
Life
Darren Motamedy gets jazzy at Delancey’s On 3rd tonight | LIVE MUSIC
There's plenty of live entertainment happening around Renton this weekend and next week.
News
Highway closures this weekend will make travel difficult
The ramp from SR167 to northbound I-405 in Renton and all northbound lanes of I-405 through Bellevue will…
Obituaries
Sam Turner
Sam Turner The fifth child of Bill Joe and Hattie Turner, Sam was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana.…
Obituaries
Genevieve Coxon
Genevieve (Serra) Coxon September 11,1919 – July 16, 2013 Known to most as “Granny”. Our beloved Granny passed…
News
National Night Out 2013 | SLIDESHOW
Renton hosted its annual National Night Out party at Philip Arnold Park on Aug. 6.
News
Attorney General warns of Chinese ‘blessing scam’
Typically, a thief approaches an elderly Chinese woman and asks if she has seen a spiritual doctor around.…
News
County to make upgrades at Black River Pump Station
Later this summer, the four-decade-old pump station that drains portions of Kent and Renton in the northeast portion…