Life
What you see on stage is what Norm Abrahamson builds for Renton’s Valley Community Players
Norm Abrahamson has no desire to be an actor. “Can you imagine memorizing all those lines?” he asks.…
News
Obama nominates county Executive Ron Sims as HUD deputy secretary
President Barack Obama will nominate King County Executive Ron Sims to become the deputy secretary at the U.S.…
Obituaries
Iola Monster
Iola Monster Iola Monster died February 1, 2009 in Buckley WA. Born August 23, 1917 in Seattle with…
News
Homeless count in Renton finds 90 without a roof, double last year
Mayor Denis Law greeted the 60-some volunteers at Renton Senior Activity Center at 2 a.m. Friday morning with…
Sports
Wrestling: Liberty takes first loss of season against Issaquah, beats Skyline
ISSAQUAH 39 LIBERTY 34 103 DAN VELASQUEZ (L) TECH FALL MAX TICKMAN (I) 19-1 112 DALTON BAUNSGARD (I)…
Sports
Gymnastics: Liberty splits Issaquah and Eastlake
Issaquah 175.15, Liberty 144.4 All-around — 1, Olivia Goree, I, 37.1; 2, Risa Fukuda, I, 36.4; 3, Taryn…
Life
Jan. 30: Out and About calendar
Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. “Torch of Dreams”: 3 and…
News
JAN. 30: Renton community calendar
Events Draft City of Fairwood Incorporation Study meeting: 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9. Open house, 5:30-6 p.m.; presentation, break-out…
News
Renton adds new tools to fight graffiti
Graffiti is a crime that Renton officials have long been painting over. The city’s new Graffiti Control Ordinance…
Business
Renton chamber looking for “Ahead of the Class” nominations
Nominations are being sought through Feb. 6 for the ninth annual “Ahead of the Class” awards. Sponsored by…
Business
Cancer center in Renton treats the whole person
Quackery. That’s how Terri Dilts’ former oncologist described the breast cancer treatment she wanted to receive. So she…
News
Pam Teal to replace Rep. Maxwell on Renton School Board
Pam Teal was appointed Wednesday night by the Renton School Board to fill a seat vacated by Marcie…
News
Renton Rotary honors January students of the month
The Rotary Club of Renton has recognized three high school students for January in its Youth of the…
Life
Shows at Renton IKEA to benefit Special Olympics
A magician and a comedy juggling team will headline two upcoming Renton shows to benefit Special Olympics. The…
Life
Dora Champoux of Renton marks her 104th
The white cake is stuck with just three candles. A one, a zero and a four. “Happy Birthday…
Life
Puckering up with porkers nets Nelsen Middle School in Renton $900
Three talented porkers hammed it up for Nelsen Middle School students and staff during a recent performance at…
Obituaries
Robert A. Wraith
Robert A. Wraith Born January 27, 1933, Bob passed away at home on January 26, 2009 following a…
Obituaries
Daniel Luke Spears
Daniel Luke Spears Daniel Luke Spears 28, of Renton passed away January 24, 2009 after a 7 year…
Business
Microsoft to eliminate up to 5,000 jobs, including 1,400 today
By Reporter Newspapers Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. eliminated 1,400 jobs Thursday morning, including 872 at its Redmond campus —…
News
JAN. 23: Renton Community Calendar
Calendar Submissions The free community calendar is published Fridays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit…