Flu and strep tests available at Renton CVS locations

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Flu and strep tests available at Renton CVS locations

If a patient is confirmed to have either the flu or strep, a prescription can be written.

Renton council president elected to Sound Cities Association board of directors

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Renton council president elected to Sound Cities Association board of directors

Ed Prince will also serve as the chair of the public issues committee.

Cold weather shelter to remain open Thursday, Feb. 22 | UPDATE

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Cold weather shelter to remain open Thursday, Feb. 22 | UPDATE

Food and blanket donations are still welcomed.

Photo courtesy of Renton Fire PIO Twitter page

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Renton RFA battle fire in home with marijuana grow operation

Crews responded to the fire around 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 on the 11600 block of Southeast Petrovitsky…

Largest salmonella outbreak linked to live poultry

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Largest salmonella outbreak linked to live poultry

Nationally, 2017 had more Salmonella cases linked to backyard poultry than ever recorded.

Public invited to comment on PSE’s Energy Resource Plans in Renton

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Public invited to comment on PSE’s Energy Resource Plans in Renton

The hearing is Feb. 21 at Renton Community Center.

More flu expected in Washington

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More flu expected in Washington

Preliminary data released estimates the 2017-2018 flu vaccine to be 36 percent overall effective.

City to partner with new firm to redevelop 200 Mill plaza

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City to partner with new firm to redevelop 200 Mill plaza

Developer’s plan includes 450 rental housing units, as well as office, educational and retail space.

Cold weather shelter to open Feb. 18-20; snow showers expected

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Cold weather shelter to open Feb. 18-20; snow showers expected

Food and blanket donations are being accepted at the shelter.

Police determine no shots fired at Highline College | UPDATE

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Police determine no shots fired at Highline College | UPDATE

Des Moines Police issue media release

Screenshot of a post from Highline College Facebook page at 9:25 a.m. Feb. 16, 2018.

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Highline College on lockdown; gunfire reported | UPDATE: No shots fired

Highline College has been placed on lockdown Friday morning following reports of gunfire on campus.

Honey Dew Elementary placed on lockdown as Renton police search for suspect

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Honey Dew Elementary placed on lockdown as Renton police search for suspect

The suspect was located and the lockdown was lifted morning of Feb. 14.

Police arrest 17-year-old suspect in gun store burglary, others

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Police arrest 17-year-old suspect in gun store burglary, others

The Kent resident is suspected in robbery of Bothell marijuana store, theft of Renton handgun.

Bob Harrison appointed as Renton’s chief administrative officer

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Bob Harrison appointed as Renton’s chief administrative officer

Harrison is taking the place of Jay Covington who is retiring May 1.

RTC names new VP for administration, finance

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RTC names new VP for administration, finance

Eduardo Rodriguez started his new role Feb. 1.

Renton man is charged with fraud in federal court

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Renton man is charged with fraud in federal court

Richard Thomas Zieske, 48, met his victims at a Renton martial arts studio, according to court documents.

State Senate pushes its own car tab tax reduction measure

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State Senate pushes its own car tab tax reduction measure

Proponents say it will bring relief to taxpayers and maintain transit funding.

Photo courtesy of Heather Harvey on Flickr

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Fairwood and West Hill groups receive grants for volunteer-driven projects, events

Nearly 65 community events and projects will be expanded in unincorporated communities with King County grants.

Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate

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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate

‘Monumental Step:’ Bill moves out of committee with lower tax rate than governor proposed

This image is of a utility truck similar to the one involved with the hit and run Friday in SeaTac. The image was provided by Washington State Patrol.

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Renton man dies after hit and run Friday in SeaTac

WSP detectives are seeking the public’s help in finding the driver at fault