Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Renton Technical College trustees: Why is it so hard to answer ‘why?’
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Letters to the Editor
RTC trustees do disservice to college, students, community
Renton Technical College has evolved into one of the most successful educational institutions in the country. Most graduates…
Letters to the Editor
Jarrett would bring broad background to executive job
To the editor: Fred Jarrett has been working in public service for 30 years, as a school board…
Letters to the Editor
Jarrett right person at the right time for county executive
To the editor: We would like to encourage all of your readers to vote for Fred Jarrett for…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Phillips, Jarrett in executive race
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a real race for King County executive. It…
Opinion
BILL VIRGIN: How to shorten the River Days Parade: Dump the politicians
ommunity festivals and parades like IKEA Renton River Days are terrific showcases of a town’s people and their…
Opinion
DENIS LAW: Refocusing government on results that matter
At the start of my administration, I set a goal for our city — to garner public confidence…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Shop Renton: Keep buzz, shopping going strong
It’s out there, the CurveCard, perhaps one of the largest efforts of its type in the region to…
Opinion
WILLIAM SHAW: Sleep deprivation can have catastrophic result on roads
Three short years ago this week, an 18-year-old young woman named Laura fell asleep. Her falling asleep quickly…
Opinion
DAVE REICHERT: We must commit to open trade to help stimulate economy
As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not…
Opinion
REAGAN DUNN: Audit will help county control capital projects
Most people who work at a large company have gone through the dreaded performance review process. You know…
Opinion
DENIS LAW: A creative solution to end illegal massage parlors, prostitution rings in city
Renton has had its share of illegal spas, salons and massage parlors harboring illegal activities and operating as…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: The CurveCard sure bet to get good deal, help a city business
No surprise, it’s tough out there. We’re all trying to make ends meet. We’re all looking for ways…
Opinion
EMILY GARLAND: Thanks for the memories, Renton. You’ve taught me a lot
Today is Friday, June 26, and today is my last day at the Renton Reporter. After three years…
Opinion
GREG TAYLOR: A call to adapt in these tough economic times
We all know of a friend, relative or business that has been adversely impacted during this economic downturn…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to fire crews, downtown businesses for great response to fire
Last Thursday’s big fire in downtown Renton certainly confirmed two truths about the city and its residents: •…
News
U.S. REP. DAVE REICHERT: Freedom has a cost; just look at the memorials
By U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert Looking down the National Mall in Washington, D.C., war memorials are framed by…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The task is simple. Buy from each other
An excellent business comes in all shapes and sizes. Renton has plenty; there are about 2,700 businesses licensed…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be safe out there, because much is at stake
Sadly, our pages have been filled recently with news that just isn’t very good. Much of it has…