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Photo by Haley Ausbun. Seniors in nearby care facilities took flight in a 1942 Boeing Stearman biplane at Renton Municipal Airport, offered by Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation.

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No age cap to fly

On Sunday, Aug. 11 and Monday Aug. 12 seniors from Burien, Mercer Island and Issaquah with interest or…

Clear winners in a tight Renton primary

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Clear winners in a tight Renton primary

Pavone and Maxwell qualify with a six vote difference

Suspect uses a Lime rental car to steal packages

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Suspect uses a Lime rental car to steal packages

Renton Police are searching for information on a thief who destroyed a doorbell camera

Courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Renton PD search for white truck involved in hit and run

The Renton Police Department traffic unit is asking for the public’s help in locating a white truck involved…

Possible suspect in shooting, courtesy of Renton police.

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LIVE: Renton PD reports shooting at Renton transit center

No injuries are reported

Renton Police Officer Tanuj Soni has been charged with fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation and abuse of office. Photo courtesy of City of Renton

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Court documents reveal details of alleged assault by a Renton police officer

Deputy Chief says RPD is performing an internal investigation

Courts reveal probable cause against Renton Police officer

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Courts reveal probable cause against Renton Police officer

King County Prosecutor’s office charged Tanuj Soni with second degree assault

Photo by Haley Ausbun. President of the Seattle Electric Vehicle Association sped around in his car, named “Mr. Bean,” to show off an electric vehicle’s torque at Renton Technical College, July 30.

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Renton shown the power behind electric cars

PSE holds event to showcase how electric vehicles are paving the future of transportation

Seattle anchors future Renton water taxi

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Seattle anchors future Renton water taxi

SECO leaders tell state they are ready to implement new ferries

Nolte State Park, pictured, as well as Federation Forest and Nisqually Park are just three of the many state parks free to visit Aug. 25. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Next state park “free day” Aug. 25 | Washington State Parks

There are several state parks residents can enjoy nearby

Growth is inevitable, but where is it going?

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Growth is inevitable, but where is it going?

City leaders discuss possible challenges with affordability and displacement

Photos by Haley Ausbun. The BackYardFarm, a local couple trying to help folks with small yards build their own farm, hosted an event July 27, where guests could meet the animals, feed the goats and eat food sourced from their own back yard.

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Rentonites can have a farm, e-i-e-i-o

Urban farmers want to teach their neighbors how to be sustainable

Three friends and cyclists celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 2018 Obliteride event. Photo courtesy of Fred Hutch Obliteride.                                 Three friends and cyclists celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 2018 Obliteride event. Photo courtesy of Fred Hutch Obliteride.

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500 cyclists aim to obliterate cancer

Local event to bring riders through Renton

Past council comes back to fill in vacant seat

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Past council comes back to fill in vacant seat

Rich Zwicker will briefly return to city council this fall, filling councilmember Carol Ann Witschi’s vacant seat until…

Courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority. A fence alongside the coastline and emerald green fields of Cliffs of Moher in Ireland sits a Renton RFA patch, honoring a fallen firefighter who’s legacy inspired a local nonprofit.

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RFA memorializes firefighter internationally

Emerald green fields

Courtesy of King County Elections.

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Updated primary results

Marcie Maxwell now has a 10-vote lead over Armondo Pavone

Police investigating T-Bone crash, expect delays

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Police investigating T-Bone crash, expect delays

Renton first responders asked drivers to avoid Northeast Fourth Street and Nile Avenue Northeast, where a T-bone crash…

Courtesy of the city of Renton

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A culture shift redirects the city

How Renton’s growth has forced it to open up more and change socially

Courtesy of Boys & Girls Club King County                                 Club members get kids summer movies for $1 at Regal at The Landing.

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Boys and Girls Club members get discounted movies

Select childrens movies at Regal Cinema in the Landing will be just $1 for Boys &Girls Club members.

Alcohol a factor in fatal motorcycle crash

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Alcohol a factor in fatal motorcycle crash

Driver arrested for vehicular homicide in Renton