News
Tips to avoid fainting this weekend at Renton River Days
An emergency preparedness planner shares several ways to avoid overheating during daytime events.
News
Law enforcement agencies report shows rise in crime statewide
Renton witnessed an increase in several categories of offenses including murders, aggravated assaults, burglaries and more.
News
Child care nonprofit Launch opens new location in Renton
Launch opened its new location on July 10 and serves 65 kids annually.
Northwest
King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’
Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.
News
Renton River Days festival kicks off July 21
The annual event features three days of family-oriented events and activities.
Sports
Soccer + STEM + Summer = Fun: SpaceX’s Space United partners with Family First Community Center for youth soccer camp
The soccer camp, which will incorporate elements of space and STEM, will have three summer sessions that will…
News
Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
Northwest
Boy on scooter dies at scene of collision | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, Bellevue police recover 3D-printed ghost guns from a drive-by shooting suspect; Valley SWAT arrests a…
News
Bronson Way Bridge reopens with final paint, seismic retrofit
Beginning in the fall of 2022, the bridge construction project’s second phase finished ahead of schedule.
Sports
Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle recap
From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.
News
Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot
King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.
Sports
MLB All-Stars check in with media before they take the field on July 11
Check out words from Mariners George Kirby and Scott Servais, Rangers’ Josh Jung and many more
News
Shiny & Chrome! Return to Renton Car Show makes triumphant return
Photos from the July 9 event.
News
Fireworks determined to be cause of roof fire at The Landing
Structure fire at Vino at The Landing was estimated to have caused $1 million in damage.
News
3 Lake Washington swimming beaches closed due to high levels of bacteria
Gene Coulon Memorial Park, Madison Park Beach and Matthews Beach are closed indefinitely due to dangerous levels of…
Business
Renton Downtown Partnership executive director steps down
Christian Switzer, who joined the Partnership in March 2022, helped bring the community back to downtown Renton with…
News
Sam’s story: Park-goers remember Sam the Gene Coulon man
Sam Velick, 67, had been living at Gene Coulon Park for 30 years before his death on May…