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Courtesy of Washington Secretary of State’s Office

Transportation and housing among King County’s top legislative priorities in 2020

Legislature will begin meeting Jan. 12.

Courtesy of Washington Secretary of State’s Office
Public transit changes

2020 brings changes for Renton commuters

Metro, Sound Transit and more are working on updates, new routes

Turtles tagged with bright swastikas were spotted at Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach on Tuesday. Courtesy photo Mindy Doty.
Rally Against Hate

Turtles tagged with swastikas prompt rally against hate in Renton

“We hope as a community people will show up and strongly say this isn’t OK.”

Turtles tagged with bright swastikas were spotted at Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach on Tuesday. Courtesy photo Mindy Doty.
Courtesy of VFW Post 9430 Left to right: VFW Department of Washington Jr. Vice Commander Chad Hassebroek, Buffalo Soldier, life member of Skyway VFW Post 9430 and current post Guard Clyde Robinson, post Auxiliary President Cheryl Scheeler and post Cmdr. Larry Weldon.
Veterans Day

A humble thank you for a life of honor

Buffalo Soldier presented honor quilt for Veterans Day

Courtesy of VFW Post 9430 Left to right: VFW Department of Washington Jr. Vice Commander Chad Hassebroek, Buffalo Soldier, life member of Skyway VFW Post 9430 and current post Guard Clyde Robinson, post Auxiliary President Cheryl Scheeler and post Cmdr. Larry Weldon.
Photo by Haley Ausbun. Girl Scouts from troops 46754, 41126 and 41170 put together 400 sandwhich lunches on Saturday, Nov. 9 as part of Vision House “kids serve” event. The lunches then went to people experiencing homelessness in Seattle via Union Gospel Mission Search and Rescue.
Giving to others

Scouts work to help homeless in Renton, Seattle

Vision House welcomes troop volunteers over the weekend

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Girl Scouts from troops 46754, 41126 and 41170 put together 400 sandwhich lunches on Saturday, Nov. 9 as part of Vision House “kids serve” event. The lunches then went to people experiencing homelessness in Seattle via Union Gospel Mission Search and Rescue.
Events near you

Calling all movie buffs

Seattle Film Summit ready for Renton

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.

The latest in election results

Daily updates for Renton’s races

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.
Veterans Day 2019

Renton students honor veterans

Courtesy of Renton School District. Students honored veterans in their lives and all over the country through assemblies held in different schools on Thursday, Nov.… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2019
Political activist Tim Eyman campaigns for Initiative 976 on Nov. 5 in downtown Bellevue. The initiative promised $30 car tabs while functionally eliminating the ability of agencies like Sound Transit to raise taxes for its projects. Photo by Aaron Kunkler
$30 car tabs

Election analysis: I-976 vote casts South King County against Seattle, Eastside

Preliminary precinct counts show support for the initiative split by region.

Political activist Tim Eyman campaigns for Initiative 976 on Nov. 5 in downtown Bellevue. The initiative promised $30 car tabs while functionally eliminating the ability of agencies like Sound Transit to raise taxes for its projects. Photo by Aaron Kunkler
911 news

Renton man shot in the face, police investigating

A Renton resident suffered a shotgun wound to the face and is in critical condition, while police are still investigating the incident. The Renton Police… Continue reading

Courtesy of Renton Police Department
911 news

Naked man shot by officer in Renton

Police say the man raised a gun at the officer, as well as people in businesses. The incident also shut down an exit on I-405.

Courtesy of Renton Police Department
$30 car tabs

King County will challenge legality of I-976

County Executive Dow Constantine: ‘We must clean up another mess that Tim Eyman has created for our state, our region, and our economy’

Theodore Hill Jr. fought in several of the Civil War’s most famous battles, surviving to eventually settle down in the Buckley area.

A day in the life of a Union soldier, Part I

A rare piece of history fell into The Courier-Herald’s lap in November 1969 — a Civil War diary. The diary belonged to Corporal Theodore Hill… Continue reading

Theodore Hill Jr. fought in several of the Civil War’s most famous battles, surviving to eventually settle down in the Buckley area.
Vehicles passing through flooded street. File photo

King County Flood Control District to vote on 2020 budget

The budget will fund a variety of programs across the county.

Vehicles passing through flooded street. File photo

Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for November

The award is given to students who have leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA and volunteer in the community.

  • Nov 9, 2019
A King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity. Photo courtesy of the state Attorney General’s office

Judge rules Value Village deceived customers

The King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity.

  • Nov 8, 2019
A King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity. Photo courtesy of the state Attorney General’s office
Community members who make a difference

It’s more than bagging groceries — it’s changing hearts

Local cashier ‘Bev’ McQueen is a concrete part of Renton’s community

College excellence

RTC recognized for efforts to improve students’ lives

Courtesy of Renton Technical College The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Renton Technical College (RTC) one of top 150 community colleges in the country.… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2019
Courtesy of the City of Renton
Your local leaders

Dunn, city council discuss state of King County

Affordable housing, light rail and more talked about at meeting

Courtesy of the City of Renton
Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.
Election 2019

Early results show possible winners in contested Renton races

Election night results show tight races, early poll leaders

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.