Vanpooling is a little-known public transit option that turns out to be the most efficient, flexible and effective in reducing…
Did you know that more than 50,000 individuals in King County do not have a bank account? Or that nearly…
We are very worried about the flood alert. We want to know when it is going to be and what…
Last week there was a flurry of media reports about the possibility of flooding in the Green River Valley, including…
The magic doesn’t happen in the superintendent’s office. It doesn’t happen at a School Board meeting. The magic happens in…
Forgive me for being selfish with this column, but it has been a rough few weeks. It has been a…
In 2008 Pomegranate Center, a non-profit design and community-building organization, worked with Skyway residents and King County Parks to develop…
If you travel or commute in this region, you know the drill: check the weather, check the time – and…
With record temperatures sweeping the region, it’s hard to imagine winter is just around the corner. Many of us are…
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a real race for King County executive. It couldn’t come…
ommunity festivals and parades like IKEA Renton River Days are terrific showcases of a town’s people and their accomplishments. They…
At the start of my administration, I set a goal for our city — to garner public confidence and trust…
It’s out there, the CurveCard, perhaps one of the largest efforts of its type in the region to bring together…
Three short years ago this week, an 18-year-old young woman named Laura fell asleep. Her falling asleep quickly resulted in…
As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not be forgotten…
Most people who work at a large company have gone through the dreaded performance review process. You know the drill,…
Renton has had its share of illegal spas, salons and massage parlors harboring illegal activities and operating as fronts for…
No surprise, it’s tough out there. We’re all trying to make ends meet. We’re all looking for ways to stretch…
