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…
Today is Friday, June 26, and today is my last day at the Renton Reporter. After three years as a…
We all know of a friend, relative or business that has been adversely impacted during this economic downturn which has…
Last Thursday’s big fire in downtown Renton certainly confirmed two truths about the city and its residents: • Renton has…
By U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert Looking down the National Mall in Washington, D.C., war memorials are framed by the hundreds…
An excellent business comes in all shapes and sizes. Renton has plenty; there are about 2,700 businesses licensed in the…
Sadly, our pages have been filled recently with news that just isn’t very good. Much of it has to do…
I was shocked this spring when I watched the disturbing video of a King County Sheriff’s deputy pushing and kicking…
Renton is a growing city that is positioned well in this region to attract new development, industries and employers that…
We are well-known in Renton for our lively, creative celebrations, especially for our wonderful neighborhood picnics. Sponsored by the city’s…
There are lots of things that will make us sick, even kill us. Some we can avoid (cigarettes); some are…
The press around the state has been on Gov. Chris Gregoire’s case recently. From the Seattle Times to the Everett…
Unfortunately, I have attended five funerals already this year and have a 91-year-old mother-in-law in the hospital right now, so…
“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. These words came to my mind last week at…
I’ve heard it everywhere I go lately. People are hurting and scared about the future. Some are talking about the…