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…
More than 21,000 tickets have been issued to school-zone speeders and red-light runners since the City of Renton began its…
Maybe now wasn’t the best time to ask about taxes, with April 15 putting such a spotlight on how much…
Just in case you think that what’s happening in Olympia doesn’t really matter, think again. The massive assault on the…
By JASON JOHNSON City of Kent The need for housing and human services is rising in South King County. The…
While the federal government is pouring trillions of dollars into the economy to get banks lending and people spending, Washington…
We’re excited about a new feature at rentonreporter.com. It’s an online calendar that’s open to anyone who wants to post…
