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Renton, Metro Transit to conduct behavior patrols at transit center

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Starting in June, the Renton Police Department and Metro Police will conduct emphasis patrols for unlawful behavior at the Renton Transit Center downtown.

Vision House fundraiser pulls in $225,000

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Vision House, located in the Renton Highlands, can serve up to 85 homeless individuals in 23 apartments for mothers and children, and two homes for single men.

Candidate filing period closes, leaving Renton with two City Council races

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Local activist Beth Asher was the last to throw her hat into the ring, filing last week to run for Renton City Council Position 6, presently held by Terri Briere.

Center of Hope shelter to welcome first family May 28

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

On May 28, Renton's new REACH Center of Hope, a shelter for homeless women and children, will accept its first family.

Old city hall may house library during construction, set to start next year

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

As soon as permitting is approved, the project teams hope to start construction on the Highlands library late 2013 and on the Renton main library in 2014.

Community celebrates opening of women's, children's shelter

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Renton City Hall was the site of the ribbon-cutting Friday afternoon for the new REACH Center of Hope, a shelter for homeless women and children.

Renton Technical College's Open Door Festival | SLIDESHOW

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

The school hosted its community open house and celebration with lively entertainment, food and games Thursday.

Inslee visits Kent to push adoption of state transportation funding package

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Gov. Jay Inslee made a quick stop Friday in Kent to pump up South Sound politicians and business leaders about the importance for the Legislature to pass a transportation funding package during the special session that started this week.

FIREFIGHTER FOR A DAY | Part I: FireOps 101 is a chance to see what they face

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

An intense eight-hour look into the lives of the men and women whose job it is to protect us from fire every day. And it is not easy.

Some birds returning to Rolling Hills

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Paul Ouelette, who first reported the missing birds in March, reported to the Renton City Council this month that he has recently had a small flock of sparrows return to his yard for feeding.

Lindbergh rallies in final inning to tie, but lose in extras | BOYS BASEBALL

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

With their backs to the walls, Lindbergh rallied for four runs in the bottom of the seventh to knot the game at four apiece and send it into extra frames.

Seattle-Tacoma Cobras open exhibition season with 77-12 win over the Inner City Shine Saturday at Renton Memorial Stadium

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

It was a dominant effort in all phases of the game as Sea-Tac scored on every offensive possession and surrendered less than 200 total yards.

Shorecrest 4, Hazen 1 | SLIDESHOW

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

The Hazen Highlanders season came to end Saturday with a 4-1 loss to Shorecrest during a state tournament quarterfinal game at Renton Memorial Stadium.

Hazen season ends with 4-1 loss to Shorecrest | BOYS SOCCER

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

The loss gave the Highlanders a final record of 14-2-4. This year Hazen won the Seamount League, the sub-district championship and bi-district championship.

Lindbergh baseball staying alive in state tournment, play Lyndon on Saturday

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

The Eagles head to Bellingham this weekend, to take on Lynden at 10 a.m. Saturday in a loser-out game.

REMINDER: Hazen takes on Shorecrest TODAY in a state tourney second-round game

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

The Hazen Highlanders continue their state tournament run when take on Shorecrest at 1 p.m. today, Saturday, at Renton Memorial Stadium.

USO golf classic set for May 21 at Newcastle

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

The Golf Classic is the Northwest’s premier golf tournament and auction benefiting USO Northwest and local active-duty military, military families and veterans.

Hazen beats Mountain View 3-2 to advance to next round | BOYS SOCCER

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Junior midfielder Luis Puga had two goals, including the game winner with seven minutes left.

Hazen's Bunnell named Seamount soccer Athlete of the Year | BOYS SOCCER

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Four Hazen players and one Renton player named to All-League first team.

Lindbergh player named Seamount tennis Athlete of the Year | GIRLS TENNIS

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:39 PDT

Four Hazen and a Renton player also make All-League first team.

The road to SIFF-Renton | Decades in the making, it's showtime!

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:40 PDT

The Renton Reporter is serializing the 19 movies that will screen at the SIFF-Renton venue of the Seattle International Film Festival at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, May 23. Tickets are $12 or $10 for SIFF members.

The road to SIFF-Renton | The reality of crime

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:40 PDT

The road to SIFF-Renton | The apple of his own eye

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:40 PDT