Voters last fall passed Initiative 502, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Washington. Since passage, many cities, including Renton, have been struggling with how to treat marijuana and marijuana-related business since the drug remains illegal federally.
Due to construction activities on the Cedar River at Rainbow Bend, the King County’s Sheriff’s Office will close the river to public use and recreation on Thursday, June 20, at the project site southeast of Renton.
A 35-year-old Renton man pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to wire fraud in connection with his scheme to advertise and sell fake Chihuly artwork.
Two men who allegedly stole thousands of feet of copper wire from runway light towers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are in custody facing federal charges, U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced Tuesday.
Three Walmart security officers subdued a man and a woman who walked from the Rainier Avenue store June 7 without paying for the hair-care products concealed in the woman's purse.
A 19-year-old Renton man was sentenced Friday to 69 years in prison in the shooting death of a homeless man and the wounding of three other people at a Seattle bus stop in September 2011.
Two men were charged Monday with stealing 4.3 miles of copper wiring from the Sound Transit light-rail system, believed to be the largest metal theft in the state, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
First Presbyterian Church of Renton, started in 1885 and now called Living Faith Presbyterian Church, is closing, unable to build membership, fund rising building costs and provide the amenities and experiences church staff want for their congregation.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tukwila Sounder Station is set for 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, at the station, 7301 Longacres Way. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2014.
The Renton City Council will receive an update briefing on marijuana regulations during the committee of the whole meeting Monday prior to it regular council meeting.
Utilizing an idea endorsed by leaders of both political parties, Washington Policy Center has published letter grades for Washington state public schools
This is a professional development course titled, “Hybrid Courses: The Best of Both Worlds” and is designed to give educators tips on organization, planning and tools to be successful in teaching technology
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 years of age to qualify for the AmeriCorps program and must pass a background check. The position includes a stipend.
Prudential Northwest Realty is launching a new Veterans Sell Real Estate Program on Flag Day, June 14 to help military veterans become real estate brokers.
This week at Henry Moses, lifeguards were busy training for the big opening weekend, learning and practicing lifesaving techniques for adults, children and babies in all sorts of water conditions.
