Monthly archives for January, 2009

Some recent posts on pundit kitchen

Here are a few posts from punditkitchen.com that made me laugh. (Russian pres Vladimir Putin behind the sunglasses…he’s a frequent subject of Pundit Kitchen)

REVISED TITLE: New Starbucks at the ...

This just in. I’m bummed. But I suppose we can survive with the other five or six Starbucks stores in the area _________________________________ Council, It’s our understanding that Starbuck’s will not be opening their store at The Landing. We have heard that they removed all of their equipment and signage. This is not a surprise wit [...]

Rich Zwicker announces his campaign ...

Councilman Rich Zwicker has kicked off his 2009 city council campaign. He has the support of the Mayor and all the council members–he has impressed us with his excellent judgment, work ethic, commitment to the community, thoughtful treatment of others, and his easy-going style. He’s also a smart and experienced campaigner. He r [...]

On Monday we accepted 10-percent anne...

Last night we decided to accept the ten-percent annexation petitions from Fairwood and West Hill. We will study the potential costs of both annexations more closely, and possibly allow one or both to go to ballot. There are A LOT of factors to still consider, and it is not clear to me what the voters in each of these areas will ultimately w [...]

Homocide suspect arrested in Renton

The following detail was in the Seattle Times this morning: Man arrested in 2006 fatal shooting in Renton A 27-year-old man wanted in connection with a 2006 fatal shooting outside a Renton bar was booked into jail Monday afternoon. By Sara Jean Green Seattle Times staff reporter And here is more info from Denis Law: A 27-year-old man wanted i [...]

Renton’s Airplane makers should...

Click here to see the video! Barack Obama had his first official executive flight, as president elect, on a beautiful Renton-built C-32A… the Air Force nomenclature for a specially designed 757. This aircraft has been part of the official presidential air lift capability for about ten years, but was just recently videotaped by Nationa [...]

My father-in-law, a flight instructor...

US AIR’s newest airplane

Renton’s Most-Wanted Fugitives

Our police department has created a web page with information on local fugitives that are currently being hunted. Their suspected or proven crimes span many levels and types, from Murder to rape to DUI hit-and-run to receiving stolen property. Unlike the sex-offender lists, these people ARE CURRENTLY WANTED by the police. So call 9-1-1 if y [...]

Cougar sightings have residents nervo...

No, it’s not this… and it’s not this… But THIS creature which is putting some residents a little on edge just outside of Renton. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife file photo Here is an email I recently received… ____________________________________________ This cougar was less than 100 yards from my h [...]

Received yesterday from Mayor Law; ne...

Dear Council Members, Police responded to a shooting yesterday at the mobile taco stand located next to the service station at Rainier Ave. and Airport Way. There was apparently an argument between two men and one of the guys spit on the other man’s taco. The argument escalated to a point where one man retrieved a gun from his car and shot th [...]