Monthly archives for December, 2009

Merrry Christmas from the Cormans!

Merry Christmas Renton! Thanks for a great 2009. Special thanks to those of you who contribute to this blog, and keep the dialogue current. (We’re separated from daughter Katie and son-in-law Brandon this year, so we included a photo of them at the shore in Japan.) There are many stories to cover in 2010, including the library, Fairwo [...]

Dance class at the Renton Community C...

Dance teacher Amira (left) teaches Anastasia (center) and Cathy (right) how to belly dance Renton Parks and Recreation continues to offer many excellent classes in our city facilities, and we will again offer a very full schedule in 2010. Our Winter/Spring 2010 Parks and Recreation Brochure is available here , and in it you can find fun a [...]

Renton’s Shannon ‘Shambo&...

Renton’s own “Survivor”, Shannon Waters, was voted off the island tonight. She had a great run, and made it into the final six. Here is the story in the Seattle Times.

First flight of the 787!

Photo by Alan Berner, Seattle Times; 787 touches down at Boeing Field after its first flight I can’t let the day end without sharing how exciting it was to gather with colleagues at Boeing Field today and watch the 787 Dreamliner touch down for the first time. As the airplane arrived, the overwhelming view was that it was beautiful, ex [...]

Renton resident Meeghan Black shines ...

Mayor and Council stand with Meeghan Black, (fourth from right), at last night’s council meeting. The Mayor and Council declared “Meeghan Black Week” at last night’s meeting, in honor of Evening Magazine’s charismatic and talented new host, Meeghan Black. We have already been enjoying Meeghan Black for many ye [...]

Fairwood residents will vote on a s...

Fairwood residents will have the opportunity on November 2, 2010 to vote on whether or not their community of 27,000 will annex to Renton. Tonight we made a single voter resolution out of the two Fairwood annexation petitions that had been given to us by Fairwood citizens: the Red Mill petition (which contained signatures covering 78% of the [...]

New RTC Board member Kirby Unti askin...

A reader pointed this out in my comment section. The Renton Reporter education blog explains HERE that Kirby Unti is asking for more time in choosing the next RTC president. I’m glad to see he’s taking the time necessary to ensure the public has plenty of opportunity for input and a proper process is followed.

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in Kirby Unti selected as new board member at Renton Technical College Congratulations to Kirby! I always enjoy reading his commentary in the Renton Reporter, and I believe he’ll be a fine candidate for this position, given his ethics and personality, as well as his caring attitude towards others. in Renton’s Fish Gallary is be [...]

Kirby Unti selected as new board memb...

I’m absolutely delighted that Kirby Unti has been selected for trustee at Renton Technical College. He is a tireless advocate for the college and the community, and he will be a steady and productive voice on the board. This was an excellent choice by the state college board and the governor. In addition to Kirby being a beloved past [...]

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