Monthly archives for April, 2010

Made in America: MSNBC showcases Boe...

Another freshly-minted 737 leaves Renton for Boeing Field How cool is this!? MSNBC has chosen Boeing, our city’s largest employer, and our own Renton factory as a shining example of American business staying on top. We are extremely fortunate to have Boeing in our region and our city. I’m lucky to work there. Here is the MSNB [...]

Extreme concern for missing Lindbergh...

Lindbergh high senior Kathy Chou has been missing for nine days, and her family and friends are desperate to find her. Police are also very concerned. KIRO TV ran a story tonight which you can read or watch on video here . Everybody please continue to keep an eye out for Ms. Chou, and let the Renton police know immediately if you have any [...]

Waste Management and theTeamsters rea...

Great new from the Teamsters and Waste Management tonight. A contract agreement has been reached, so there is no more risk of disruption to our garbage service. Here is the email we received this evening from Waste Management; _______________________________ From: Robinson, Susan [srobinson@wm.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 8:58 PM To: [...]

Great News! Renton Civic Theater is ...

The actors, directors, stagehands, producers, staff and their supporters at Renton Civic Theater have entertained us and made our city a nicer place for over two decades. Their shows, which include both original productions as well as familiar favorites, are outstanding. Tonight they have moved a step closer to making yet another huge cont [...]

As Renton School district cuts contin...

My middle-son Kenny (a Washington-recognized homeshooled student) with HOME Program manager Valerie Sensabaugh holding Kenny’s Renton School District diploma last year. Kenny received this diploma through a partnership between Renton homeshoolers and the Renton School District. When Renton School District HOME program formed eleven [...]

Velda King Mapelli, killed in a bike...

There is a column in yesterday’s Seattle Times with more information about Velda King Mapelli, the Renton hiker tragically killed in a bike collision on Cedar River Trail. She was an active senior, accustomed to walking many miles at a time on Renton’s trails. Click here to read the column.

The body of a Renton Man was found in...

Sadly, the body of Jerry Seldon, a Renton man who had been reported missing, was discovered in the Cedar River. The Renton Reporter has a recent story on this tragic loss here . Those of us in city hall extend our condolences to Mr. Seldon’s family and friends.

Help the public choose the best candi...

The Municipal League is seeking citizens who can help rate political candidates and issues in the next election cycle. The Municipal League has been helping evaluate candidates for a century, and their evaluations are widely broadcast. By joining this effort, you can have a positive and direct effect on the public’s selection of their [...]

Mayor Denis Law plans team to analyze...

This arrived in today’s email from Mayor Law. I think it’s a good idea. ______________________________ From: Denis Law Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 2:33:13 PM To: Council Cc: Julia Medzegian; April Alexander; Preeti Shridhar; Jay B Covington; Marty Wine; Alexander Pietsch; Gregg A. Zimmerman; Iwen Wang; Kevin Milosevich; Larry [...]

Police are asking for the public̵...

Police are asking for help to find a missing 19-year-old woman. Click here for the Story