Monthly archives for July, 2010
Tony Ventrella, Mack and Zoe Strong t...
The Seahawks have posted a really nice video about Renton featuring former Seahawks fullback Mack Strong and his wife Zoe. They talk about the Seahawk training camp, Coulon Park, the Farmers Market, the Landing, Renton’s 258 restaurants (including espresso stops), and many other amenities which will give visitors a perfect day when the [...]
Interesting Finance Committee Meeting...
Tonight’s Finance Committee was quite interesting. In addition to the usual review and approval of city spending vouchers, we discussed a few other issues.
We agreed to some terms that will allow us to receive state grants for assistance in purchase of additional alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. We currently have some hybrid pass [...]
Boeing Executive praises Renton at Fa...
The Seattle Times just ran a positive story headlined “I love Renton.” At Farnborough, Boeing execs talk outsourcing and the future of Puget Sound.”
Click here to read the story.
Humans and dogs frolicked at the Land...
Michael Palmer and his dog compete in the dog-owner look-alike contest.
Crowds of people and dogs packed the fountain plaza of the Landing today, as they enjoyed the festivities of “Doggapalooza.” There were contests, an informal exhibition of dog tricks, face painting, balloon animals, information and merchandise booths, a raff [...]
Don’t forget!… Starting i...
The old Benson Ave Bridge over I-405 is coming out tonight, to allow the freeway to be expanded with an extra lane each way. The bridge removal will require that the entire freeway be closed both directions from starting in a few hours. The freeway will reopen by 11:00 AM Sunday. Note it will be closed all day Saturday, so plan your driving c [...]
Saturday, July 10 (11:00 a.m. to 1:00...
My middle-son Kenny and his wife Anas...
My middle-son Kenny and daughter-in-law Anastasia are on their way to Russia tonight for a two-month visit. They will enjoy their summer taking in Russia’s sights, enjoying the countryside, and visiting family and friends.
I’ve sent a nice camera with them after striking a deal; if I loaned them the camera, they would keep me s [...]
At least two Rentonites helped Fremon...
It appears that Seattle has retaken the world’s record for the most “zombies” in one place. Seattle obtained this record at their first annual “zombie walk” last year, only to lose it to England shortly afterward. But now we are once again the zombie capitol.
This year Seattle got some help from some of the Re [...]
Renton welcomes Miss Washington conte...
Miss Washington Contestants from across the state pose for a photo at their official welcome event at Renton’s Tea Palace Restaurant (Photos by The Tea Palace)
Miss Washington contestants from across the state have been arriving in Renton for their annual pageant week. They have many official pageant activities planned, and a few pu [...]
Happy Fourth of July Renton!
Fourth of July Parade, sometime before 1918. (Do any of you readers know antique cars well enough to identify the precise year?)
The above photo and other historic photos can be found here.
And if you have the chance, be sure to catch the festivities at Coulon Park today. The Celebration runs all day, and will culminate with a professi [...]