Renton man: Home sprinklers a good value

This is a rebuttal to a letter to the editor in the June 21 Renton Reporter. The U.S. Fire Administration, a department of FEMA, estimates the cost of a home sprinkler system at approximately $1 to … more

Thanks for article on Puget Sound See Gull club

Thank you for the excellent article Emily Garland wrote about our club and also the pictures Matt Brashears took to illustrate it. The Renton Reporter really promoted our club in a positive manner. Th… more

Celebrate July 4 safely

Celebrate the Fourth of July and honor our country with patriotism Yes to the fireworks ban Yes to safe public fireworks displays Yes to flying the American flag Yes to safe family celebrations, picn… more

Renton benefits little from light rail

You chose an interesting political cartoon on June 21, implying that $4-a- gallon gas will push people toward light rail… more

'Huck Finn' shows how far country has come

In bringing attention to “Huckleberry Finn,” doesn’t Calista Phair realize that she has stirred up a curiosity about wha… more

Renton resident 'delighted' with fireworks ban

As a recent annexee to the city I am delighted to now be protected by Renton’s fireworks ban. Last week’s writer who cal… more

King County budget ‘crisis’ could mean more taxes

The County Council has stated there is a $70 million budget crisis to have cuts in courts and law enforcement. I was sur… more

In HOT lane move over for ambulance

I am writing in regard to something I observed on the “HOT lanes” on State Route 167. I saw four cars in the “HOT lane” … more

Thanks to all those who voted for bond

As a new homeowner here in Renton and as someone who voted for improving our schools both in March and in May because I … more

Renton fireworks ban is 'draconian'

Your article on June 14 entitled, “A reminder: Fireworks banned in the city” was terribly one-sided. You cite the reduc… more
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