The city of Renton is situated in King County, Washington just southeast of Seattle. It was settled by Europeans just after the Civil War and found an economy based on coal mining, timber export, and clay production. More recently, it has become known as the assembly of the Boeing planes. Founded as the Renton Cooperative Coal Organization in 1895, it was incorporated six years later.
Regular Blogs
A Displaced Hipster’s Guide to Renton, WA
This blog is maintained by a man who, with his wife, moved from Seattle to Renton and found he missed nightlife, entertainment, and good restaurants, so decided to write about how they get through that.
http://rentonhipster.blogspot.com
Provides facts and opinions about all things local, including economic development, the mayoral races, presidential politics, and details about the blogger’s friends and family.
http://www.randycorman.com
Contains local news and police blotter as well as political information and upcoming public meetings and other events. Additionally reports on vehicle accidents and a lottery winner or two.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/renton-pi/
