Author: Jim Cunningham

The Cemetery Pond Wetland Protection and Restoration project is currently underway for Cemetery Pond, a protected wetland in East Renton. Over the years, increased filling at the Cemetery Pond wetland has led to approximately two acres of the wetland being filled with soil and other materials. Filling increases stormwater runoff

In an effort to implement more programs about household hazardous waste, the city of Renton has accepted over $70,000 in grant funding from King County’s Hazardous Waste Management Program. The majority of this funding will go towards reducing the risks of chemical exposure to residents and the environment from used

With the arrival of August, Renton and the rest of Western Washington are enjoying the sunny days and warm summer nights. While many people enjoy the heat and are happy to spend time in the sun, like many things in life, moderation is always best. Temperatures have been steadily increasing

The city of Renton released their annual Water Quality Report as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. In the report, it details the four main sources of Renton’s drinking water supplies and what minerals or chemicals are present in each. Over half of the city’s drinking water comes

A vital part of the city of Renton’s mission is to provide a vibrant, healthy, and above all safe community. As one of the many goals they are striving towards, a significant way that they plan on fulfilling that goal is by, “Promoting a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly city with streets,

There’s nothing worse than when you’re cleaning your home, and you notice a foul odor emitting from your sinks or drains. For many Renton homeowners, the inside of a drain is hard to reach and cleaning a drain isn’t as simple as just running hot water down it. Bad smelling

Tuesday’s in June can mean only one thing in the city of Renton. The Renton Farmers Market has arrived! Opening day of the market was on June 6th and you’ll be able to experience this annual event every Tuesday, June 6th – September 26th from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Get ready to enjoy

In this day and age, we rely on our dishwashers heavily. While it is relatively easy to hand wash a few dishes, the convenience and efficiency of being able to wash multiple dishes at once is hard to beat. That’s why when your dishwasher is having issues or isn’t functioning

Sewers are an important part of your plumbing system. It is their responsibility to carry wastewater from your home or property and take it to the appropriate treatment centers. Without a working sewer system, it would be very difficult to maintain the safety and quality of our water supplies and

Water bills tend to soar this time of year as the sun starts to appear in Western Washington. Especially in places like King County, including cities such as Seattle, Renton, Kent, and so on. It’s easy to overlook the cost saving rebates available to help offset your increasing utility bill.

West Seattle is home to some of the most diverse, creative, and eclectic neighborhoods in all of Seattle. Community and giving back remains as always at the center of it all. If you and your family are looking for a great way to connect with other West Seattle residents, then

Summer is almost here and with the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, West Seattle is bustling with community events and activities. One of the season’s premier events is the West Seattle Garden Tour, an annual tour of local gardens that showcases the labor of love and dedication that