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Pearson’s Bees and Berries, formerly known as Kennydale Blueberry Farm, reopens for business!
What an incredible opening day at Pearson’s Bees and Berries in upper Kennydale today! They’ll be open every other weekend as long as the season lasts…Read More
Renton urban farming has blossomed as the city has implemented agriculture-friendly policies
Raising our food in our own backyard, balcony or in a nearby community garden has many benefits. Urban farming increases our food security, gives us healthy organic options, makes efficient use of our land
- Updated as of May 18; See update at end of article For background, I’ve previously described the dispute between Landing Gear Works and the City of Renton here. I was recently copied on an email that Landing Gear Works President Tom Anderson wrote to the Renton City Attorney’s office. In the email Mr. Anderson explains […]
- Twenty-four years ago I received an urgent phone call from Mayor Jesse Tanner: “Randy, I need you to meet with Mercer Island tonight. They’ve learned of a distressing proposal by SeaTac Airport. I’m going to stay in my office tonight and make phone calls to learn more.” A proposed change would route SeaTac airliners […]
- Benson Hill residents got a preview of what’s to come with Renton’s new Jet refueling center. A twin-engine Cessna Citation jet landing in Renton from out of state on Monday afternoon made an unauthorized 150 MPH circle about 900 feet above Renton’s Benson Hill neighborhood. The abrupt high speed loop, which interrupted Renton’s busy […]