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Daily archives for March 8th, 2023

Renton legislators appear to flip-flop on police pursuit; three teens in their district critically injured 12 hours later

Mar08
2023 Written by Randy Corman

Three teens are in critical condition after a stolen car driven at high speed crashed into another car Wednesday morning in Renton. Photo: KOMO news

 

A few weeks ago Renton Council members and Mayor Pavone traveled to Olympia to discuss legislative issues including the law limiting police pursuits that has caused a skyrocketing number of stolen cars to be driven recklessly through our streets.   Would-be car thieves have figured out police can’t chase them, so they have been stealing cars and racing them hazardously, often ending in accidents, smash-and-grabs, or other crime sprees.

Representatives Steve Bergquist and David Hackney assured our city delegation they would both reliably support a sensible House bill restoring some police pursuit authority, and were even listed as co-sponsors of HB 1363 that did this.  But yesterday they voted against  a call for a vote of their bill on the house floor, potentially killing it for this session, and deeply disappointing several Renton elected officials and many of their Renton constituents.

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It’s egg season! Renton’s backyard farmers noticing the longer days

Mar08
2023 Written by Randy Corman

Julie Andrews (yes, like Mary Poppins) cares for a flock of five hens in Renton Highlands. They are each paying her back right now with an egg a day.   With the days getting longer, most of Renton’s backyard flocks have completed their annual molt and have started laying at full speed.

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Hi, I’m Randy Corman. Welcome to my blog!  I served on Renton City Council for 28 years, 1994-2021, with six years as Renton Council President.  I’m also a mechanical engineer and manager, and worked for the Boeing Company for 33 years, from 1984- 2017.  My wife and I have five kids and five grandkids, and we all live in Renton.  I’ve kept this blog for 17 years, and get thousands of readers each month. Please share your feedback, ideas, and opinions in the comments.

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