Week in Review (Jan. 31-Feb. 6)

Renton had a hot news week, which included a late-morning  that displaced a family and their pets. Everyone—people and animals—escaped unharmed.

Police are still searching for several suspects involved in a  on Friday, Jan. 28 in downtown Renton. Both victims have been released from the hospital.

In addition to the recent downtown Renton shooting, a fatal incident in Bellevue made headline news on Patch after a  to the Bellevue Police.

In business news,  opened their doors and gave Renton Patch some very useful .

This week in schools, Patch Reporter gave an update on the . Following a series of last week, the District is collecting community feedback via an online survey through Feb. 20.

Across town, at , Bressler reported on the school's decision to add seventh grade next year and eighth grade during the 2012-2013 school year.

Ten-Year-old Jaidyn Lam debuted as Patch's first Whiz Kid of the week. The fifth grade, Kenneydale Elementary student will compete at the Washington Music Educators Association on Feb. 19 in Bellevue. Later this year, she will perform the Korean National Anthem at a Tae-Kwon-Do conference on Saturday, March 12 at .

Do you know an extraordinary youth? We'd like to feature more kids and teens doing great things in Renton. Please email your tips to Editor

Prep sports coverage this week included the Renton girls basketball Senior Night  53-37 win over the Evergreen. 

The Hazen Highlander boys basketball team ended their regular season play with a winning game against the Renton Indians, with a score of 65-53.

Later in the week, the lady Eagles fell to a 68-57 loss against the Bulldogs.

You may have noticed a couple of new articles on Renton Patch this week: the , and the

And on that note, are you ready for a little sunshine? The first day of spring—March 20—will be here in no time. Until then, here are a few tips to .