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    Renton City Hall. File photo
    Renton City Council announces committee members
    By Drew Dotson • December 19, 2025 7:30 am

    The Renton City Council prepared for the new year by announcing committees at their final city council meeting of 2025.

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    The highlighted parcels show the land the city wants to use for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource center. Photo taken from King County Parcel Viewer
    City to acquire four properties on East Valley...
    By Drew Dotson • December 13, 2025 11:30 am

    The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource…

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    The map outlines the 12.5-acre property that will add to the Cedar River Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar...
    By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 1:30 pm

    The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.

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    The new playground design, created by Northwest Playground Equipment, will be built at Highlands Park next spring. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    New playground is coming to Highlands Park
    By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 7:30 am

    A new playground will soon be coming to the Renton Highlands neighborhood.

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    The flood in 2020 caused large amounts of the embankment of the Cedar River to wash away in places. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton
    City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by...
    By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 6:30 am

    The city of Renton continues work toward repairing damages on the Cedar River caused by flooding back in 2020.

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    Councilmember Ruth Perez was appointed 2026 Renton City Council President. Courtesy photo
    Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president
    By Drew Dotson • December 11, 2025 11:30 am

    With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions, the council…

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    File Photo
    Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.
    By Drew Dotson • December 5, 2025 7:30 am

    The closure of Houser Way N. in Renton for the I-405 widening has been extended.

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    The map highlights the portions of Fifth and Sixth Street that will be have sidewalks restored. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood
    By Drew Dotson • December 4, 2025 7:30 am

    A section of sidewalk in the Maplewood neighborhood will soon be repaired to improve pedestrian safety.

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    All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County
    King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
    By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm

    Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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    The new offices will allow the airport to move administrative duties out of the current control tower. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton
    Renton airport unveils new administration office
    By Drew Dotson • December 1, 2025 3:00 pm

    The Renton Municipal Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the opening of a new administration office and other major…

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    The Ms on the map mark the traffic lights that will be upgraded to be incorporated into the SCOOT system. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton to upgrade traffic lights to adjust for...
    By Drew Dotson • November 29, 2025 7:30 am

    More traffic lights in Renton will soon have vehicle detection technology to help alleviate traffic jams at busy intersections.

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    City Center Parking Garage in downtown Renton. File Photo
    Renton extends free use of downtown parking garage
    By Drew Dotson • November 28, 2025 7:30 am

    Visitors to downtown Renton will continue to have a free parking option at the City Center Parking Garage.

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    Renton road closures: Week of Nov. 24
    Renton road closures: Week of Nov. 24
    By Drew Dotson • November 24, 2025 5:30 am

    Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 24.

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    Volunteers are needed each week to help sort food on Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as helping at events. Photo provided by Sustainable Renton
    Sustainable Renton steps up to feed the community
    By Drew Dotson • November 21, 2025 11:43 am

    “We’re doing our best to kind of make sure there is food available.”

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    File Photo
    Renton preps for new fire station in the...
    By Drew Dotson • November 21, 2025 7:30 am

    The city of Renton is planning to vacate a right-of-way for a new fire station in the Highlands.

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    Renton City Hall. File photo
    Renton to expand options for co-living housing
    By Drew Dotson • November 19, 2025 12:00 pm

    The city of Renton will soon allow for more housing for people hoping to split rent with roommates.

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    Renton road closures | Week of Nov. 17
    Renton road closures | Week of Nov. 17
    By Drew Dotson • November 17, 2025 1:22 pm

    Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 17.

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    Renton City Hall. File Photo
    Renton budget adjustments target taxes, home monitoring program
    By Drew Dotson • November 14, 2025 7:30 am

    The city of Renton is increasing property taxes and cutting its electronic home monitoring program in its 2026 budget adjustments.

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    The new shade shelter gives the park a better place for picnics. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Talbot Hill Reservoir Park renovations complete
    By Drew Dotson • November 13, 2025 1:00 pm

    Talbot Hill Reservoir Park is now open and the renovations are now complete.

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    Traffic on I-5. File photo
    Renton encourages different forms of commuting
    By Drew Dotson • November 10, 2025 7:30 am

    Work-from-home habits have already reduced the cars on the road.

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    Renton city officials cut the ribbon alongside representatives from Renton School District and HCP OneHealthPort to celebrate the Student Health Hub being available in all city schools. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton Student Health Hub will serve all district...
    By Drew Dotson • November 7, 2025 1:30 pm

    Renton Student Health Hub now serves all 26 schools in the Renton School District.

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    The future Northeast Renton Park will be located off of Duvall Avenue NE, near it’s intersection with Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Northeast Renton Park project enters design phase
    By Drew Dotson • November 7, 2025 7:30 am

    The city of Renton is now entering for the design and environmental permitting process for an 18.5-acre park on the…

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    The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. (Photo provided by WSDOT)
    Southbound I-405 closures this weekend in Renton
    By Drew Dotson • November 6, 2025 3:37 pm

    A full closure of I-405 southbound near Renton is planned again this weekend.

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