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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

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Renton to upgrade traffic lights to adjust for peak times

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

City Center Parking Garage in downtown Renton. File Photo

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Renton extends free use of downtown parking garage

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

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

Volunteers are needed each week to help sort food on Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as helping at events. Photo provided by Sustainable Renton

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Sustainable Renton steps up to feed the community

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

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Renton preps for new fire station in the Highlands

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

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton to expand options for co-living housing

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

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

Renton City Hall. File Photo

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Renton budget adjustments target taxes, home monitoring program

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

The new shade shelter gives the park a better place for picnics. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Talbot Hill Reservoir Park renovations complete

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

Traffic on I-5. File photo

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Renton encourages different forms of commuting

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

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

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Renton Student Health Hub will serve all district schools

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

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

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Northeast Renton Park project enters design phase

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

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)

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Southbound I-405 closures this weekend in Renton

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

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Renton election results: Incumbents are leading

Incumbents lead in the early results for Renton City Council positions.

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Renton road closures the week of Nov. 3

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 3.

Speed cushions along Lake Washington Boulevard have reduced speeding on the street, according to a 2024 traffic study. File photo

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Renton PD will step up traffic patrols with new grant

The city of Renton is receiving grant money to help fund traffic patrols in the city in pursuit…

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo

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New crosswalk signals coming to Lake Washington Blvd.

New High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals will soon allow pedestrians to more safely cross Lake Washington Boulevard in…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone received the VISION 2050 Award on behalf of the city for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Subarea. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton honored by regional council for planning efforts

The city of Renton received an award for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development subarea.

Harrison was identified as the man shoplifting a sledgehammer in a Home Depot before driving off in a car matching one of the getaway vehicles from the latest jewelry robbery. Photos provided by Renton Police Department

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Suspect charged in Renton Cash America robbery

A man was arrested and charged for the robbery of a Cash America in Renton after being connected…

The map shows the detour southbound 1-405 traffic will take this weekend through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Southbound I-405 near Renton will be closed this weekend

A full closure of I-405 southbound near Renton is expected over the Halloween weekend.