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FAA fines Boeing $3.1 million for violations in Renton

The Federal Aviation Administration issued $3.1 million in proposed fines against The Boeing Company for safety violations in…

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City issues deadline to erect fence at abandoned building

The city has given the owners of the abandoned building in the 600 block of Park Avenue North…

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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Prepare for southbound I-405 closures this weekend

There will be a full closure of I-405 southbound this weekend.

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City of Renton purchases 10 new vehicles for parks department

The city of Renton recently purchased 10 vehicles to add to its fleet.

Wetlands in the city will see the biggest impact from the update to the Critical Areas Ordinance. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to revise environmental regulations

Critical Areas Ordinance would further protect sensitive areas and would mostly affect developers.

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Parks bond under consideration for future ballot in Renton

The city of Renton is considering a parks bond to better invest in the future of Renton’s parks.

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Council considers new public safety tax in Renton

House Bill 2015, passed earlier this year, allows city councils to enact a tax for “criminal justice purposes.”

Volunteer Park Café and Pantry in Seattle is an example of small-scale retail in residential. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton wants to incorporate small stores into neighborhoods

Planner said Renton also has a need for more “third spaces.”

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Renton road closures: Week of Sept. 2

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 2.

The new live-edge tables are in the private room at the Water’s Table. Photo provided by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington

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Renton hotel features ‘live-edge’ wooden tables

Tables crafted by local artists now adorn the restaurant in Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton.

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 25

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 25.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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Part of Houser Way North to close for 4 months

A portion of Houser Way North is scheduled to soon be closed for the remainder of the year.

The city has placed a plywood barrier to slow down further erosion to the retaining wall. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to address erosion and more at Gene Coulon Park

Renton is looking at ways to combat problems caused by erosion at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area closed

The Seattle and King County Public Health Department has directed the closure of water access at Gene Coulon…

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 18

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 18.

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No Renton City Council meetings until Sept. 8

The Renton City Council will not be meeting for the rest of August.

The Oakesdale Avenue pavement project will be between SW 34th Street to SW 16th Street. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Oakesdale Avenue will see repavement this fall

The project is expected to start around Oct. 1.

Councilmember Carmen Rivera was recognized for earning a Certificate of Municipal Leadership at the Renton City Council meeting. 
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Councilmember earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Councilmember Carmen Rivera earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership.

A section of I-5 Northbound will be closed this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Northbound I-5 will close this weekend in Seattle

Closure is from I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street.