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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 11

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 11.

The new Convergint office is located at 1100 Oakesdale Ave.  SW in Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson/ The Renton Reporter

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Safety and security company Convergint opens Renton facility

Global systems integrator Convergint has opened a new facility in Renton.

The new sidewalk will line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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New sidewalk coming to 116th Avenue SE in Renton

A new sidewalk will soon line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School.

Potter John Taylor in his studio. Photo provided by Jessie Kotarski

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Art in Motion tour highlights Renton artists in action

The artist studio tour will be a free event in Renton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…

A boat caught on fire at the Gene Coulon Boat Launch on Sunday morning, Aug. 3. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Boat catches fire at Gene Coulon Park

A boat caught fire on Sunday morning near Gene Coulon Park.

King County Elections drop box. File photo

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Primary election 2025: Alberson and Rivera lead council races

Plus other primary election results in King County.

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

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Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction

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

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 4

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 4.

Location of the property, as seen on the King County Parcel Viewer. Screenshot

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Renton approves land deal to expand Cedar River Park

City acquires 12.5-acre property through eminent domain.

The rendering provided by Allplay Systems shows roughly what the park will look like once completed this fall. The colors scheme will be different in the final product. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to install new playground at Maplewood Park

Facility set to open this fall.

Road construction in April 2025 in Renton. File photo

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Renton road closures the week of July 28

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 28.

An aerial photo of the land set to become Cleveland-Richardson Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Public feedback sought for future Cleveland-Richardson Park

Park will be located in the Talbot Neighborhood in Renton.

Republic Services will continue services this after a strike halted garbage collection. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Trash collection resumes in Renton after Republic Services strike

Customers should place carts out for collection by 6 a.m. and can add twice the amount of bagged…

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City and I-405 road closures during the week of July 21

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 21.

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More lane closures coming for Rainier Avenue corridor in Renton

Late summer will bring major road paving and inevitably closures to Rainier Avenue.

Pictured left to right, top row: James Alberson Jr., Michael Westgaard, Gwendolyn Hosea-Mimms, Mary Clymer. Pictured left to right, bottom row: Raman Mann, Carmen Rivera, Paul Dutton, Ruth Perez. (Courtesy photos)

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Meet the candidates for Renton City Council | Election 2025

The primary election is Aug. 5. Here are your local candidates in their own words.

King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn (left) and Bob Baker of Save the Cedar River (right) stand in front of the lot that will no longer be the site of an asphalt plant near the Cedar River. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Cedar River asphalt plant will no longer be built

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

Location of the property, as seen on the King County Parcel Viewer. Screenshot

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Renton seeks eminent domain for land near Cedar River Park

The public hearing is scheduled for July 21.

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Renton road closures the week of July 14

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 14.

Graphic rendering of ADU used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Two ordinances change housing and zoning codes in Renton

The Renton City Council has passed two ordinances that will change housing and zoning in the city because…