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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.

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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.

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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.