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Wetlands in the city will see the biggest impact from the update to the Critical Areas Ordinance. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton to revise environmental regulations
By Drew Dotson • September 6, 2025 7:30 am

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

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Renton City Hall. File Photo
Parks bond under consideration for future ballot in...
By Drew Dotson • September 5, 2025 1:30 pm

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
By Drew Dotson • August 30, 2025 7:30 am

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

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Volunteer Park Café and Pantry in Seattle is an example of small-scale retail in residential. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton wants to incorporate small stores into neighborhoods
By Drew Dotson • August 29, 2025 11:30 am

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

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Renton road closures: Week of Sept. 2
By Drew Dotson • August 29, 2025 1:30 am

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

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The new live-edge tables are in the private room at the Water’s Table. Photo provided by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Renton hotel features ‘live-edge’ wooden tables
By Drew Dotson • August 28, 2025 4:30 pm

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....
By Drew Dotson • August 24, 2025 11:30 am

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

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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 the Washington Department of Transportation
I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend
By Drew Dotson • August 22, 2025 2:25 pm

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

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The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing
Part of Houser Way North to close for...
By Drew Dotson • August 22, 2025 7:30 am

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

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The city has placed a plywood barrier to slow down further erosion to the retaining wall. Photo provided by the city of Renton
City to address erosion and more at Gene...
By Drew Dotson • August 21, 2025 2:56 pm

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

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The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area closed
By Drew Dotson • August 20, 2025 10:30 am

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

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug....
By Drew Dotson • August 17, 2025 9:30 am

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

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Renton City Hall. File Photo
No Renton City Council meetings until Sept. 8
By Drew Dotson • August 16, 2025 1:30 pm

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

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The Oakesdale Avenue pavement project will be between SW 34th Street to SW 16th Street. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Oakesdale Avenue will see repavement this fall
By Drew Dotson • August 16, 2025 11:30 am

The project is expected to start around Oct. 1.

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Councilmember Carmen Rivera was recognized for earning a Certificate of Municipal Leadership at the Renton City Council meeting. 
Photo provided by the city of Renton.
Councilmember earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership
By Drew Dotson • August 15, 2025 1:30 pm

Councilmember Carmen Rivera earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership.

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A section of I-5 Northbound will be closed this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation
Northbound I-5 will close this weekend in Seattle
By Drew Dotson • August 13, 2025 10:40 am

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

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 11
By Drew Dotson • August 10, 2025 7:30 am

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

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The new Convergint office is located at 1100 Oakesdale Ave.  SW in Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson/ The Renton Reporter
Safety and security company Convergint opens Renton facility
By Drew Dotson • August 8, 2025 1:30 pm

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

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The new sidewalk will line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter
New sidewalk coming to 116th Avenue SE in...
By Drew Dotson • August 8, 2025 11:30 am

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

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Potter John Taylor in his studio. Photo provided by Jessie Kotarski
Art in Motion tour highlights Renton artists in...
By Drew Dotson • August 8, 2025 7:30 am

The artist studio tour will be a free event in Renton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

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