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Councilmember Ruth Perez was appointed 2026 Renton City Council President. Courtesy photo

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Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president

With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions,…

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Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.

The closure of Houser Way N. in Renton for the I-405 widening has been extended.

The map highlights the portions of Fifth and Sixth Street that will be have sidewalks restored. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood

A section of sidewalk in the Maplewood neighborhood will soon be repaired to improve pedestrian safety.

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

The new offices will allow the airport to move administrative duties out of the current control tower. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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Renton airport unveils new administration office

The Renton Municipal Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the opening of a new administration office and…

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.