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ICYMI: The July 13, 2026 Renton City Council Meeting & COW

Published on July 14, 2026

Welcome to the “In Case You Missed It” series, recapping the City of Renton’s Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole meetings shortly after.

ITS SLURRY SEAL TIME! Protecting Our Neighborhood Streets This Summer

Published on July 13, 2026

Later this month, the Public Works Department will apply a slurry seal to select neighborhood streets. This preventative maintenance helps extend pavement life, reduces long-term repair costs, and keeps our neighborhoods moving.

SAFE & HIGH-QUALITY: Take a sip of our new Water Quality Report

Published on July 10, 2026

Every year, our Public Works Department publishes a Water Quality Report to share where our water comes from, how it’s treated, and what new testing shows about our water supply’s safety.

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In Case You Missed It: Council Meeting Recap

Welcome to the “In Case You Missed It” series, recapping the City of Renton’s Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole meetings. Looking for a quick, easy rundown of what happened during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole (COW), and Council? We’ve got you covered.

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Discover press releases that cover city developments & initiatives, recognitions, events, and community programs from the City of Renton, WA.

This Month in Renton

This Month in Renton an e-newsletter recapping the biggest City of Renton news stories from the past month, along with a longer editorial piece from the Mayor’s Office.

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Our Renton is mailed or emailed to single-family residents and businesses in utility bills and contains news, information, an event calendar, and a list of city contacts.

Channel 21

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Mayor in a Minute

A monthly video series with Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone highlighting activity and updates in the city from the past month.

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ICYMI: The July 13, 2026 Renton City Council Meeting & COW

Published on July 14, 2026

Welcome to the “In Case You Missed It” series, recapping the City of Renton’s Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole meetings shortly after.

Tagged as: , Mayor & Council

ITS SLURRY SEAL TIME! Protecting Our Neighborhood Streets This Summer

Published on July 13, 2026

Later this month, the Public Works Department will apply a slurry seal to select neighborhood streets. This preventative maintenance helps extend pavement life, reduces long-term repair costs, and keeps our neighborhoods moving.

Tagged as: , City Projects

SAFE & HIGH-QUALITY: Take a sip of our new Water Quality Report

Published on July 10, 2026

Every year, our Public Works Department publishes a Water Quality Report to share where our water comes from, how it’s treated, and what new testing shows about our water supply’s safety.

Tagged as: , City Projects, Environment, Public Safety & Community Wellness

Join the Renton Area Mobility Project Board

Published on July 10, 2026

King County Metro is seeking members for the Renton Area Mobility Project Board, a community-driven group that will guide a major redesign of bus service around downtown Renton and the soon-to-be-built Renton Transit Center near the South Renton Park & Ride.

Tagged as: , Business Economic Development & Tourism

SW 43rd Street paving project is underway

Published on July 09, 2026

Last month, repaving began on SW 43rd Street from the western city limit to the SR 167 ramps, leaving the existing concrete sections in place.

Tagged as: , City Projects, Transportation

ICYMI: The July 6, 2026 Renton City Council Meeting & COW

Published on July 08, 2026

Welcome to the “In Case You Missed It” series, recapping the City of Renton’s Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole meetings shortly after.

Tagged as: , Mayor & Council

Celebrating United States' Semiquincentennial Year of 2026 in Renton!

Published on July 08, 2026

During Monday's city council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone proclaimed that the City of Renton will engage in commemorative activities during the United States’ Semiquincentennial Year of 2026. VFW Commander Bernell Zorn accepted the proclamation.

Tagged as: , Mayor & Council

Updated Hour Changes to Coulon’s Boat Launch as a Step Toward Safety

Published on July 02, 2026

Beginning July 5, the boat launch will shift from operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to aligning with the park’s existing hours.

Tagged as: , Public Safety & Community Wellness

Automated License Plate Readers Explained

Published on July 02, 2026

The Renton Police Department uses three types ALPRs): Flock Falcon cameras, Axon in-car ALPRs, and Genetec ALPRs in our parking enforcement vehicles. These systems have helped investigators solve hundreds of crimes by providing valuable investigative leads in cases involving violent crimes, stolen vehicles, hit-and-run collisions, & other felony and gross misdemeanors.

Tagged as: , Public Safety & Community Wellness

Mayor in a Minute: July 2026

Published on July 01, 2026

This is July's edition of Mayor in a Minute. Find more information on the topics Mayor Pavone covered below.

Tagged as: , Mayor & Council

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