This Month in Renton: August 2026
Published on August 31, 2026
Catch up on Renton’s top stories, updates, and highlights from August 2026—all in one place. Find all news in our newsroom.
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YOU’RE INVITED: City of Renton’s 125th Birthday Celebration
Join the City of Renton and the Renton Historical Society for Birthday in the Park, a community celebration at Liberty Park, Renton’s first public park!
Step back in time with a walk through Renton’s history, enjoy games, live music, and activities for all ages, gather with friends and neighbors, and, of course, celebrate with birthday cake!
Everyone is welcome!
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LONG-TERM SIDEWALK CLOSURES: S Grady Way and Rainier Ave S
Sound Transit is currently building the new Renton Transit Center and several long-term sidewalk closures have begun along South Grady Way and Rainier Avenue South.
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Applications open for 2026 Community Action Training School
The Mid Sound Fisheries Community Action School is looking for residents of the Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed (that could be you!) who want to join the upcoming Community Action Training School.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES: RapidRide I Line and Stride S1 - August 2026
Commuters and residents should be aware of travel impacts due to RapidRide I Line and Stride S1 construction.
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Welcome Recology (Our New Solid Waste Provider) Starting April 2027
Earlier this year, Recology was selected to be our next waste services provider. This marks a major step forward in delivering more reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused waste services.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Safety improvements and reminders!
Our Public Works Department has completed several key safety improvements on Park and Garden Avenues to help students, families, and neighbors get around more safely.
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FALL FUN AHEAD: New Let’s Go Renton! Parks and Recreation guide out!
Find the latest Let's Go Renton! Parks and Recreation guide for September through December on our website at rentonwa.gov/LetsGo.
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NOW INTRODUCING: The Current: City of Renton’s Quarterly Magazine
Toni Nelson recently served as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Renton River Days Parade.
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Improvements to Oakesdale Avenue are complete!
The Oakesdale Avenue SW Pavement Preservation Project finished in June, delivering significant upgrades along this key transit corridor between SW 34th Street and SW 16th Street.
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Mayor in a Minute
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