Blog: The last TWIR: Introducing ‘This Month in Renton’!

Starting this month, the City of Renton will introduce a new way to deliver news that matters to our residents.  

We’ll say goodbye to the city’s weekly e-newsletter, ‘This Week in Renton,’ which we delivered via email. 

Instead, we’ll be posting news as it happens to the city’s website. Current ‘This Week in Renton’ subscribers will be transitioned to receive news in their chosen interest areas as it happens – meaning readers can access stories on  rentonwa.gov in a more current way.  

The first week of each month, all subscribers will receive ‘This Month in Renton,’ an e-newsletter recapping the biggest news stories from the past month, along with an article from the Mayor’s Office taking an in-depth look behind the scenes into the city’s philosophy and action on large-scale initiatives.  

Why the change? 

• Residents deserve access to news as-it-happens.
• Non-subscribers can now find articles via Google or on rentonwa.gov.
• Less emails, but more information – catch up once a month on big stories, or get exact updates as they happen.
• Looking for past news? Find all past stories easily in one place – on rentonwa.gov.
• More news from the Mayor’s Office, showcasing movement on city priorities.  

How to get news 

Readers have choices on how they receive news:  

• Newsroom: Rentonwa.gov offers the ability to search by topic. No subscription is necessary, this information is open to all.  
• Subscribe by topic! Choose from: 
  • Business, Economic Development & Tourism
  • Civic Involvement
  • City Projects
  • Culture & Events
  • Environment
  • Finance & City Budget
  • Mayor & Council
  • Press Releases
  • Public Notices
  • Public Safety & Community Wellness
  • Transportation
  • This Month in Renton
• This Month in Renton: This recap provides an overview of the biggest news stories from the past month, along with a longer editorial piece from the Mayor’s Office.
• Calendar: Sign up to receive notifications for events on the city’s calendar at rentonwa.gov/events by selecting ‘Add to Calendar.’   
• Mail: A print edition of This Month in Renton will be included in your monthly utility bill. Articles are also available for residents who are signed up for e-bills and can be accessed on rentonwa.gov/or.
• Social Media: Instant updates, announcements, events, and news can be found on the City of Renton’s social channels on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Nextdoor. Find all social channels managed by city staff here.
• Channel 21: Renton’s Cable Access Channel 21 offers residents’ city-oriented programming, including live city council meetings. Watch live or on demand.  

We want to deliver news in the ways that are best for our residents. If you have feedback, please reach out to communications@rentonwa.gov.  

Around Renton 

Renton City Council meets every Monday (excluding fifth Mondays and holidays) at 7 p.m. at Renton City Hall’s seventh floor council chambers. Find the agenda and sign up to speak at rentonwa.gov/council. 

• November 8 – Explore + Restore: Cedar River Natural Area Community Visioning Session. Cedar River Trailhead, 1500 Houser Way S. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free. 
• November 19 – Coworking and Cocoa: A Small Business Celebration, 9 - 11 a.m. Luther’s Table, 419 S Second St. #1.  Hosted by the Community & Economic Development Department. Free. RSVP here. 
• November 20 – Cops & Barbers, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Good Vibes Only Barbershop, 3700 NE Fourth St. Hosted by Renton Police Department and Good Vibes Only Barbershop.   
• November 21 – Holiday Bazaar, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free admission.
• November 22 – Holiday Bazaar Day 2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free admission. 
• November 29 – Holiday Artist Studio Tour Opening Day, various times. Various studios around Renton. Hosted by Renton Municipal Arts Commission. Free admission. The studio tour ends December 31. 
• December 5 – 2025 Clam Lights Opening Night – Sponsored by Ivar’s, 6:15 – 8:30 p.m. Coulon Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free. 
• December 6 – Battle of the Badges, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Renton Technical College, Entrance 3, 3000 NE Fourth St. Hosted by Renton Police Department, Renton Parks & Recreation, Renton Technical College, and Renton Chamber of Commerce. Free. 
• December 7 – K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run & Walk, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Early Bird Registration ends November 1. Register here.