This Month in Renton: July 2026
Published on July 31, 2026
Catch up on Renton’s top stories, updates, and highlights from July 2026—all in one place. Find all news in our newsroom.
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Pour your FOG in a can. NOT DOWN THE DRAIN!
Fats, oils, and grease, also called F.O.G., might look harmless, but they can cause real problems when they are washed down the sink.
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Gene Coulon Boat Launch Hours Update
After listening to feedback from the boating and fishing community, Parks & Recreation is revising the temporary operating hours for the Gene Coulon boat launch.
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Highlands Water Main Upgrades: Protecting Tomorrow’s Water
Starting in July 2026, our 80 years old water mains along NE 12th Street from Edmonds Ave NE to Queen Ave NE will be upgraded.
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Improvements Underway at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center
Progress has been moving steadily at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center over the past several months.
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Artists & organizations come together for new salmon mural
A brand-new mural has made its way upstream to Houser Way North! The Cedar River Salmon Mural was revealed in mid-July as the latest piece of art in Renton.
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CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN: Metro’s RapidRide I Line coming to Renton!
In 2027, the I Line will provide connections between Renton Transit Center, Kent Transit Center and Auburn Station.
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Toni Nelson Named 2026 Renton River Days Grand Marshal
Toni Nelson recently served as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Renton River Days Parade.
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SAFE & HIGH-QUALITY: Take a sip of our new Water Quality Report
Our annual Water Quality Report, now out, provides information about the quality of Renton’s drinking water from the previous year.
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SW 43rd Street paving project is underway
In June, repaving began on SW 43rd Street from the western city limit to the SR 167 ramps, leaving the existing concrete sections in place.
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Celebrating United States' Semiquincentennial Year of 2026 in Renton!
July 4, 2026, marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the founding of the United States of America. This year also marks the City of Renton’s 125th Birthday.
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Automated License Plate Readers Explained
A message regarding the use of Automated License Plate REaders (ALPRs) in the City of Renton.
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