This Month in Renton: May 2026
Published on May 30, 2026
Catch up on Renton’s top stories, updates, and highlights from April 2026—all in one place. Find all news in our newsroom.
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JOIN US! Grand opening of Legacy Square, Renton Market and Piazza Park
On Saturday, June 6, join us from 1 to 8 p.m. for the official grand opening of Renton’s hat trick: Legacy Square, Piazza, and Renton Market.
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Renton Transit Center Garage to Move Forward in Sound Transit's Enterprise Initiative
As part of the long-term advocacy efforts led by Mayor Armondo Pavone and Renton Councilmember & Sound Transit Board Member Ed Prince, the City of Renton is proud to announce $100 million in secured funding for the parking garage at the Renton Transit Center, an integral part of regional connectivity
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WATCH WITH US: 15 Soccer Matches at Legacy Square
Join us this summer at the new Legacy Square (510 S. 3rd St.) and cheer on your team!
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OVER 61? You may be eligible for Renton’s Utility Tax Rebate Program
The Utility Tax Rebate Program offers partial reimbursement of city utility taxes for low‑income seniors (61+) and low‑income residents with permanent disabilities.
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A Message from Police Chief Jon Schuldt
A message from Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt regarding the department's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program.
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Highlands Park has a new playground!
Highlands Park just got a major glow‑up! On Wednesday, we celebrated 2026’s second park grand opening – this time, it’s the newly upgraded playground at Highlands Park.
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New state parking law: What it means for Renton
In 2025, the Washington State Legislature approved the Parking Reform and Modernization Act (ESSB 5184). We must update our regulations to comply with these new statewide standards by January 2027.
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City contracts with two new fiber providers: Ziply & Ripple
Earlier this year, we signed contracts with both Ziply Fiber and Ripple Fiber to expand internet choices for Renton residents and businesses, making online access easier.
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Power of Preparation: Regional exercise helps enhance community safety
Recently, we teamed up with more than 30 agencies from around the region for a hands‑on training exercise focused on what we’d do if the Masonry Dam at the Cedar Falls Hydroelectric Project ever had a major issue.
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