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Heads up: Renton’s 2027-2028 Budget Survey has kicked off!

Published on April 02, 2026

The City of Renton is working on the biennial budget for 2027 and 2028. As part of this process, we are conducting a community-wide budget survey, open now. The city’s research partner, ReconMR, started outreach with a random selection of residents. You may receive outreach communications encouraging you to participate in the online survey.

Tagged as: , City Funding & Budget

RENTON EVENTS: What’s happening in April?

Published on April 01, 2026

April is in full bloom—get involved this month with family fun, senior programs, business events, and more!

Tagged as: , Culture & Events

Mayor in a Minute: March 2026

Published on April 01, 2026

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

Tagged as: , Mayor & Council

Cohort two complete! Honoring our newest Renton Civic Academy grads

Published on March 31, 2026

Congratulations are in store for our second cohort of Renton Civic Academy. Over eight weeks, 32 Renton residents spent more than 17 hours engaging with city departments and staff at various City of Renton locations.

Tagged as: , Civic Involvement

Spring Salon Community Concert celebrates local student musicians

Published on March 27, 2026

Support a Renton-based nonprofit making a difference through music. Key to Change presents its annual Spring Salon Community Concert on Sunday, March 29 from 3:30–5 p.m. at Benaroya Hall.

Tagged as: , Culture & Events

Leading the Change: Shaping a Sustainable Future this Women’s History

Published on March 25, 2026

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the generations of women who have contributed to our history, society, and culture.

Tagged as: , Culture & Events

Work notice: Wall construction along SB I-405 to continue through May

Published on March 23, 2026

Work notice: Wall construction along southbound I-405 in Renton to continue through May 2026

Tagged as: , City Projects

ONE WEEK AWAY! Mayor Armondo Pavone’s 2026 State of the City

Published on March 19, 2026

Join the City of Renton for Mayor Armondo Pavone’s annual State of the City address. A lively evening with refreshments, entertainment and a presentation on where we’re at... and where we’re headed as a city.

Tagged as: , Mayor & Council, Press Release

Delayed start March 22: King County Solid Waste facilities

Published on March 18, 2026

King County's 11 solid waste facilities, including the Renton Transfer Station, will have a delayed start on Sunday, March 22. The nearest three facilities to Renton will be delayed three hours and will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tagged as: , Environment

BACK FOR 2026: Make your garbage disappear with Clean Sweep

Published on March 12, 2026

The Clean Sweep program is available to City of Renton single-family residential customers. Each household may schedule ONE collection of extra garbage between March 1 and December 31, 2026. Republic Services will collect up to two bulky items and 10 bags of garbage at no additional charge.

Tagged as: , Environment

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