Improvements Underway at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center Published on July 27, 2026 Progress has been moving steadily at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center over the past several months. Thanks to grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the project is primarily focused on repairing the roof and upgrading the HVAC system. Tagged as: , City Projects
ITS SLURRY SEAL TIME! Protecting Our Neighborhood Streets This Summer Published on July 13, 2026 Later this month, the Public Works Department will apply a slurry seal to select neighborhood streets. This preventative maintenance helps extend pavement life, reduces long-term repair costs, and keeps our neighborhoods moving. Tagged as: , City Projects
SAFE & HIGH-QUALITY: Take a sip of our new Water Quality Report Published on July 10, 2026 Every year, our Public Works Department publishes a Water Quality Report to share where our water comes from, how it’s treated, and what new testing shows about our water supply’s safety. Tagged as: , City Projects, Environment, Public Safety & Community Wellness
SW 43rd Street paving project is underway Published on July 09, 2026 Last month, repaving began on SW 43rd Street from the western city limit to the SR 167 ramps, leaving the existing concrete sections in place. Tagged as: , City Projects, Transportation
Highlands Water Main Upgrades: Protecting Tomorrow’s Water Published on June 22, 2026 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. Tagged as: , City Projects, Public Safety & Community Wellness
RENTON IS READY TO PLAY: New downtown spaces now open Published on June 10, 2026 On Saturday, June 6, Renton celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Square, Piazza Park, and the soon-to-be Renton Market. This milestone marks the beginning of many more community gatherings in downtown Renton. Tagged as: , City Projects, Culture & Events, Public Safety & Community Wellness
Highlands Park has a new playground! Published on May 29, 2026 On Wednesday, we celebrated 2026’s second park grand opening – this time, it’s the newly upgraded playground at Highlands Park. This isn’t just about new equipment; it’s an investment in how our community gathers and plays. Tagged as: , City Projects, Public Safety & Community Wellness
City contracts with two new fiber providers: Ziply & Ripple Published on May 14, 2026 Ziply Fiber and Ripple Fiber are coming to Renton, expanding internet choices for residents and businesses. Tagged as: , City Projects
Celebrate Renton's Hat Trick! Published on May 01, 2026 Join the grand opening of Legacy Square, Piazza Park, and construction completion of Renton Market in downtown Renton on June 6 for a full day of vibrant performances, community connections, and celebration of this new community hub. Tagged as: , City Projects, Press Release
The future of downtown and the path to opening day! Published on April 20, 2026 The latest updates on Renton Market, Piazza Park, and Legacy Square. Tagged as: , City Projects, Culture & Events