This Week in Renton / Mayor's Update
December 23
Renton Severe Weather Shelter opens Dec. 26
The City of Renton is activating the Severe Weather Shelter at Highlands Neighborhood Center (800 Edmonds Avenue NE) beginning Sunday night, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
Severe Weather Shelter open Dec. 26
James Alberson takes council oath
December 22 - Mayor's Update
Mayor's holiday greetings
“Happy holidays from the City of Renton.
“I'm Mayor Armando Pavone and we're here Gene Coulon Memorial Park enjoying our beautiful holiday lights, which will be up until January 1st.
“The holiday season is a time for hope, reflection, and gratitude. I would like to thank you, our residents, for your resilience, compassion, and the community you helped to create and for allowing us to serve you.
“I'm proud to be your mayor and I'd like to wish you all a joyful and happy holiday season.”
December 17
Randy Corman retires
Council member is honored as he retires after 28 years of service to the residents of Renton
Holiday Events
Blood Drive on Dec. 28 & 29
City Council update
In-person Services
Lunch Pop-Up
Photo Feature: Battle of the Badges
Renton History Museum
Traffic Projects
Winter weather preparations
December 10
Willowcrest wins governor's award
Innovative townhome project in Sunset neighborhood is first of its kind in King County
Package safety tips
Safe Exchange Zones
Winter preparation tips for home and vehicle
Holiday Events
Blood Drive
City Council update
In-person Services
Lunch Pop-Up
Photos: K9 Candy Cane Fun Run & Walk
Renton History Museum
Traffic Projects
Winter Weather Response
December 3
Winter Weather Plans
Get an inside look as our public works street maintenance crew prepares for winter weather
Carmen Rivera takes council oath
Holiday Events
City Council update
COVID-19 resources
In-person services at city hall
Keep storm drains clear
Recreation programs
Renton History Museum
Traffic Projects
November 24
Shop local, shop unique; it’s Small Business Saturday
During this holiday season, it’s essential we support our small businesses. When we do, we help create a thriving local business community.
Small Business Saturday/Christmas tree lighting
Renton police donate 454 coats for students
Holiday Gift Drive
Equity Commission applications
ADA Transition Plan
Lunch Pop-Up
Holiday Events
Recreation programs
Keep storm drains clear
In-person services
Traffic Projects
Recreation programs
City council update
COVID-19 vaccinations
November 19 - no issue
November 10
Community Services is now Parks and Recreation
This new name better reflects the benefits they bring to our community
Mayor's Veterans Day message
Equity Commission applications
ADA Transition Plan
Lunch Pop-Up
Navigating City Contracting
Eastside Virtual Job Fair
Keep storm drains clear
In-person services
Traffic Projects
City Council update
COVID-19 Vaccine
November 5 - Mayor's Update
Renton’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion leads to several impactful initiatives
"We’ve committed to be a government reflective of its evolving community. We have engaged with our residents to identify challenges to overcome and opportunities to build upon.
"We have listened, made significant changes, and launched new initiatives over the past year that we believe will move us in the right direction."
October 29
Holiday events
The city and its partners have planned a variety of events for the holiday season
Councilmember Benedetti leaving council on Nov. 22
City signs lease with Bezos Academy
Take the Renton Responds Survey
Navigating City Contracting
Sunset Oaks: latest affordable housing project is now leasing.
Help keep storm drains clear
Renton Regional Fire Authority host open houses in October
Event: Olde Fashioned Scavenger Hunt ends Saturday
Photo Feature: Halloween Drive-Thru on Oct. 22
Traffic Projects
Glad You Asked: First funeral homes in Renton
Recycle event keeps almost 4.5 tons of materials from landfill
City Council update
COVID Vaccine
October 22 - Mayor's Update
Sunset Oaks is the next step in Sunset area transformation
"Earlier today, I took part in the ribbon-cutting for Sunset Oaks, the newest affordable housing project in our ongoing redevelopment of the Sunset area of Renton. We are committed to making sure affordable housing units are available to our residents."
October 15
Investing in our parks and trails
This new Liberty Park playground was one of five projects completed in 2021. Six projects are scheduled in 2022.
Mayor Pavone appoints Jon Schuldt chief of police
Willowcrest Townhomes project wins state award
Photo feature: A Day at Gene Coulon Park (Instagram)
Keep those storm drains clear
Halloween 2021 in the city
Wells/Williams project update
Cat’s Color story walk
City Council update
COVID Vaccine
October 8
Expiration of the utility rate moratorium: what does it mean?
Eviction moratorium extended to Oct. 31
Civic leader Don Persson passes
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Week
Street maintenance starts winter preparations
Wastemobile at McLendon Hardware
2021 Halloween Drive-Thru
City Council
In-person services
Vaccines
Calendar
October 1 - Mayor's Update
Human Services Funding
"As we move into the last quarter of the year, I’m pleased to report we have increased this funding from $800,000 at the beginning of the year to $3.4 million, which is 2.8% of our city budget. This amount does not include dedicated staff time ..."
September 24
The city council approved $3.6 million in ARPA-related funds to support economic recovery, housing, homelessness, and human services.
Video: "Puget Sound Starts Here" month
Community Center and Senior Center to open Monday
At Your Service: Renton Responds
Volunteering: Tree planting at Cedar River Trail Extension
AmeriCorps VISTA openings
State utility moratorium ends Sept. 30
Pop-up lunch event on Sept. 28
Comcast RISE grants
King County cultural sector grants
Small business flex fund has $100m to loan
Last Renton Farmers Market on Tuesday
Cedar River Salmon run
Washington state single-use plastic bag ban
City Council update
In-person services
COVID-19 vaccine locations
Calendar
September 17
At your service: LaCrosse gets 20 mph speed limit
Video: Hate Has No Home Here: What does it mean?
Salute to Day of Service & Remembrance volunteers
Process to address council updated
Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry
Earlier start time for last two Renton Farmers Market
Community feeding pop-up returns
Styrofoam & document shred event on Saturday
Target car seat trade-in program
Rooted in Renton & TIP input invited
Tourism grants for 2022 available
Metro & Sound Transit propose bus changes
Pooch Plunge photos
In-person services at city hall
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Calendar
September 10
Ready in Renton
Volunteer on National Day of Service & Remembrance
120th Weekend celebration events canceled
Community invited to comment on TIP
Renton Regional Fire add pet oxygen masks
Recycle event - Styrofoam & documents
Native plants class
Free vaccine clinic at Renton Library
Community groups support schools
Seahawks adopt Renton School District
Renton AmeriCorps VISTA has openings
58 pints collected at September pop-up
In-person services at city hall
City Council update
Calendar
September 3
Nelson Middle School Art Club
Video: Navigating Renton's first roundabout
Solera Groundbreaking
SBA loans and grants available
City taking stock of sidewalks
Schools are open; drive safely
National Day of Service & Remembrance
Urban Forestry Survey #2
StoryWalk at Liberty Park
King County issues mask requirement
In-person services at City Hall
City Council Update
Calendar
COVID-19
Vaccination Clinics
August 31
Solera is cornerstone of revitalized Sunset area
"When complete, we will have 686 new residential units: 275 will provide affordable housing, 315 will be market-rate, and 96 will be townhome ownership."
August 27
Black Lives Matter Street Mural project
Video: Black Lives Matter Street Mural project
Photo: New Liberty Park Playground
KING5 Evening spotlights Renton
National Day of Remembrance and Blood Drive
Communities In Schools Block Party
Recycle Event: Styrofoam & Documents
Class: Using Native Plants
COVID-19 Vaccine at Renton Library & other sites
In-Person Services
City Council update
Calendar
August 20
Sept. 11: Honoring and remembering our first responders
National Day of Service & Remembrance
Blood Drive on Sept. 1 & 2
BLM Mural to grace Lake Avenue S
Pooch Plunge registration open
TRACK Trail offers unique family activity
Renton turns 120; come celebrate
Overdose: an educational series
Council approves second round of lodging tax funding
Tribute to art & music of the PNW
Museum exhibit focuses on PNW refugees
Free COVID vaccines at Renton Library
Metro app aids travel to Highlands
In-person services at City Hall
City Council Update
Calendar
Vaccine Finder
August 13 - no issue
August 6
Topgolf coming to Renton
HealthPoint celebrates 50 years
STREAM grant from state
Two parks on Times "Best of" list
Night Out in the Neighborhood
Volunteers needed for art project
Middle school art project
Community Feeding event
Recycling tips
Back-to-school vaccination clinic
Museum exhibit: "When You Can't Go Home"
Finance Department honored
In-person services at City Hall
City Council Update
Calendar
COVID-19 Update
Vaccine Finder
July 30
FitLot opens at North Highlands
Night Out in the Neighborhood
Dog Days of Summer: “Yappy Hour”
Free health fair and vaccination clinic
Summer Meals
National Night Out
Police receive reports of scammers
Vietnam veterans memorial comes to Enumclaw
Health officials recommend face coverings
In-person services at city hall
City Council update
Calendar
COVID-19 vaccination finder
July 23
New police-focused laws
Video: Farmers Market
Photos: King County check presentations
Henry Moses registration starts Monday
Pet Food Drive / Dog Days
Fitlot Ribbon Cutting on July 29
PD Virtual Police Public Safety Academy
Music at the Piazza / RRD
Vaccine Clinic at Viet-Wah on July 24
Play Equity Coalition wants youth input
RRFA sees rise in connection thefts
Kickball registration
Limited in-person services at City Hall
City Council update
Calendar
Vaccine Finder
July 16
Easing back open
Photo: Police at Renton Farmers Market
2021 Tourism Promotional Grants
Henry Moses 2nd season registration
PD's Virtual Youth Public Safety Academy
National Night Out
Renton River Days update
Renton Farmers Market
Preparing for wildfires
August primary election
Metro survey
COVID-19 small business grants
Wine Walk a success
City Council update
Renton Outdoors
Dog days of summer
Calendar
Vaccine Finder
July 9
New mini-pitch at Highlands Park
Photo: New basketball court at Thomas Teasdale Park
Limited in-person services at city hall
Senior Center honored by King County
City works to remove barriers to youth activities
Hate Has No Home Here signs
Wine Walk feature more than wine
Cedar River Coffee Crawl
Urban Forestry survey
Renton libraries to open by July 14
City Council update
Calendar
COVID-19 Vaccine
July 2
Fourth of July / Who decorates the Interface statues?
Video: Behind the scenes Henry Moses Aquatic Center
Photo: Roy Gunsolus retirement
Sale and use of fireworks prohibited in Renton
Renton Road Shows on July 4 weekend
Sounders to open Futsal court
Hot weather emergency response numbers
King County ends mask mandate
State COVID reopening
Limited in-person services at city hall starting July 6
Renton Farmers Market
July is National Parks & Rec Month
Renton Downtown Wine Walk
Popup event to serve homeless
Free summer meal program
Recreation Camps
Renton Outdoors
City Council update
Calendar
June 25
Extreme Heat Forecast
Photo: Walker's Subaru Donation to Renton Schools
July 4 Activities
Water Quality Report
Red, White & Bike
Summer Sports Camps
Downtown Wine Walk
Renton Farmers Market
Henry Moses Aquatic Center
Lifeguards at Coulon and Kennydale Beaches
Free Summer Lunch Program
Lunch Pop Up
Cascade Vista Baseball Sandlot Saturday
City Council update
Calendar
COVID-19 Vaccine
June 22 - Mayor's Update
City and county combine for supportive housing
"Earlier today, I joined King County Executive Dow Constantine at the county's newest Health Through Housing project here in Renton."
June 18
Henry Moses Aquatic Center opens June 26
Photo: Jessica Giner swearing in ceremony
Juneteenth celebrations
City's "verified vaccination" program for employees
Urban Forestry Management Plan
Swim beaches to get lifeguards on June 28
Maplewood Golf Course online tee times
Red, White & Bike neighborhood celebrations
Summer recreation program registration
King County mask directive ends June 29
City Council update
Jobs: recreation
Free summer meal program
Popup event to serve homeless
Wine Walk
Plantasia!
Calendar
Vaccine Finder
June 11
Juneteenth 2021: “Raising from the ashes”
Video: Juneteenth celebrations from past years
Mark Santos-Johnson awarded WASA Community Leadership Award
Volunteers needed for parks projects
Walk-in COVID-19 clinic at Viet-Wah on Saturday
Lunch Pop-up to serve homeless
Plantasia! Is June 26 & 27
Proclamations: Pride Month/gun violence awareness day
"Back on Track" deadline looms
Jobs: recreation leaders
Renton Technical College Foundation raises $103,000
Summer recreation programs
Vaccine information
City Council update
Calendar
June 4
Farmers Market opens 20th season
Video: Cortona Building wins state award
Farmers Market
Pride Flag raised
Memorial Day
Black Lives Matter Artwalk
Hate Has No Home Here
Cascade RISE grants
Liberty Park construction
Park projects
Secure Your Load Day
State's new tolling system
Update on mask directives for businesses
Vaccine finder
City Council
Blood Drive
Adult volleyball league
Basketball camps
Calendar
May 28
Memorial Day 2021
Videos: Memorial Day and Farmers Market
Renton Road Shows: Memorial Day music
Farmers Market opens on June 1
BLM Artwork on May 29
Raising the Pride Flag on June 2
Willowcrest Townhomes
Recycling Day
Grilling safety tips
Adopt a Little Free Library
REACH Renton is on the move
Renton School District Transportation
Metro: free youth ORCA Cards
Metro: Transit Go Ticket app
Museum: Wildlife Photography of Keri Greer
Drip Irrigation Class
Vaccine Finder
City Council Update
Recreation Activities
Music in secondary schools
Calendar
May 21
Public Works Week: Saluting Abdoul Gafour for 41 years of service
Video: "Ask Renton PD"
Photo: Snow Plow
CommUNITY Conversations
Renton's vibrant craft brew & BBQ scene
Now hiring lifeguards
Memorial Day 2021
Renton Farmers Market
BloodworksNW Donation
Register now for kindergarten
COVID-19 Vaccine locations
COVID-19 rental assistance program
Skyway Resource Center
Public Health issues mask directive
City Council update
Events & Activities
Calendar
May 14
Hate Has No Home Here
Video: Saluting to our sister city of Nishiwaki, Japan
Photos: Clock Tower move; Mariner Moose visits Senior Center
Business Plan updated to reflect community needs
State moving towards June 30 opening
Renton to receive $18.1m in American Rescue Plan
May is Bicycle Safety Month
Volunteers needed for park projects
Kennydale Beach Park to close next week
Museum passes fundraising goal; there's still time to donate
Arts commission seeks artists for monument project
Chalk Your Walk has a great 2021
Wednesday Walk-In Vaccination Clinics
Kaiser Permanente vaccination appointments
Car-side vaccinations in Auburn
Getting vaccinated in King County
City Council update
Events & Activities
Calendar
May 7
Construction update
Photo: Chalk Your Walk
BLM artwork to be made into postcards
Apply for RRFA Citizen Advisory Panel
Metal and Styrofoam collection on May 15
Blood needed
City Council update
Governor announces two-week phase pause
COVID-19 business grants available
Vaccine supply increases
Farmers Market 2021
Beyond the Stage: "Key to Change"
Kindness Crawl 2021
Renton Career Fair
Summer Day Camps
Skyway Resource Center
Calendar
April 30
Arbor Day 2021
Video: Arbor Day 2019
Photos: Shredathon & Volunteer Appreciation
Chalk Your Walk chalk pickup starts today
Councilmember Benedetti earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership
First Recycling Event is May 15
Police & Fire host virtual scout night
A look at Sunset Park’s water mister
PRADU program launched; what you missed
Renton Virtual Career Fair is May 19
Metro Rapid I Line update
Four news COVID-19 grants available
Vaccine appointments available in South King County
Restaurant PPE Mask Popup event on May 4
City Council update
Calendar
April 23
Renton PD Safe Place
Video: Chalk Your Walk
Photo: Hazen High Key Club
Tentative Schedule for opening facilities & events
Shred-a-thon
Accessory Dwelling Unit open house
Erasmus celebration
The future of regional transportation
Celebrate Children's Day
Recreation has openings
Virtual Talk: "Food Security"
"Keep Moving" low -impact fitness class
Small Space Food Gardening
Recycle Event
COVID-19
Council
Calendar
April 20 - Mayor's Update
City of Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone has issued a statement in response to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
April 16
Accessory Dwelling Unit program
Photo: Erasmus "Hatch Day" Celebration
DEI: The Impact of Prejudgment and Bias
Take the Earth Day Challenge
Supporting our 911 operators
Shred-a-thon is April 24
Blood Drive
Park Spotlight: Gene Coulon Park
Get outside and enjoy Renton's parks and trails
Parks and trails update
Reuniting lost pets with their owners
Cedar Hills Landfill community meeting
Metro Transit
COVID-19 resources
City Council update
Calendar
April 12
Volunteers make Renton shine!
Video: The making of the "Cows in the Forest" mural
Photo: Cherry Blossoms at City Hall
Jessica Giner named to bench
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Police debut Hearing Assistance Card
Wells/Williams Update (intersection work)
Erasmus' "Hatch Day"
Metro's East Link Connections survey
Metro Mobility project wins award
COVID-19
Beyond the Stage
Events & Activities
City Council
Calendar
April 2
Judge Terry Jurado retires after 22 distinguished years on the bench
Video: April is Distracted Driving Month
Photo: Matthew Nugent receives RPD life-saving award
Back on Track
"Compost Days" provides gardening help
SBA triples maximum economic disaster loans
Available Small Business Grants
Paycheck Protection Program extended
Popup blood centers
Eviction moratorium extended
Classroom social distancing decreased to 3 feet
Vaccine to be available to all on April 15
County Executive proposed $600m budget
Recycle Days set
Events
Council
Calendar
March 26
Inclusion Tactical Plan
Video & Photo: National Day of Action & Healing / Anti-AAPI hate press conference
Water and Utility Tax
DUIP update
Ready for Business Fund grant
Working Washington Small Business Grants
Poison Prevention Week
April & May Recreation Activities
PopUp Blood Donation Centers
Celebrate Erasmus' 3rd Anniversary
425 Magazine Profiles Renton Art
Renton 13th most diverse city
COVID-19
Council
Calendar
March 19 - Mayor's Update
Investing in our community: need, shelters, funding, partnership, and service
March 12
City teams with ANEW to help diversify workforce
Photo: Ribbon Cuttings
CommUNITY Conversations
History Museum reopens/Women's History Month
Downtown Park n Play
2021 Arts Grants
Stormwater Management Plan
Renton Police are hiring
Metro route changes
US News Ranks Washington #1
COVID-19
Farmers to Families food drive
Events
Council update
Calendar
March 5
Cover: Mobile Vaccination Unit
Video: "Celebrating Black Excellence"
Photo: Renton Schools are open
Small Business Support
April 13 is Small Business Day
Renton Roadshows debuts
Sustainable Renton buys refrigerated truck
Vaccine Update
State to Stay in Phase 2
Take Metro to your vaccination appointment
Events & Activities
City Council
Calendar
February 25
House Bill 1590
Video: "Ask Renton PD"
Photo: Flags at Half Staff (COVID)
Hate Speech Statement
City and RAAP celebrate Black excellence
VisitRenton App
Bloodworks NW
VETS ENGAGED offers mini grants
Metro offers free and reduced fares
Metro Route to Recovery Survey
City Council
RIZP resource event
Calendar
February 19
Community Courts
Video: Public Works Snow Response
Photo: SNP Climbing Structure
Officers honored for life-saving response
City and RAAP celebrate Black excellence
City loses two outstanding community members
Severe weather shelter opened
Water utility seeks customer input
Arts Commission grants available
Age-Friendly Renton
COVID-19
Calendar
February 12
Black History Month Celebrations
Video: Past Black History Month Celebrations
Photo: Lion Dance
Wells/Williams reaches milestone
PW Ready for snow
Renton Regional Community Foundation grant
Downtown Renton in a Box
Metro Survey
COVID-19
Calendar
Mayor's Weekly Newsletter
February 9
Housing Assistance Program
New Renton Regional Fire Authority Chief Steve Heitman
Councilmember Ruth Pérez named governance board chair
January 28
Sunset Neighborhood Park Phase II opens
HealthPoint's 50th anniversary
Senior Blanket Drive
January 21
Equity and Inclusion - building on our promise
Free grocery "stores" continue to help
"Get to Know Your Customers Day"
The weather is always in focus
January 14
Economic Development continues to move Renton forward in 2021
January is Mentoring Month in Renton
Free grocery giveaway on Friday
January 8
News Year's Message
Work to start on the extension of Park Avenue North
International pageant brings recognition to Renton
Governor announces "Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery"