Welcome to the City of Renton
Renton is the center of opportunity where families and businesses thrive.
The city welcomes you to our new website designed to serve current and prospective residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Please view our award-winning show showcasing the many reasons Renton is a great place to do business, live, visit, and work. Also check out THE CURVE - Renton's exciting, must-see magazine show, and watch the ad that aired during the Super Bowl XLII pregame show.
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City of Renton is conducting a Citizen Survey
The City of Renton will be conducting a citizen survey to hear from our residents about quality of life, quality of the services provided by the city, residents’ activities and information on the demographics of our community. Read more.
Spotlight News Page
Read about the latest events and news happening in Renton here.
Renton Begins Photo Enforcement of Red Lights
Starting May 1, red light cameras will be installed in Renton at the intersections of NE 3rd & Sunset N., S. 43rd & E. Valley Road, Rainier S. & S. Grady, and at the Sunset N./SR 169/Bronson Way N. intersection. There will be a 30-day warning period in May. After the warning period violators will receive a ticket for $124. Read the press release or visit the web page.
Health Advisory Possible Measles Exposure at a Church Conference
The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) yesterday confirmed the diagnosis of measles in a Grant County family that attended a large church conference in Kirkland, March 25-29, 2008. Read more and link to PDF.
Community Services Department has Moved
The Community Services department has moved from City Hall. Find out where the different divisions now reside. Department phone numbers, emails and mailing addresses will remain the same.
Duvall Ave. Construction & Detours
Duvall Ave NE will be widened to five lanes over the next year (including a two-way left-turn center lane). Stay updated about the Duvall Ave. construction work and detours by bookmarking its Web page: duvall.rentonwa.gov.
WSDOT Projects
WSDOT is making improvements to State Route 515 between SE 192nd and Benson Rd. and to I-405 and SR 167. Stay updated about lane closures and construction related to the I-405 and SR167 projects at the WSDOT website.
HOT lanes (high occupancy toll lanes) are a new option for solo drivers on SR 167. They are scheduled to open on Saturday, May 3. Read more.
Boards and Commission Volunteers Needed
The City of Renton is currently accepting applications to fill volunteer positions on several committees. Find out how you can get involved.
Tell Us about Your Community Celebrations of Diversity
Let us know if you are planning a community celebration to celebrate diversity. Contact the Community Services Department at 425-430-6600 for more information or e-mail us. Visit the city diversity page.