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City of Renton Calendar of Meetings and Events
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Video

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Photo Gallery

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Emergencies

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Welcome to the City of Renton

     Renton is the center of opportunity where families and businesses thrive.
     The city welcomes you to our website designed to serve current and prospective residents, businesses, employees, and visitors.

Spotlight News Page

Read about the latest events and news happening in Renton here.

Storage capacity at Howard Hanson Dam temporarily restricted

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, announces that storage capacity at Howard Hanson Dam will be temporarily restricted to safely continue the process of evaluating damage on the right abutment discovered following a recent high flood control pool at the dam. Read more.  Watch the Council video presentation.  

Renton voters to determine future of libraries

Renton residents care about their library services and use them regularly. Providing quality, financially sustainable library services to residents is a City priority. Renton voters will be asked on the February 9, 2010 ballot whether to annex to the King County Library System (KCLS).  Read more, FAQ’sLibrary Master Plan.

Maplewood Golf Course Driving Range reopens

Maplewood Golf Course Driving Range will open Saturday, January 9th @ 7am for normal business, thank you for your patience during the drainage repair project.

Sign up for CodeRed Notification

Renton Launches New Emergency Notification System

The CodeRed™ system provides city officials with the ability to provide pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city.  Residents and businesses located within the city limits are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed™ to be sure they receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued. Read more.

Online Donations Site!

Renton Gives The public is encouraged to join with City of Renton employees to collect food and other donations for the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank and the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County.  The need is great.  For ease of giving, see the new online donation pages. For more information, please read


Online Court Payments

Renton Municipal Court is now accepting online payments for traffic infractions, fines, fees and other costs. Visa and MasterCard debit or credit cards as well as e-checks will be accepted. Read more.

Shop Renton, Buy Ahead of the Curve

CurveCardUse your CurveCard and shop at participating businesses who have a CurveCard decal posted in their window to receive discounts or other offers.  For more information on this great opportunity, check here. 

 Council members swearing in ceremony

Renton Officials Take Oath of Office

At the Renton City Council meeting on January 4, 2010, three Renton City Councilmembers and the Municipal Court Judge were sworn-in.  

Councilmember Randy Corman has served since 1994; Councilmember Rich Zwicker has been on the Renton City Council since 2008; and Councilmember Terri Briere has served since 2000.

Don Persson will be Council President in 2010 and Terri Briere will serve as Council President Pro-Tem. Marcie Palmer, King Parker and Greg Taylor also serve as Renton City Councilmembers.

Judge Takes Oath

Judge Terry Jurado also took the oath of office to serve as Renton’s Municipal Court Judge. He has served Renton since 1999.

Community Resources

Community Resources 

Human Services provides links to various services available through the community, including 2-1-1 services, assistance programs for food, utility and rental assistance.