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2025 Releases, Statements and Advisories

2024 Releases, Statements and Advisories

September 6, 2024(PDF, 376KB) - Renton Municipal Courts appoints Yanna Filippidis as the new Judicial Administrative Officer
September 4, 2024 - Administrators appointed earlier this year for Parks and Recreation Department(PDF, 370KB) and Community & Economic Development Department(PDF, 369KB)
(PDF, 369KB)August 29, 2024(PDF, 439KB) - Applications for 2025 Tourism Grants are now available
August 12, 2024(PDF, 488KB) - City of Renton receives twelfth Governor's Smart Communities Awards for Sunset Gardens apartments
July 15, 2024(PDF, 320KB) - Mayor Pavone joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to advance city progress and improve outcomes for residents
July 9, 2024(PDF, 504KB) - Renton City Councilmember James Alberson, Jr earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership from Association of Washington Cities
April 25, 2024(PDF, 302KB) - City of Renton shifts focus on Renton River Days in place of Fourth of July event
April 17, 2024(PDF, 465KB) - Renton River Days dates announced and call for festival participants
March 20, 2024(PDF, 381KB) - Renton Finance Department awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
March 4, 2024(PDF, 306KB) - Seasonal Parks and Recreation positions open
February 12, 2024(PDF, 234KB) - City of Renton seeks to fill vacancies for two boards and commissions

2023 Releases, Statements and Advisories

December 13, 2023(PDF, 260KB) - Councilmember Ed Prince elected to serve as 2024 Renton City Council President
November 29, 2023(PDF, 478KB) - City of Renton receives two Governor's Smart Communities Awards
November 22, 2023(PDF, 131KB) - City of Renton seeks volunteer input on minimum wage input
October 27, 2023(PDF, 324KB) - City of Renton celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 26, 2023(PDF, 405KB) - First Mooncake Festival hosted by City of Renton
September 19, 2023(PDF, 228KB) - City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 Plan opens for public comment
September 12, 2023(PDF, 215KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting 2024 grant applications
September 6, 2023(PDF, 272KB) - City accepting applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants
August 8, 2023(PDF, 376KB) - City Councilmember Ryan McIrvin earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership from Association of Washington Cities
June 29, 2023(PDF, 283KB) - City Councilmember Ed Prince earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from Association of Washington Cities
June 29, 2023(PDF, 277KB) - Mayor Armondo Pavone earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership from Association of Washington Cities
June 22, 2023(PDF, 430KB) - Safety First: Coulon Park in Line for Summer Reopening; 4th of July Festivities Cancelled for 2023
June 15, 2023(PDF, 310KB) - Family First Community Center opens in Renton
April 14, 2023(PDF, 276KB) - City seeks candidates for Renton River Days Advisory Board
March 31, 2023(PDF, 103KB) - Statement on the Senseless Acts of Violence in Nashville Tennessee
February 9, 2023(PDF, 325KB) - Mayor Armondo Pavone appointed to Sound Cities Association Board of Directors
February 6, 2023(PDF, 275KB) - City presents Key to the City; declares February 6, 2023 as “Ted Rodriguez Day”
January 25, 2023(PDF, 472KB) - City Celebrated Lunar New Year with Reception and Proclamation
January 4, 2023(PDF, 314KB) - Renton City Council Convenes Monday for Initial 2023 Meeting

2022 Releases, Statements and Advisories

December 21, 2022(PDF, 231KB) - Ordinance prohibiting the sale, delivery, and marketing for sale of dogs sourced from puppy mills takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023
December 13, 2022(PDF, 382KB) - Councilmember Kim-Khánh Văn awarded a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities
November 23, 2022(PDF, 284KB) - Valerie O’Halloran elected 2023 Renton City Council president
November 21, 2022(PDF, 209KB) - Mayor's Statement: Senseless Violence
November 17, 2022(PDF, 394KB) - Innovative permit-ready housing program wins VISION 2050 award
November 8, 2022(PDF, 251KB) - Councilmember James Alberson, Jr. unanimously elected to Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board
November 8, 2022(PDF, 395KB) - City of Renton earns ninth Governor’s Smart Communities Award. Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Subarea Plan awarded ‘Smart Vision Award’
November 4, 2022(PDF, 229KB) - Equity Commission seeks applicants to fill youth vacancy
November 3, 2022(PDF, 229KB) - Human Services Committee seeks applicants to fill youth vacancy
November 3, 2022(PDF, 221KB) - Human Services Committee seeks applicants to fill adult vacancies
October 11, 2022(PDF, 491KB) - Construction projects start this month at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
September 23, 2022(PDF, 273KB) - City presents 4th annual free Age-Friendly 50+ Senior Resource Expo on Sept. 30
September 20, 2022(PDF, 341KB) - Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from Association of Washington Cities
September 16, 2022(PDF, 218KB) - City asks residents to help clear storm drains
September 15, 2022(PDF, 258KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting 2023 grant applications
September 10, 2022(PDF, 637KB) - Don Persson honored by renaming of the Renton Senior Activity Center
August 17, 2022(PDF, 275KB) - City accepting applications for 2023 Tourism Promotion Grants
August 10, 2022(PDF, 318KB) - South King County Mayors Frustrated with Rise in Crime and Violence (updated)
August 4, 2022(PDF, 436KB) - South King County Mayors Frustrated with Rise in Crime and Violence
July 28, 2022(PDF, 226KB) - City seeks candidates for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
July 25, 2022(PDF, 241KB) - City to open Renton Community Center as cooling center
June 27, 2022(PDF, 264KB) - Sale and use of fireworks prohibited within Renton city limits and unincorporated King County
June 21, 2022(PDF, 222KB) - Amateur Radio Operators to test emergency communications in a field day event
May 31, 2022(PDF, 304KB) - Renton Farmers Market opens 21st season downtown on June 7
May 18, 2022(PDF, 222KB) - City invites residents to update Clean Economy Strategy
May 16, 2022(PDF, 280KB) - Free Renton Career Fair is June 3
April 8, 2022(PDF, 224KB) - City accepting applications for second round of Tourism Promotion Grants
March 30, 2022(PDF, 216KB) - City seeks candidates for Senior Advisory Board
March 15, 2022(PDF, 272KB) - Call for performers and designers - Renton Multicultural Festival, May 6 and 7
January 24, 2022(PDF, 234KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting 2022 grant applications
January 3, 2022(PDF, 314KB) - Renton City Council convenes tonight for initial 2022 meeting

2021 Releases, Statements and Advisories

Dec. 17, 2021(PDF, 152KB) - South King County Mayors Hoping for Further Discussion on New Felony Charging Practices
Dec. 1, 2021(PDF, 255KB) - Carmen Rivera sworn in to fill vacant City Council position two
Nov. 10, 2021(PDF, 215KB) - City seeks applicants for Equity Commission
Oct. 26, 2021(PDF, 232KB) - City to host tuition-free Bezos Academy Preschool in 2022
Oct. 14, 2021(PDF, 218KB) - Storm drain cleaning tips
Oct. 11, 2021(PDF, 273KB) - Mayor Armondo Pavone appoints Jon Schuldt as chief of police
Oct. 11, 2021(PDF, 347KB) - Willowcrest Townhomes project wins Governor’s Smart Communities Award
Oct. 4, 2021(PDF, 285KB) - Civic leader Don Persson passes
Sept. 9, 2021(PDF, 224KB) - City accepting applications for 2022 Tourism Promotion Grants
July 1, 2021(PDF, 230KB) - City accepting applications for second round of Tourism Promotion Grants
June 29, 2021(PDF, 212KB) - Sale and use of fireworks prohibited within Renton city limits
June 25, 2021(PDF, 249KB) - City to open cooling centers to help residents beat the heat
May 25, 2021(PDF, 224KB) - Renton Farmers Market opens 20th season downtown on Tuesday, June 1
May 10, 2021(PDF, 243KB) - Free Renton Virtual Career Fair is May 19
April 26, 2021(PDF, 258KB) - Councilmember Angelina Benedetti awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership
April 20, 2021(PDF, 213KB) - Mayor Pavone's statement on verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial
April 20, 2021(PDF, 325KB) - “Chalk Your Walk” returns for second year on May 3-9
April 16, 2021(PDF, 268KB) - City to hold open house to introduce Accessory Dwelling Units
April 7, 2021(PDF, 252KB) - Jessica Giner appointed Renton Municipal Court judge
March 26, 2021(PDF, 236KB) - Bench warrant removal program helps defendants get “Back on Track”
March 22, 2021(PDF, 254KB) - Statement from Mayor Pavone condemning hate crime against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

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March 22, 2021(PDF, 213KB) - Mayor, governor and community leaders stand against racial violence
March 4, 2021(PDF, 224KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting 2021 grant applications
Feb. 26, 2021(PDF, 421KB) - Statement from Mayor & City Council President condemning hate speech
Feb. 18, 2021(PDF, 211KB) - Renton Municipal Court to introduce Community Court

2020 Releases, Statements and Advisories

Dec. 22, 2020 - Mayor Pavone's 2020 holiday message. The mayor is joined by members of the Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force who offer their own holiday greetings in their native languages.
Nov. 30, 2020(PDF, 256KB) - Mayor Pavone appoints VanValey interim CAO and Schuldt interim police chief
Nov. 18, 2020(PDF, 224KB) - Statement from Mayor Armondo Pavone regarding Boeing 737 MAX
Oct. 30, 2020(PDF, 255KB) - Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Oct. 22, 2020(PDF, 193KB) - Community Project Leads to Assault and Vandalism (Renton PD)
Oct. 21, 2020(PDF, 214KB) - Eastside Cities Virtual Job Fair is Oct. 29
Oct. 21, 2020(PDF, 280KB) - Renton earns “Age-Friendly City” designation from AARP and WHO
Oct. 20, 2020(PDF, 229KB) - Renton accepting applications for 2021 Tourism Promotion Grants
Oct. 12, 2020(PDF, 155KB) - HealthPoint Opens New Primary Care Clinic in Renton’s Sunset Neighborhood (from HealthPoint)
Sept. 10, 2020 - $100,000 King County Flood Control Grant Awarded to City of Renton (from King County Council)
Aug. 18, 2020(PDF, 216KB) - City cancels annual Hassle Free Holiday Bazaar for 2020
July 17, 2020(PDF, 237KB) - City passes emergency ordinance to assist small businesses
July 1, 2020(PDF, 242KB) - City to begin distribution of 20,000 masks free to residents
July 1, 2020(PDF, 243KB) - City makes almost $1.4 million available to Renton small businesses
June 30, 2020(PDF, 248KB) - City issues Finding of City Code Violations to King County’s Renton Red Lion Inn De-Intensification Shelter
June 30, 2020(PDF, 212KB) - Sale and use of fireworks prohibited within Renton city limits
June 29, 2020(PDF, 231KB) - City reopens sports courts and play areas in parks
June 25, 2020(PDF, 282KB) - City to present live virtual trivia on Tuesdays
June 23, 2020(PDF, 239KB) - Coulon Park to have reduced hours and access on July 4
June 3, 2020(PDF, 173KB) - Mayor Pavone's remarks at the prayer vigil for George Floyd
June 1, 2020(PDF, 263KB) - Mayor Pavone's statement on protests
June 1, 2020(PDF, 213KB) - City postpones Renton Farmers Market opening
May 27, 2020(PDF, 227KB) - Renton Farmers Market kicks off 19th season on June 2
May 13, 2020(PDF, 262KB) - Mayor Pavone names Martin Pastucha public works administrator
April 30, 2020(PDF, 325KB) - City presents “Chalk Your Walk” on May 4-10
April 29, 2020(PDF, 196KB) - Mayor Pavone's statement regarding Boeing’s layoff and the production of Boeing 737 MAX
April 20, 2020(PDF, 256KB) - Renton increases support to small businesses
April 16, 2020(PDF, 230KB) - City of Renton, King County: Renton ideal location for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing facility
March 25, 2020(PDF, 425KB) - City closes outdoor recreational facilities
March 20, 2020(PDF, 680KB) - Mayor's Emergency Order #2020-3: Supporting State Moratorium On Residential Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent
March 20, 2020(PDF, 449KB) - City council to conduct March 23 meeting via video conference
March 13, 2020(PDF, 375KB) - Municipal Court continues all non-essential hearings
March 11, 2020(PDF, 433KB) - City Council to conduct March meetings via teleconference
March 6, 2020(PDF, 399KB) - Renton takes action in response to coronavirus
March 6, 2020(PDF, 395KB) - Mayor Pavone issues Proclamation of Local Emergency (coronavirus)
Feb. 27, 2020(PDF, 378KB) - Renton police seek volunteers for investigative team
Feb. 14, 2020(PDF, 459KB) - City closes portion of Cedar River Trail
Feb. 4, 2020(PDF, 418KB) - City council chooses Angelina Benedetti to fill vacant council seat
Jan. 29, 2020(PDF, 444KB) - City council chooses six to interview for vacant council seat
Jan. 23, 2020(PDF, 374KB) - Renton Community Marketing Campaign looks to hire consultant
Jan. 10, 2020(PDF, 389KB) - Severe weather shelter to open Jan. 13 and 14
Jan. 7, 2020(PDF, 489KB) - Armondo Pavone sworn in as Mayor of the City of Renton
Jan. 7, 2020(PDF, 388KB) - City looks to fill vacant city council position | City looks to fill vacant city council position Spanish version(PDF, 389KB)
Jan. 6, 2020(PDF, 418KB) - City mobilizes to ensure accurate count in 2020 Census

2019 Releases, Statements and Advisories

Dec. 17, 2019(PDF, 466KB) - Polar Bear Plunge is Jan. 1
Dec. 16, 2019(PDF, 149KB) - Statement from Mayor Denis Law Re: Boeing official statement
Dec. 16, 2019(PDF, 148KB) - Statement from Mayor Denis Law Re: Boeing 737 MAX
Dec. 6, 2019(PDF, 440KB) - Valerie O'Halloran takes council oath
Nov. 25, 2019(PDF, 404KB) - Clam Lights presented by Ivar’s Restaurants Opening Night and Official Lighting
Nov. 18, 2019(PDF, 411KB) - Downtown Tree Lighting and Small Business Saturday
Nov. 13, 2019(PDF, 432KB) - City hosts 28th annual “Hassle Free” Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 22 and 23
Nov. 7, 2019(PDF, 213KB) - King County Approves Flood Control Funding
Oct. 31, 2019(PDF, 492KB) - City and partners cut ceremonial ribbon to move forward on construction of Family First Community Center
Oct. 18, 2019(PDF, 372KB) - City to implement new permit application site on Oct. 21
Oct. 16, 2019(PDF, 378KB) - City and community partners provide vital resources to over 55 homeless at Community Resources Event
Oct. 3, 2019(PDF, 374KB) - City to host 50+ Senior Resource Expo
Sept. 30, 2019(PDF, 378KB) - City Accepting Applications for 2020 Tourism Promotion Grants
Sept. 26, 2019(PDF, 190KB) - Renton Police Officer Resigns (via Renton PD)
Sept. 24, 2019(PDF, 441KB) - Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan Open House
Sept. 17, 2019(PDF, 370KB) - Renton launches Renton Responds mobile app
Aug. 27, 2019(PDF, 373KB) - Senior Activity Center celebrates 40th anniversary on Sept. 7
Aug. 22, 2019(PDF, 380KB) - City authorizes two new public art projects
Aug. 20, 2019(PDF, 382KB) - City co-sponsoring Pacific Northwest Diversity Career Fair
July 22, 2019(PDF, 374KB) - City awarded over $6 million to control flooding
July 16, 2019(PDF, 420KB) - Councilmember Carol Ann Witschi to vacate seat on Sept. 1, 2019
July 3, 2019(PDF, 374KB) - City Mourns Loss of Community Artist and Volunteer Doug Kyes
July 2, 2019(PDF, 400KB) - Cruz the Loop and Return to Renton Benefit Car Show set for July 6 and 7
June 24, 2019(PDF, 212KB) - Sale and use of fireworks prohibited within Renton city limits
June 20, 2019(PDF, 367KB) - Traffic Advisory: Portion of South Grady Way to close all day June 22 for construction project
June 13, 2019(PDF, 374KB) - Amateur Radio Operators Test Emergency Communications in 24-Hour Event
June 12, 2019(PDF, 374KB) - Advisory: Kennydale Reservoir Groundbreaking
June 4, 2019(PDF, 397KB) - City to observe National “Secure Your Load” Day on June 6
May 28, 2019(PDF, 377KB) - Sunset Boulevard Fence project dedication is June 9
May 28, 2019(PDF, 387KB) - Renton Farmers Market opens 18th season on June 4
May 28, 2019(PDF, 436KB) - Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan Open House on June 4
May 21, 2019(PDF, 371KB) - City Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
May 17, 2019(PDF, 396KB) - Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park construction project concludes
May 14, 2019(PDF, 232KB) - Loose Dog Attacks Pet; Renton Officers Subdue and Capture Animal
May 7, 2019(PDF, 373KB) - Three city bridges to get weight restrictions starting May 16
April 22, 2019(PDF, 241KB) - Renton Kicks Off New False Alarm Reduction Program
April 18, 2019(PDF, 389KB) - TRACK Trail Grand Opening at Cedar River Trail Park is May 4
April 16, 2019(PDF, 446KB) - Call for performers - Renton Multicultural Festival
April 15, 2019(PDF, 375KB) - Renton Career Fair is May 1
April 10, 2019(PDF, 461KB) - City debuts "Let's Go Renton!" Recreation Guide
April 9, 2019(PDF, 371KB) - Downtown Dragon artwork to be dedicated on Saturday
April 4, 2019(PDF, 430KB) - City Accepting Applications for Second Round of Tourism Promotion Grants
April 3, 2019(PDF, 488KB) - Renton Multicultural Festival Wins PRSA Award
April 1, 2019(PDF, 371KB) - Renton Municipal Airport to host Emergency Response Drill
March 12, 2019(PDF, 401KB) - City of Renton receives AAA rating on long-term bonds from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings
Feb. 12, 2019(PDF, 463KB) - Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan Open House on Feb. 28
Feb. 11, 2019(PDF, 396KB) - City’s extended severe weather shelter through Feb. 13
Feb. 6, 2019(PDF, 395KB) - City’s extended severe weather shelter through Feb. 11
Feb. 1, 2019(PDF, 395KB) - City’s severe weather shelter be will open Feb. 3 through Feb. 6
Jan. 31, 2019(PDF, 365KB) - Renton Regional Community Foundation and First Financial Northwest Foundation Support Future Sunset Multi Service Center with $20,000 Grant
Jan. 28, 2019(PDF, 169KB) - Councilmember Ruth Pérez awarded Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Jan. 25, 2019(PDF, 372KB) - City of Renton offering assistance to residents affected by government shutdown
Jan. 24, 2019(PDF, 372KB) - City of Renton seeks candidates for Senior Citizens Advisory Board
Jan. 8, 2019(PDF, 416KB) - Airport Master Plan Open House on Jan. 15
Jan. 4, 2019(PDF, 375KB) - South Deck at Coulon Park to close on Jan. 7
Jan. 3, 2019(PDF, 371KB) - State of the City address is Jan. 3

2018 Releases, Statements and Advisories

December 18, 2018(PDF, 446KB) - Celebrate the new year: Polar Bear Plunge
December 6, 2018(PDF, 395KB) - City to open severe weather shelter on December 6
December 4, 2018(PDF, 474KB) - Ron Straka named Utility Systems Director
November 19, 2018(PDF, 405KB) - Clam Lights presented by Ivar's Restaurants Opening Night
November 13, 2018(PDF, 375KB) - Small Business Saturday and Downtown Tree Lighting
November 8, 2018(PDF, 144KB) - Renton Police Department promotes three
November 6, 2018(PDF, 473KB) - City of Renton celebrates upcoming holidays with a variety of community events
November 5, 2018(PDF, 533KB) - City of Renton accepting Tourism Promotion Grants for 2019
October 17, 2018(PDF, 370KB) - City of Renton survey asks for opinion on bike sharing option
October 8, 2018(PDF, 371KB) - City of Renton seeks candidates for Human Services Advisory Committee
October 5, 2018(PDF, 404KB) - Mayor Law presents balanced 2019-2020 budget to City Council
October 3, 2018(PDF, 456KB) - Ed VanValey sworn in as police chief
September 10, 2018(PDF, 466KB) - Police Chief Milosevich to retire Sept. 28; Mayor Law to appoint Deputy Chief VanValey new chief
August 28, 2018(PDF, 398KB) - City of Renton Celebrates National Day of Service
August 21, 2018(PDF, 375KB) - Third Annual Renton Multicultural Festival
August 9, 2018(PDF, 389KB) - City of Renton wins two state planning awards
July 26, 2018(PDF, 393KB) - City of Renton seeks candidate for Renton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
July 24, 2018(PDF, 378KB) - Renton police seeking information on homicide suspect
July 24, 2018(PDF, 392KB) - City of Renton offers ideas to stay safe and beat the heat
July 3, 2018(PDF, 372KB) - Sale and use of fireworks prohibited within Renton city limits (updated)
June 26, 2018- Celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Renton(PDF, 375KB)
June 25, 2018(PDF, 375KB) - Sale and use of fireworks prohibited within Renton city limits
June 21, 2018(PDF, 384KB) - City of Renton and King County Library System present free Summer Extravaganza
June 18, 2018(PDF, 385KB) - Summer Meals Program for Children
June 5, 2018(PDF, 398KB) - Mayor Law proclaims June 6-12 as "Secure Your Load Week"
June 5, 2018(PDF, 366KB) - Media Advisory: Sunset Park Grand Opening
May 29, 2018(PDF, 375KB) - Renton Farmers Market opens 17th season on June 5
May 22, 2018(PDF, 374KB) - Renton Multicultural Festival Call for Performers
May 18, 2018(PDF, 363KB) - Media Advisory: City Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
May 9, 2018(PDF, 380KB) - City Launches Comprehensive Initiative to Enhance Safety and Clean-up Efforts Downtown
May 1, 2018(PDF, 390KB) - City expands red-light safety camera program
April 23, 2018(PDF, 375KB) - Renton Career Fair is May 2
April 17, 2018(PDF, 369KB) - City of Renton celebrates Arbor Day and Earth Day
March 8, 2018(PDF, 381KB) - Family First Center receives $1.5 million in state funding
February 22, 2018(PDF, 383KB) - City keeps cold weather shelter on open on February 22
February 21, 2018(PDF, 383KB) - City keeps cold weather shelter on open on February 21
February 16, 2018(PDF, 383KB) - City to open cold weather shelter February 18-20
February 16, 2018(PDF, 367KB) - City and Renton Regional Fire Authority to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new Kennydale fire station
February 13, 2018(PDF, 289KB) - Renton Mayor Denis Law appoints Robert Harrison as Chief Administrative Officer
February 9, 2018(PDF, 374KB) - Rainier Avenue North reopens one lane in each direction to traffic
February 8, 2018(PDF, 373KB) - Rainier Avenue North remains closed; re-opening unknown
February 8, 2018(PDF, 374KB) - Rainier Avenue North is closed for morning commute
February 7, 2018(PDF, 372KB) - All lanes of Rainier Ave North closed along 900 block
February 7, 2018(PDF, 370KB) - Sink hole closes northbound lanes of Rainier Avenue North
January 30, 2018(PDF, 385KB) - Renton Police Offer Mail Safety Tips

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January 3, 2018(PDF, 363KB) - City implements changes in hiring policies and practices to further goal of inclusion

2017 Releases, Statements and Advisories

December 7, 2017(PDF, 321KB) - City of Renton wins two state awards
November 28, 2017(PDF, 372KB) - City of Renton Seeks Candidates for Civil Service Commission
November 14, 2017(PDF, 366KB) - Small Business Saturday and Downtown Tree Lighting
November 13, 2017(PDF, 371KB) - City of Renton Seeks Candidates for Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
November 6, 2017(PDF, 151KB) - City of Renton hosts 26th annual "Hassle Free" Holiday Bazaar
September 18, 2017(PDF, 374KB) - City of Renton Accepting Tourism Promotion Grants for 2018
September 18, 2017(PDF, 371KB) - City of Renton conducts 2017 Residential Survey
September 12, 2017(PDF, 223KB) - King County donates $75,000 for Family First Community Center
September 5, 2017(PDF, 409KB) - Festival goers are invited to share their story at Renton's Multicultural Festival
August 29, 2017(PDF, 409KB) - City of Renton Celebrates National Day of Service
August 22, 2017(PDF, 377KB) - Renton Multicultural Festival showcases diverse community
August 16, 2017(PDF, 356KB) - Main Ave S and Bronson Way S opens to NB traffic
August 15, 2017(PDF, 371KB) - City Council bans illegal substance injection sites
August 15, 2017(PDF, 383KB) - City wins sixth consecutive Governor's Smart Communities Award
August 15, 2017(PDF, 377KB) - Clean Sweep provides way for single-family residents to dispose of excess items
August 15, 2017(PDF, 197KB) - First Financial NW Foundation donates $3million for Family First Community Center
August 11, 2017(PDF, 283KB) - Cedar River Dog Park closed as a precaution due to potential Parvovirus
August 11, 2017(PDF, 268KB) - City Council to consider resolution opposing the siting of illegal substance injection facilities in Renton
July 31, 2017(PDF, 162KB) - National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning
July 24, 2017(PDF, 372KB) - Renton Presents Second Annual Multicultural Festival
June 20, 2017(PDF, 377KB) - Fireworks ban within the City of Renton is in effect; Fabulous 4th of July features activities for all ages and concludes with fireworks display
June 19, 2017(PDF, 390KB) - Free Summer Lunch Program for Renton Children
June 13, 2017(PDF, 374KB) - Amateur Radio Operators Test Emergency Communications in 24-Hour Event
May 26, 2017(PDF, 384KB) - Renton Farmers Market opens on June 6
May 22, 2017(PDF, 375KB) - Call for Performers - Renton Multicultural Festival, September 22 and 23
May 22, 2017(PDF, 383KB) - The future of Renton Downtown CivicCore
May 3, 2017(PDF, 362KB) - City of Renton mourns the passing the former City Councilmember King Parker
April 28, 2017(PDF, 305KB) - City of Renton Seeks Candidates for the Renton Airport Advisory Committee
April 26, 2017(PDF, 299KB) - Council authorizes $4 million for Capital Campaign for Family First Community Center
April 24, 2017(PDF, 369KB) - City of Renton salutes volunteers at appreciation dinner
April 24, 2017(PDF, 369KB) - City of Renton requires permits for persons operating as peddlers
April 18, 2017(PDF, 118KB) - Portion of North Eighth Street to close April 28 for railroad crossing repair
April 17, 2017(PDF, 366KB) - Community Point of Distribution Drill offers Free Girl Scout Cookies
April 17, 2017(PDF, 3MB) - City of Renton celebrates Arbor Day and Earth Day on April 29
April 12, 2017(PDF, 361KB) - Renton Career Fair on May 3 at Renton Technical College
April 10, 2017(PDF, 367KB) - City of Renton appoints Shane Moloney as City Attorney
April 6, 2017(PDF, 135KB) - Former Renton City Attorney Gerard Shellan Passes Away
March 30, 2017(PDF, 214KB) - City mourns the passing of Al Talley, Sr., Community Leader and Renton School Board Member
March 13, 2017(PDF, 363KB) - City of Renton Names New Human Services Manager
March 13, 2017(PDF, 369KB) - City of Renton hosts Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Open House
February 21, 2017(PDF, 360KB) - City of Renton Seeks Candidates for Library Advisory Board
February 16, 2017(PDF, 368KB) - Landslide closes all westbound lanes on Maple Valley Highway
February 15, 2017(PDF, 363KB) - City Attorney Larry Warren to Retire
February 14, 2017(PDF, 502KB) - What is the future of Renton's Downtown Civic Core?
February 13, 2017(PDF, 309KB) - JP Morgan Chase Foundation Grant to Homestead Community Land Trust
February 6, 2017(PDF, 146KB) - City opens Cold Weather Shelter on February 6 and 7
February 6, 2017(PDF, 371KB) - The "Unspoken Truths" forum and museum comes to Renton on Feb. 13
January 31, 2017(PDF, 372KB) - Mayor's Inclusion Task Force sets priorities for 2017
January 31, 2017(PDF, 207KB) - Statement from Mayor Denis Law on local impact of federal changes
January 10, 2017(PDF, 147KB) - Cold weather shelter open January 10-12
January 4, 2017(PDF, 152KB) - Cold weather shelter opening extended
January 3, 2017(PDF, 294KB) - City of Renton Names New Airport Manager

2016 Releases, Statements and Advisories

December 29, 2016(PDF, 404KB) - Cold Weather Shelter open December 31 through January 4
December 15, 2016(PDF, 400KB) - Cold weather shelter open Dec 15 through Saturday, Dec 17
December 13, 2016(PDF, 134KB) - City provides temporary space to Renton Kiwanis Clothes Bank and Reach Feeding program
December 7, 2016(PDF, 401KB) - Cold Weather Shelter extended through Thursday
December 7, 2016(PDF, 396KB) - Renton Police offers tips for getting packages delivered safely
December 5, 2016(PDF, 400KB) - Cold Weather Shelter open in Renton Tuesday and Wednesday
November 29, 2016(PDF, 394KB) - City enters negotiations to redevelop former city hall site
November 15, 2016(PDF, 132KB) - Ivar's Clam Lights Official Lighting
November 8, 2016(PDF, 389KB) - City of Renton to provide state-of-the-art animal control shelter services
November 8, 2016(PDF, 400KB) - City of Renton passes emergency fair housing regulations ordinance
November 8, 2016(PDF, 112KB) - Hassle Free Holiday Bazaar
October 31, 2016(PDF, 130KB) - Renton Police Department offers free disposal of unwanted/expired medications
October 18, 2016(PDF, 144KB) - Ramp Closures NB I-405 at NE 30th and NE44th
October 11, 2016(PDF, 394KB) - City of Renton to host first Unity March
October 6, 2016(PDF, 138KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission looking for a few good artists
October 5, 2016(PDF, 386KB) - Mayor presents balanced 2017/2018 budget to City Council
October 4, 2016(PDF, 25KB) - Renton School District Internet Clown Threats
September 27, 2016(PDF, 344KB) - Renton's downtown development continues
September 27, 2016(PDF, 111KB) - Renton officially dedicates Riverview Bridge
September 26, 2016(PDF, 128KB) - City of Renton to host 50+ Senior Resource Expo
September 20, 2016(PDF, 394KB) - City Accepting Tourism Promotion Grants for 2017
September 19, 2016(PDF, 391KB) - City to prune low-hanging Maple Trees along Maple Valley Highway
September 19, 2016(PDF, 401KB) - Renton Multicultural Festival will showcase our diverse community
September 16, 2016(PDF, 415KB) - What's Your Story - Storytellers Invited to Multicultural Festival
September 1, 2016(PDF, 135KB) - Traffic Advisory - Temporary Road Closures
August 31, 2016(PDF, 26KB) - Building trust - have coffee with a cop
August 29, 2016(PDF, 137KB) - City of Renton Celebrates National Day of Service
August 29, 2016(PDF, 100KB) - Ready in Renton helps citizens prepare for an earthquake
August 18, 2016(PDF, 145KB) - Excessive Heat Warning, Cooling Shelter open
August 3, 2016(PDF, 25KB) - Duvall Avenue NE Pavement Preservation Project
August 2, 2016(PDF, 442KB) - City of Renton Names New Administrative Services Administrator
August 1, 2016(PDF, 133KB) - City of Renton officially opens North Highlands Community Garden
August 1, 2016(PDF, 132KB) - Save the Date - Renton Presents First Annual Multicultural Festival
July 27, 2016(PDF, 28KB) - Renton Police Use Cutting Edge Technology
July 26, 2016(PDF, 133KB) - North Highlands Community Garden Ribbon Cutting
July 18, 2016(PDF, 138KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission 2016 Grant Recipients
July 12, 2016(PDF, 412KB) - Renton's Unique "Library Over The River" Wins Governor's Smart Communities Award
July 11, 2016(PDF, 163KB) - "Project Waterway: Fashion to Splash In" offers new lifejacket styles, July 15
July 5, 2016(PDF, 141KB) - Farmers Market celebrates Green Day on July 12
June 30, 2016(PDF, 120KB) - Renton Fire & Emergency Services Seeks Assistance in Identifying Arsonist
June 27, 2016(PDF, 138KB) - Renton Regional Fire Authority to hold First Public Meeting
June 27, 2016(PDF, 148KB) - Renton's Fabulous 4th of July and Fireworks Celebration
June 24, 2016 - Sale and Use of Fireworks Banned in Renton City Limits
June 23, 2016(PDF, 421KB) - Partners to build new state of the art Community Center near Cascade Elementary
June 21, 2016(PDF, 145KB) - Free Summer Lunch Program for Children ages one to 18
June 20, 2016(PDF, 133KB) - Amateur Radio Operators test emergency communications
June 1, 2016(PDF, 506KB) - Renton to remove sediment on the Cedar River
June 1, 2016(PDF, 469KB) - Renton will participate in Cascadia Rising exercise in June
May 24, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - Renton Municipal Arts Commission Invites Grant Applications
May 18, 2016(PDF, 33KB) - Renton Delegation Renews Nishiwaki Connection with Visit to Japan
May 10, 2016(PDF, 33KB) - Preview the Future of Transportation in King County with METRO CONNECTS Open House
May 9, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - Renton Spring Recycle Event at Renton Technical College
May 4, 2016(PDF, 32KB) - Clean Bill of Health for Renton's Drinking Water
May 3, 2016(PDF, 466KB) - Renton Mayor Dedicates New Community Garden
April 28, 2016(PDF, 48KB) - City of Renton Names New Human Resources Administrator
April 20, 2016(PDF, 33KB) - New Ordinance Seeks to Eliminate Hazards
April 18, 2016(PDF, 32KB) - River Days participant applications now available
April 14, 2016(PDF, 91KB) - KCLS Renton Library Receives Architectural Honors
April 4, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - Emergency Preparedness in Renton
April 4, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - Renton Fire & Emergency Services to Host Final Information Session
March 29, 2016(PDF, 466KB) - Renton Police Department supporting children and local education
March 28, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - Special Showing of Documentary on Local Earthquake Risk
March 16, 2016(PDF, 537KB) - Renton Mayor Denis Law Delivers 2016 State of the City Address
March 7, 2016(PDF, 32KB) - Renton Firefighters Finish Strong in Annual Stairclimb
March 2, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - Community Open House for Lake Washington Loop Trail Project
March 1, 2016(PDF, 139KB) - Renton Fire & Emergency Services to Host Information Sessions
February 24, 2016(PDF, 593KB) - Mayor Recognizes Special Service of City Volunteer
February 23, 2016(PDF, 459KB) - City of Renton Passport Processing to Change Location, Procedure
February 9, 2016(PDF, 31KB) - City of Renton Invites you to the Annual Neighbor-to-Neighbor forum
February 3, 2016(PDF, 230KB) - City Hall High School Artwork promotes Inclusion
February 2, 2016(PDF, 39KB) - Downtown Renton Art Installations Add Beauty and History
February 2, 2016(PDF, 301KB) - February is Renton Heart Month
January 26, 2016(PDF, 456KB) - Real Issues, Real Solutions, Community Forum Series Continues
January 14, 2016(PDF, 248KB) - Mayor Law Proposes Relocating Renton Transit Center
January13, 2016(PDF, 79KB) - Renton Honors Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Citizens
January 5, 2016(PDF, 375KB) - Citizen of the Year Jay Leviton
January 4, 2016(PDF, 233KB) - Seattle Seahawks Playoff Rally at Renton City Hall

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