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rentonwa.gov/socialrules. The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 108,800 (2024), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton is the 17th most diverse city in the nation. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace, and favorable business climate have attracted nationally recognized companies wishing to provide employees and their families with an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, and the eternal resting place of rock icon Jimi Hendrix. You can find more information on our website, news releases, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Nextdoor pages.

What’s Brewing with Ed returns today, October 13.Join Renton Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey and city leadershi...
10/13/2026

What’s Brewing with Ed returns today, October 13.

Join Renton Chief Administrative Officer Ed VanValey and city leadership for chats!

This free monthly event, open to all ages, gives you the opportunity to learn about city projects and initiatives and ask questions.

We'll see you at Four Generals Brewing (229 Wells Ave. S.) tonight at 5:30 p.m.!

Last Monday, Chief Jon Schuldt, Renton Police Department staff, city staff, domestic violence agencies, businesses, and ...
10/13/2026

Last Monday, Chief Jon Schuldt, Renton Police Department staff, city staff, domestic violence agencies, businesses, and community members gathered at Legacy Square for the second annual Purple Lights Night walk around downtown Renton.

Participants then joined the Renton City Council Meeting, where Mayor Armondo Pavone designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Renton. Renton Police Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris accepted the proclamation.

Harris reflected on community members who lost their lives to domestic violence and shared about the support systems available for survivors of domestic violence. Harris was also joined by The More We Love's Executive Director Kristine Moreland. The More We Love is this year's highlighted partner agency during Domestic Violence Month.

Learn more: rentonwa.gov/DVAM26

Renton’s City Council meeting is tonight, October 12, at 7 p.m. The meetings will be in-person at Renton City Hall and a...
10/12/2026

Renton’s City Council meeting is tonight, October 12, at 7 p.m. The meetings will be in-person at Renton City Hall and accessible virtually via ZOOM, on Channel 21 in Renton, or live-streamed.

The Committee of the Whole will also meet at 5 p.m. to discuss the 2027/2028 Biennium Budget and Department Presentations. The meeting will be in-person at Renton City Hall and accessible virtually via ZOOM.

Council meeting agenda includes:

✓ Proclamation: Renton Technical College Day – October 12, 2026

✓ Public Hearing: 2027 - 2028 Biennial Budget: Hearing No. 1

✓ Public Hearing: Data Center Moratorium
✓ Executive Session & Adjournment: Potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110.1.(i) for approximately 45 minutes

Ordinance for first reading:

✓ Ordinance No. 6207: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, Amending Subsection 3-1-4.A of the Renton Municipal Code to Update City Clerk Division Designation of Duties by Removing Deputy Position Title and Allowing for City Clerk to Designate Duties to Designees; authorizing corrections; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.

✓ Public Works Department – Administration recommends ex*****on of the revised 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant interagency agreement with King County, to accept $196,255 in non-matching grant funds for implementing waste reduction and recycling programs and replacing in-service compostable carts.

✓ Public Works Department – Airport Division recommends ex*****on of Change Order No. 9 to CAG-25-098, contractor Scarsella Bros, Inc., in the amount of $167,135.44, for additional work related to the removal and repaving of the parking lot in Staging Area 1 due to drainage and pavement conditions.

✓ Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division recommends ex*****on of Supplement No. 1 to CAG-26-251, consultant Perteet, Inc., in the amount of $290,008.13, for construction management services for the SW 43rd Street, West of City Limits (W C/L) to SR 167 Ramps project.

✓ Public Works Department – Transportation Systems Division submits CAG-20-126, Lake Washington Loop Trail Project, contractor Active Construction, Inc., and requests acceptance of the project and authorization to release the contract bond after 60 days after receipt of all State releases and all liens are legally cleared.

✓ Public Works Department – Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of an ordinance adopting the 2027-2028 water, wastewater and surface water utility rates, King County Wastewater Treatment Charges, utilities System Development Charges, and the Skyway Wholesale Water rates to be effective the first day of January 2027 and 2028 as part of the city’s 2027/2028 Biennial Budget.

See today's full agenda at https://renton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1875.

Find meeting information, the process for addressing the council, and council streaming links at rentonwa.gov/council.

Join us in Downtown Renton for an afternoon of costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treating, games, treats, zombies, live enter...
10/11/2026

Join us in Downtown Renton for an afternoon of costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treating, games, treats, zombies, live entertainment, and more!

Get ready for a little Thriller magic in the heart of Downtown Renton! Join us for a family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with zombies, costumes, games, treats, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Start the afternoon with Downtown Trick-or-Treating, then head to Legacy Square for zombie makeup, photos, games, prizes, and more. Come dressed in your Halloween best and enter the Costume Contest, with categories for pets, kids, teens, and adults!

Then get ready to dance! Learn the iconic Thriller choreography before joining the crowd at 3 p.m. for a group performance as part of the annual Worldwide Simultaneous Dance to Thriller.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
• Downtown Trick-or-Treating - Visit local downtown businesses to trick or treat!
• Zombie Makeup & Photo Booth
• Learn the Iconic Thriller Dance
• Costume Contest — Pets, Kids, Teens & Adults
• Games, Prizes & Sweet Treats
• Community & Local Vendors
• Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin carving contest
• 3 p.m. Worldwide Thriller Dance

Bring your friends, family, costumes, and your best zombie moves. Come for the trick-or-treating, stay for the Thriller!

𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• Kids
• Teens
• Adults
• Pets
• Most Creative
• Scariest
• Most Thriller-Worthy
Cool trophies and prizes will be awarded to contest winners, with additional prizes and goodies from our community partners.

𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 & 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
Pick out a pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch hosted by Sustainable Renton, then bring your already-carved masterpiece to Legacy Square to enter the Pumpkin Contest!

And if you spot a pumpkin you love, you may be able to bid on it and take it home! Pumpkins will be available for a fun community auction, with proceeds benefiting Sustainable Renton.

Carve at home, bring it with you, show it off, and maybe take home a new favorite!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 p.m.
📍 Legacy Square (510 S. 3rd St.) + Downtown Renton

Learn more: rentondowntown.com/Halloween

In 2027, the grant application process will consist of four (4) district funding rounds, providing multiple opportunitie...
10/11/2026

In 2027, the grant application process will consist of four (4) district funding rounds, providing multiple opportunities for individuals and organizations to secure financial support for their projects. The deadlines to apply for funding are as follows:

• 1st Round - October 23, 2026

• 2nd Round - February 5, 2027

• 3rd Round -April 16, 2027

• 4th Round - July 16, 2027

We’re excited to support creative projects that bring people together and offer fresh ways for our community to connect. This grant program is designed with flexibility in mind, making it possible to fund a wide variety of projects and ideas.

Awards typically range from $500 to $10,000 and support projects taking place in 2027, with all activities to be completed by December 15, 2027.

Before applying, please review the Grant Guidelines on our website. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected]—we’re here to help!

Remember when we partnered with the Furniture Repair Bank to collect furniture at our recycling event?Here’s where some...
10/10/2026

Remember when we partnered with the Furniture Repair Bank to collect furniture at our recycling event?

Here’s where some of your furniture went:

A set of eight dining chairs was provided to a recently arrived refugee family from Afghanistan who now live in Auburn, through Healthpoint Health Centers.

A shoe rack was provided to a formerly unhoused single parent who now resides in a Seattle apartment thanks to St. Vincent DePaul.

A TV stand went to a senior citizen who resides in Tacoma and deals with dementia, supported by Mysti Cares.

A table lamp went to a formerly unhoused Seattle resident with health issues who was supported in their recovery by the Harborview Pioneer Square Clinic.

A coffee table was picked up by the Refugee Resettlement Office of Olympia for a client from Afghanistan who recently moved from Georgia to Seattle.

A set of bookshelves went to a domestic violence survivor through the Seattle Housing Authority.

A dresser and TV stand were delivered to a formerly unhoused Seattle resident who recently graduated from long-term inpatient treatment through the Evergreen Treatment Services REACH program.

Learn more about our recycling events: rentonwa.gov/RecycleRecap

The Equity Commission is made up of nine volunteers who dedicate their time to help make sure that city programs, polici...
10/09/2026

The Equity Commission is made up of nine volunteers who dedicate their time to help make sure that city programs, policies, and services work for everyone.

As an advisory group, members don’t make city decisions but bring perspective grounded in their own experiences and in training on Renton's Equity Lens.‌

Here’s how they help:
🔍 Review: When city staff or officials ask, commissioners look closely at a city practice, policy or procedure.
⚖️ Assess: They consider whether it could create or support inequity, which communities might be affected, and how.
💡 Recommend: They suggest specific actions to address any inequities they find.

📋 Report: Each year, they share a summary of their work and recommendations with the City Council.

Remember, commissioners aren’t city employees, consultants, or councilmembers! They’re neighbors and community members who volunteer their evenings to help make Renton more equitable.

Learn more about the Equity Commission at rentonwa.gov/EquityCommission.

Interested in serving? While there are currently no vacancies, you can still submit your interest at rentonwa.gov/Apply.

In Case You Missed It: Here’s your weekly recap with the important details from Monday’s Committee of the Whole and coun...
10/08/2026

In Case You Missed It: Here’s your weekly recap with the important details from Monday’s Committee of the Whole and council meeting. Find meeting summaries for October 5, 2026: rentonwa.gov/ICYMI.

Each year, Renton joins the nation in observing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.During last Mond...
10/06/2026

Each year, Renton joins the nation in observing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.

During last Monday's Renton City Council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone designated September 15 – October 15, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Renton. Equity Commissioner Camila Lagow accepted the proclamation.

Lagow reflected on immigrating to the United States, the emotions, and challenges faced with establishing a new life away from Mexico. “I am proud to call myself Mexican American, it means my heart is lucky enough to hold two great loves, the land that gave me my roots and the community where I build my life. This is home now, but my roots are home too, one does not erase the other.”

Learn more: rentonwa.gov/HispanicHeritageMonth

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