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. 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.
Spotlight News Page
Read about the latest events and news happening in Renton here.
Emergency response drill at Black River Pump Station
Tuesday, September 23, between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. some "contaminated water" signs will be posted and taping off of some areas near Black River Pump Station.
"FilmFrenzy" Debuts in Renton
Filmmakers will have the opportunity to write, shoot, edit, and submit a short film as the first annual "Renton FilmFrenzy" debuts. Registration deadline is 5 p.m., October 13. More information is available at www.RentonFilmFrenzy.com.
Dedication of New Fire Engine #12, Saturday, September 27 at noon
Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department, with the support of the Seattle Seahawks, will dedicate its new engine, informally known as the "12th Man" engine. Read more.
Jones Avenue re-surfacing scheduled for Sept 29-30
Two blocks of Jones Avenue, near Kennydale Elementary School, will be re-surfaced Sept. 29-30, 2008. Jones Avenue, between NE 26th Street and NE 28th Street, will have grinding and re-paving work done to improve vehicle safety. More information.
Learn How You Can Help at Disaster "Job" Fair
Thursday, September 25, 3-8 p.m.
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor Conferencing Center
Volunteers are needed throughout the community when disaster strikes. Stop by 7th Floor Conferencing Center at City Hall to pick up information and ask questions about volunteering as an emergency responder.
Welcome Seahawks
To celebrate the arrival of the Seattle Seahawks to their new home along the southern shores of Lake Washington, the Renton Community Marketing Campaign is providing the community with Cheer Cards to display proudly throughout the city. Download your Cheer Card here and show your support for the Seattle Seahawks' move to the "shores of Renton."
City interactive maps now available online
There are two new sets of interactive maps on the City's community services pages. One is a set of maps showing the parks, cultural and recreational facilities within the city and the other shows the locations and contact information of Human Services agencies in Renton.
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.
Speed Cameras Citations to begin September 16 at McKnight Middle School and Renton High School --
30-Day Warning Period begins September 2 at Talbot Hill Elementary
The registered owners of cars who exceed the school zone speed limit at McKnight Middle School and Renton High School will receive a ticket for $124 when the speed violation is exceeded by 6 to 15 mph over the posted school zone speed and $250 if the speed limit is exceeded by 16 mph or more. READ MORE
The city has also installed speed cameras at Talbot Hill Elementary School and a 30-day warning period will begin on September 2.
Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza
The Renton Farmers Market has closed for the season, however, the fun can continue at Greenfresh Market (575 Rainier Ave N. Renton, WA 98057) on September 23rd. The Renton Farmers Market and Greenfresh are hosting an "After Market" Market to let everyone get one more taste of the market and see what wonderful local options can be found at Greenfresh Market. For more information, call 425.679.1502 or visit www.rentonfarmersmarket.com.
Parking is limited at Renton City Hall.
In order to provide adequate short term parking for visitors to Renton City Hall, and to minimize traffic congestion, parking on upper level (P3) , will be limited to 2 hours.
Additional parking will be available at Sam's Club, on the east side of their main parking lot. Please note that overflow parking is not allowed near their loading dock. SEE MAP (pdf).
WSDOT Projects
WSDOT has completed 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 a pilot program opened in the spring of 2008. 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.