We’re a week away from the official Family First Community Center ribbon cutting. We're excited for the impacts and benefits the facility brings to the Cascade/Benson Hill neighborhood.
The Family First Community Center is located at 16200 116th Ave SE and opens June 26.
Very sad news about the passing of
#K9
Zev. Zev had served Renton since 2015 alongside Ofrc. Adam. Thank you, Zev for your service to our city & residents. You will never be forgotten.
#GoneButNotForgotten
#K9
#EndOfWatch
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
#K9
Zev. This past Saturday Ofrc. Adam found his partner had passed away overnight due to unknown causes. More details can be found on the our K9 Zev YouTube video tribute:
~S
The tradition has returned: Cruzing the infamous Renton Loop! There’s a party in downtown until 9: music, food, pie eating and wing eating contests. It’s Cruz the Loop 2019.
“Renton Loop” is now part of downtown at 2nd and Main.
This piece pays homage to “cruising the Renton Loop” and was commissioned by Renton Municipal Arts Commission and designed by Dylan Neuwirth of Western Neon in Seattle. That's the same team who brought “Erasmus” to life.
At last night's meeting, the council passed a proclamation for Juneteenth 2020. Juneteenth commemorates the elimination of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865 and the general emancipation of slaves. More info:
.
@Topgolf
is coming to Renton!
"This is an exciting moment for the Renton community, and I look forward to the project's completion," said Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone at today's groundbreaking ceremony.
Read more at .
We will close playgrounds, sports courts, picnic shelters, ball fields, and other areas where essential social distancing guidelines are difficult to achieve effective tonight (March 21).
Natural areas, parks and trails users are directed to follow social distancing guidelines.
The Pride Flag was raised above City Hall this morning as the city’s celebration of Pride Month in Renton continues. Mayor Pavone has proclaimed June as Pride Month in Renton and authorized the flag until June 21.
Earlier this week, the city received a Governor's Smart Communities Award for its work on the Family First Community Center project. Thank you, city staff,
@DougBaldwinJr
,
@Renton_Schools
,
@HealthPointCHC
, & the many others involved in this partnership.
Happy first day of fall. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is beloved by many as a great place to take in the changing of the leaves🍁 Share with us your fall strolls around Renton.
Mayor Armondo Pavone & Renton Schools Superintendent Dr. Damien Pattenaude joined Gov. Jay Inslee at Renton High School today to issue a proclamation celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week.
During the visit, the governor discussed education issues with teachers.
Last week, we opened the
@wsdot
I-405 SR 167 Direct Connector and it was a huge success. Thank you to all who made it possible to complete this project four months early and $100 million under budget.
You've seen our dragon. Now's your chance to give downtown Renton's newest resident a name. Send your suggestion to arts
@rentonwa
.gov by 5 pm on April 30. Renton Municipal Arts Commission will choose the winner. Be creative!
#rentondragon
Our Streets Maintenance crews performed their annual "Keep Renton Clean" litter pickup project during the last two weeks of Feb. The crews assisted solid waste crews by collecting 775 bags of litter from the city's main streets & arterials. Crews filled two trucks twice a day.
Surrounded by her family, Councilmember Ruth Pérez, the 1st Mexican-American and immigrant elected to Renton City Council, was sworn-in for her 3rd term by Municipal Court Judge Jessica Giner today at City Hall. She took her oath of office in English and Spanish. Congratulations!
Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865 when the last remaining slaves were set free in Texas. In Renton, we usually celebrate this day with community events and workshops. Since COVID-19 has prevented that this year, we created a video to celebrate:
Mask up Renton! 😷 Gov. Inslee has mandated the use of face coverings in Washington state. This mandate covers both indoor and outdoor situations. More info in Mayor Pavone's newsletter:
#MaskUpRTN
Have you seen Sunset Neighborhood Park recently? Construction is underway on the second and final phases. 🎊 Playgrounds pictured are for 2 to 5-year-olds and 5 to 12-year-olds. Teens and adults will have fitness area. Completion set for fall. Learn more:
We honored Renton resident, business owner, & community leader Ted Rodriguez with the key to the city tonight.
Mr. Rodriguez is the founder of
@ToreroLanding
and has served as a bridge between the city and the Spanish-speaking community for many years.
Celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones at Clam Lights, sponsored by Ivar's Restaurants! ⭐ Don't forget to stop by Coulon Park between 5 and 9 p.m. each night through Jan. 1 to experience the magic.
City staff were hard at work early this morning cleaning transforming Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. At 8 a.m. their efforts were strengthened by volunteers from the
@HyattLakeWash
and The Body Shop in Tukwila. Our sincere thanks to you.
Mayor Pavone & Macadons staff watched as Michael Huynh, owner of Macadons, officially opened their new store located at 826 S. 3rd St.
Macadons was a regular vendor at Renton Farmers Market. Enjoy Asian-inspired flavors like Vietnamese coffee & Ube now available at their store.
The 5p-5a crew plowed, sanded, salted, & deiced the mains and secondaries. They were also able to plow some neighborhoods.
Crews were hoping to plow more, but the snow began to fall and they returned to main and secondary roads. We are using two smaller plow trucks in neighbors.
Today we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. In lieu of a ceremony this year, we have created a tribute to our veterans. Watch the virtual ceremony here:
#RentonRemembers
#LetsGoRTN
Happy birthday Jimi Hendrix.
Here in Washington, we take pride in being the home and final resting place of such a talented artist and global legend.
The Jimi Hendrix Memorial is located at the Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 350 Monroe Ave NE.
From this time forward, let it be known that our downtown rooftop dragon will be know as “Erasmus” named in honor of Erasmus Smithers, the founder of Renton.
#rentondragon
Free mask pickup at the Renton Community Center from 4-6 p.m. today (or until supplies last)! 😷 Two five-mask packets per car. No I.D. required. Please only drive thru once so we can distribute masks to as many residents as possible. More info:
#MaskUpRTN
Don't freak if you see these guys on our downtown streets Saturday. We haven't been invaded. It's
@RentonChamber
's annual Storm Trooper Downtown Cleanup from 10 am to 12 pm. If you do see them, have your picture taken with them because down deep they're just a bunch of hams.
Every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 Rainier Avenue N., our partners at
@CleantheWorld
provide mobile showers for our houseless neighbors. This resource allows them to feel clean, build confidence, and help them transition out of homelessness.
Our street maintenance crews were out at 11 last night putting down anti-icing for about 2 hours before the snow began to stick.
Currently, plows are out on main and secondary roads using a 50/50 mix of salt/sand for traction and melt.
ICYMI: The Cedar River Trestle Bridge is back open. 👏 The bridge closed earlier this year due to flood damage. There is still a narrowing near the Riviera Apartments and the Maplewood Park parking lot and spur trail are closed, but there is no more detour to SR169. Happy trails!
Mayor Pavone has returned to a weekly. In this week's edition, he looks at RAAP's role in making Renton an informed & inclusive city. He also shares a letter from a resident describing his first encounter with 2 Renton police officers. Mayor's Newsletter:
Safety enhancements were installed to support students walking & biking to Renton Academy & Fred Nelsen Middle School due to vehicles not stopping for pedestrians.
The safety improvements were possible through our new SAND (Safer Access to Neighborhood Destinations) program.
After football,
@dougbaldwinjr
tells
@Q13FOX
he's working hard to bring a much-need community center to
@CityofRenton
's Cascade/Benson Hill area. See his plans: . Get involved: .
It’s Luau with the Law happening now at the Red Lion Hotel at 1 S. Grady Way in Renton. Stop on by. We have
@RentonpdWA
command staff and officers and great food. We’re by the pool until 7.
Many thanks to the volunteers who came early to clean Coulon Park after yesterday’s July 4 celebration. City crews stated at 5 a.m.
#renton4th
#rentonproud
The City of Renton and King County believe that Renton–a major manufacturing hub not only in the Northwest but in the U.S.–is the ideal location for a proposed COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing facility.
Read the full release at or
Our street maintenance crews,
@RentonpdWA
&
@RentonRFA
deserve our thanks for their immediate and comprehensive response to last month's snow & ice storm.
Their skill, dedication, and professionalism kept our streets passable and residents safe.
Thank you!
Don't forget, this weekend at parks around Renton, celebrate
#SalmonSEEson
! Naturalists from
@SeattleAquarium
will be at Renton Library, Cedar River Park, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park & Dam from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow.
#SalmonSEEson
Looks like cold weather is on the way. Our public works street maintenance crews are ready. On Friday our plow drivers will be driving their rigs on their assigned routes for training in case we get snow. Learn more about they've prepared at .
Prepping for season 8 of
@GameOfThrones
? Get in the mood on Saturday as we unveil our newest downtown artwork: a dragon at 826 S. Third St. Activities from 4-9 pm including a scavenger hunt for 8 eggs through downtown businesses.
We celebrate Pride Month & support our LGBTQIA+ community by raising the Pride Flag over Renton City Hall. Renton’s Emergency Management Director, Deb Needham proudly raised the flag over city hall this evening.
Renton Mayor Pavone has authorized the lowering of all flags on city facilities to half-staff today, Friday, Sept. 11, in honor of Patriots Day. Flags will remain lowered through close of business or sunset on Friday.
Today we honor and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the famous “I Had a Dream” speech. In observance of the holiday, all city facilities are closed today, Jan. 16.
Much thanks and appreciation to our Public Works crews for their all night work to fix the sink hole on Rainier Avenue North! More photos on our Facebook page (
@CityofRenton
)
What's summer without a
@DicksDriveIns
burger? Incomplete! That's why all donors who
#giveblood
at our Pop-Ups @
@SeattleOpera
(8/20, 8/25, 8/27) &
@CenturyLink_Fld
(8/21) will receive a gift certificate to enjoy a treat! Book your appointment today: .
Trying to decide what to do for dinner tonight? 🍴 Check out these lists of local restaurants for pickup or delivery.
1. Visit Renton:
2. Downtown Renton:
3. Around Renton:
#RentonCares
#RentonProud
The impact of Renton Municipal Airport goes beyond supporting our community.
🛩️It's one of two airports in the U.S. with both land and sea operations
🛩️90% of the commercial aircraft in the national airspace were produced & made their maiden flights from Renton's airport
#NPPW
Only 69% of households in Renton have responded to the
#2020census
. Everyone in our community counts so we can have funding for important resources like hospitals. 🏨 Take 10 minutes and fill out your census. No census I.D. required! Take yours now:
Have you noticed the new, bright orange seating in downtown Renton? 🧡 In collaboration with the Renton Downtown Partnership, local shops will have these tables and chairs to welcome people to sit, relax and interact.
#RentonProud
Due to the high volume at the King County COVID-19 testing site located at 805 SW 10th Street, we have instituted this detour plan. This plan will be in place until the demand for testing decreases.
For Kelsey Urban, our HR Risk Manager, Memorial Day is deeply personal. Kelsey flew helicopters for the U.S. Navy with her best friend, Allison Oubre. After Allison lost her life in a training accident, Kelsey dedicates this day to her & all who've fallen.
Based on community feedback, Option A was selected for the new play equipment at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. 🎊 Option A was preferred for its layout, variety, multi-person and inclusive swings. Construction planned for this fall/winter. Learn more: