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News · last 7 days
Renton stories from TV first, then newest- KOMO · Oct 17 · BellevueI-405 and Lake Washington bridges closed for weekend work
I-405 and Lake Washington bridges closed this weekend
- Renton Reporter · Oct 16Overnight lane, ramp closures on I-5 through Kent | Oct. 19-23
Overnight lane and ramp closures are coming to I-5 near Kent, from Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 23.
- Renton Reporter · Oct 16Northbound I-405 closures mean a congested weekend near Bellevue | Oct. 16-19
A section of northbound I-405 through Bellevue will be closed this weekend, from 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 to Monday, Oct. 19 at 4 a.m, with additional closures on northbound I-5 and eastbound I-90.
- City of Renton · Oct 162027 Lodging Tax Grants Open in Renton: Apply by November 6
The City of Renton is accepting applications for 2027 Lodging Tax Grants. These grants support projects, initiatives, and events that bring visitors to Renton and encourage overnight stays.
- City of Renton · Oct 16See the Salmon Spawn in Renton
As autumn arrives in Renton, the Cedar River transforms into a highway for returning Pacific salmon making their ancestral journey to spawn. This natural spectacle is a beloved seasonal tradition and a wonderful opportunity to connect with experts in the field.
- City of Renton · Oct 16Honoring 85 years of Renton Technical College
During Monday's city council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone designated October 12th, as Renton Technical College Day in Renton. RTC President Dr. Yoshiko Harden accepted the proclamation.
- Renton Reporter · Oct 15Kent man wanted by FBI for fraud caught in India
A 64-year-old Kent man, who owns a Tacoma grocery store, was caught in India after being featured on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list.
- Renton Reporter · Oct 15Kent School District superintendent put on paid medical leave
Wade Barringer tapped by board to step in for Israel Vela
- Renton Reporter · Oct 15Renton Reporter joins regional print edition, expanding coverage for readers and advertisers
RENTON, Wash. — Beginning Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, the Renton Reporter will join the Kent Reporter, Auburn Reporter and Federal Way Mirror in a unified regional print publication called the South King Reporter .
- Renton Reporter · Oct 15What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 15 edition
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- City of Renton · Oct 14Crafted with Care by Local Seniors: 2026 Senior Holiday Craft Bazaar
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday shopping! Join us at the Renton Community Center on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our annual Senior Holiday Craft Bazaar.
- City of Renton · Oct 13See What’s Next for the Cedar River Natural Area
The Cedar River Natural Area project team will share the proposed trail network map during our public meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Renton Community Center. Join us to learn about the project!
- City of Renton · Oct 12Honoring Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors, and Service Agencies
During Monday's city council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Renton. Renton Police Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Tina Harris accepted the proclamation.
Public meetings
PrimeGov ↗- Mon, Oct 19, 2:00 PMUtilities Committee · agenda ↗
- Mon, Oct 19, 3:00 PMTransportation Committee · agenda ↗
- Mon, Oct 19, 4:00 PMSpecial Committee of the Whole · agenda ↗
- Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 PMRegular City Council Meeting · agenda ↗
- Tue, Oct 20, 3:00 PMHuman Services Advisory Committee · agenda ↗
- Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMPlanning Commission · agenda ↗
- Public hearing · LUA26-000316King County Metro RapidRide I-line Project
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Oct 20, 2026 before the Renton Hearing Examiner at 11:00AM.
- Public hearing · LUA25-000326Bo De Temple
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Oct 27, 2026 before the Renton Hearing Examiner at 11:00AM.
- Public hearing · LUA26-000251Rezone
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Nov 17, 2026 before the Renton Hearing Examiner at 11:00AM.
- Public hearing · LUA25-000418Vision House Phase IV
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Dec 08, 2026 before the Renton Hearing Examiner at 11:00AM.
Metro alerts mentioning Renton
12- Until Oct 27Stop #56373 Renton Ave S & 68th Ave S (SB) relocated from Mon Jul 20 through Mon Oct 26 due to construction.
- Until Oct 27Stop #55371 68th Ave S & S 118th St (SB) and Stop #55378 68th Ave S & S 118th St (NB) relocated from Mon Jul 20 through Mon Oct 26.
- Until Oct 27Stop #55373 68th Ave S & S 122nd St (SB) and Stop #55376 68th Ave S & S 122nd St (NB) relocated from Mon Jul 20 through Mon Oct 26 due to construction.
- Until Oct 27Stop #55375 S 124th St & 67th Ave S (WB) and Stop #55374 S 124th St & 67th Ave S (EB) relocated from Mon Jul 20 through Mon Oct 26 due to construction.
- Until Dec 21Routes 220, 240, ST 556 and ST 566 will be rerouted around Bellevue Transit Center from Sat Aug 29 through Sun Dec 20 due to construction.
- Until Dec 19Stop #59949 Talbot Rd S & S Carr Rd (SB) and Stop #60361 Talbot Rd S & S Carr Rd (NB) closed from Tue Sep 15 through Fri Dec 18 due to construction.
- Until Dec 12Stop #57400 104th Ave SE & SE 228th St (SB) and Stop #57160 104th Ave SE & SE 228th St (NB) relocated from Mon Sep 21 through Fri Dec 11 due to construction.
- Until Dec 19Stop #58230 Auburn Way N & 85th Ave S (SB) and Stop #57940 Auburn Way N & 49th St NE (NB) closed from Mon Sep 21 through Fri Dec 18 due to construction.
Development · Notices of Application
Hearing coming up · 3In review · 8Approved or complete · 13Hearing coming up
- Sep 8 · In Review · LUA26-000316King County Metro RapidRide I-line ProjectTalbot Rd S Row From S 43rd St To S 177th St
The applicant is requesting a noise variance in order to exceed the nighttime noise limits established in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 8-7, Noise Level Regulations. The ap…
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Oct 20, 2026
Progress and illustration → - Sep 1 · In Review · LUA25-000326Bo De Temple11410 SE Petrovitsky Rd
The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Condition Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review to convert the existing single-family residence int…
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Oct 27, 2026
Progress and illustration → - Jul 22 · In Review · LUA26-000251Rezone301 Monroe Ave NE
The applicant is requesting a Rezone and Environmental (SEPA) Review to change the existing zoning from Residential-10 (R-10) to Residential-14 (R-14). The requested rezo…
Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Nov 17, 2026
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In review
- Oct 8 · In Review · LUA26-000357Puget Sound Energy: Administrative Noise Variance2902 NE 12th St , Suite 102
The applicant, Puget Sound Energy, is requesting an Administrative Noise Variance from RMC 8-7-2 (Noise Level Regulations, Maximum Environmental Noise Levels) to relocate…
Progress and illustration → - Oct 2 · In Review · LUA26-000342Le Renton Commercial Building401 S 3rd St
The applicant is requesting administrative site plan and environmental review to construct a new approximately 34-foot 7-inches tall (34’-7”), 7,133 square foot, two (2) …
Progress and illustration → - Oct 1 · In Review · LUA26-000341Renton Prep Christian School1131 Lake Washington Blvd N , Suite 90
The applicant is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to allow Renton Prep Christian School to operate a private school serving students in first through sixth …
Progress and illustration → - Sep 30 · In Review · LUA26-000346Tier II Temporary Use Permit2201 NE 4th St
The applicant is requesting a Tier II Temporary Use Permit for the operation of a temporary overnight shelter for the unhoused population of Renton, a day center for the …
Progress and illustration → - Sep 22 · In Review · LUA26-000335The RoboDome201 Williams Ave S
The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a change of use and interior tenant improvement project to convert an existing vacant space, estimated at 7,02…
Progress and illustration → - Sep 15 · In Review · LUA26-000322South Renton Transit Center750 Rainier Ave S
The applicant is requesting a sign variance for signage proposed in conjunction with the South Renton Transit Center (SRTC) that received Hearing Examiner Master Plan, Si…
Progress and illustration → - Jul 13 · In Review · LUA26-000189Cascade Crest Apartments3401 NE 12th St
The applicant is proposing a residential garden-style apartment development on two (2) parcels at 3401 and 3419 NE 12th St (APNs 0923059124 and 0923059135). A second dwel…
Progress and illustration → - May 5 · In Review · LUA26-000152Sunset SFR827 SW 4th Pl
The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Variance from the provisions of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC) regulating front and rear yard setbacks for a ne…
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Approved or complete
- Sep 22 · Approved · LUA26-000336Administrative Noise VarianceCor Right-Of-Way At Intersection Of NE 12th St And Sunset Blvd NE
The City of Renton is requesting an Administrative Noise Variance from RMC 8-7-2 (Noise Level Regulations, Maximum Environmental Noise Levels) in order to conduct work on…
Progress and illustration → - Sep 3 · Approved · LUA26-000304SEPACitywide
Applicant is requesting for SEPA Review-Docket 21 Group C-D-254: Parking Reform and D-255: Housekeeping Amendments to Title IV RMC and Comprehensive Plan D-254: Parking R…
Progress and illustration → - Aug 21 · Approved · LUA26-000294South Renton Transit Center760 Rainier Ave S
The applicant is requesting a Hearing Examiner Noise Variance authorizing 90 nighttime work nights is requested pursuant to RMC 8-7-8 for the roadway construction impacts…
Progress and illustration → - Jul 15 · Approved · LUA26-000243NWR South Strategic Pavement PreservationWsdot Row On Sr 169 Mp 24.84 To 25.23 And Sr 900 Mp 12.50 To 13.00
The applicant, WSDOT, is requesting a noise variance in order to exceed the nighttime (between the hours of 10pm and 7am) noise limits in RMC 8-7. The applicant is seekin…
Progress and illustration → - Jul 10 · Approved · LUA26-000211MultiCare/Overlake Off Campus Emergency Department (OCED) Renton3116 NE Sunset Blvd
The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of NE 12th St and NE Sunset Blvd and is 76,500 square feet (1.76-acres) in size. Currently, th…
Progress and illustration → - Jul 9 · Approved · LUA26-000232St. Anthony's Parking Lot Expansion325 Morris Ave S
The applicant is proposing to demolish one (1) existing building and increase the surface parking count and improve vehicular and pedestrian circulation across three (3) …
Progress and illustration → - Jul 8 · Approved · LUA26-000227WareSpace700 Powell Ave SW
The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to operate a Warehousing and Distribution use in an existing building…
Progress and illustration → - Jul 6 · Denied · LUA26-000217Medina Setback Variance666 Stevens Ave NW
The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance from the provisions of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC) regulating front yard setbacks at 666 Stevens Ave NW (APN 42…
Progress and illustration → - Jun 24 · Approved · LUA26-000209PSE SWARR Station Security Maintenance2100 Benson Dr S
The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance, a Critical Areas Exemption and Environmental (SEPA) Review for a security fence replacement at the SWARR Peak Shav…
Progress and illustration → - Jun 16 · Complete · LUA26-000201Arts and Culture Master Plan: The Arts & Culture Master Plan is being Citywide
Arts and Culture Master Plan: The Arts & Culture Master Plan is being presented for consideration and recommendation for formal adoption by City Council as an updated ver…
Progress and illustration → - May 15 · On Hold · LUA26-000159Madueno Short Plat10639 SE 198th St
The applicant is requesting preliminary short plat approval for the subdivision of an existing 95,327 square foot (2.19 acres) parcel into six (6) residential lots, one (…
Progress and illustration → - May 12 · Approved · LUA26-000158Puget Sound Energy - Electric / Franchise Agreement4401 NE Sunset Blvd
The applicant, Puget Sound Energy, is requesting an Administrative Noise Variance from RMC 8-7-2 (Noise Level Regulations, Maximum Environmental Noise Levels) in order to…
Progress and illustration → - May 4 · Approved · LUA26-000146Funbox601 S Grady Way , Suite P
The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for a change of use and interior tenant improvement project to convert an existing retail space, estimated at 20,0…
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