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REPORTER RENTON
Welcome from the Mayor As Mayor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to one of the most livable cities in the Puget Sound. Renton’s location, great restaurants, amenities, vibrant downtown, diverse residents, rich culture and variety of events throughout the year make our city one of the best to call home.
Growing up in Renton and attending Renton High School, I have seen our residents build and maintain a welcoming city that celebrates people from all walks of life. We are a city of 104,700 residents and continue to be one of the fastest growing cities in King County. Renton School District is one of only 35 in the state to have received the “What Parents Want” Award, and Renton Technical College continues to be rated as one of our region’s higher educational institutions of choice. Living in Renton, you can explore over 1,200 acres of parks, stroll the Cedar River Trail and learn about our city’s
past at the Renton History Museum. Take a splash in water activities at Henry Moses Aquatic Center, play a round of golf at the award-winning Maplewood Golf Course or have a barbeque along Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. If you like fresh produce and local cuisine, you won’t want to miss the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday from June to September at Piazza Park downtown. We are also fortunate to have several world-class companies located in Renton. Our friendly business climate continues to attract new and diverse businesses, providing a strong economic base. Key industries in Renton include manufacturing, aerospace, professional services, destination retail, healthcare, and technology. In recent years we’ve seen a growth in the tourism industry as well. We currently have 12 hotels, including the luxurious Hyatt Regency
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boutique shops and unique eateries highlight some of the best Renton has to offer. Throughout Renton you will find our rich diversity and wonderful neighborhoods showcase cuisine and culture from all around the world. Our city is alive year round with multiple events including the Renton River Days along with Renton’s Multicultural Festival, Clam Lights, Polar Bear Plunge, plus other festivals, concerts, movie nights and more. All
are opportunities to come together and celebrate our community.
I encourage you to enjoy all that Renton has to offer with your family and friends. To ensure you’re up to date with all our many activities, visit rentonwa.gov, subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us, @ cityofrenton, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Nextdoor.
I look forward to seeing you out and about in the community!
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The Renton Residents’ Guide is a special section published by the Renton Reporter. Extra copies are available at City Hall, Renton Chamber of Commerce and local libraries Vice President: Editor: Advertising:
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City Government
The seven-member city council is the legislative form for the City of Renton. The council may adopt and enforce ordinances of all kinds relating to local or municipal affairs and appropriate to the good government of the City of Renton. Elected by the citizens of Renton, members of the council are dedicated to protecting the interests of their constituents. Council members are elected every two years for four-year terms. The terms are staggered so they start in different years. Members are nonpartisan (they do not represent political parties) and are elected at-large (they do not represent a specific geographical area). All receive a monthly salary, plus reimbursement for any expenses. In addition, the Renton City Council has all other powers allowed to cities under the constitution, including those related to the acquisition, sale, ownership, improvement, maintenance, protection, restoration, regulation, use, leasing, disposition, vacation, abandonment or beautification of public ways, real property of all kinds, waterways, structures, or any other improvement or use of real of personal property, and in the rendering of local social, cultural, recreational, educational, governmental, or corporate services, including operating and supplying of utilities and municipal services. The council also has authority over the city’s powers of taxation.
CITY GOVERNMENT CITY OFFICIALS Armondo Pavone, Mayor Phone: 425-430-6500 Fax: 425-430-6523 Email: apavone@rentonwa.gov
Robert Harrison, City Administrative Officer Phone: 425-430-6500
Ruth Perez, President Phone: 425-430-6501 Email: rperez@rentonwa.gov
Angelina Benedetti Phone: 425-430-6552 Preeti Shridhar, Public Affairs/Inclusion Email: Phone: 425-430-6569 abenedetti@rentonwa.gov Shane Moloney, City Attorney Phone: 425-430-6480
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Phone: 425-430-6600
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MEETINGS The City of Renton and the City Council Preeti Shridhar Shane Moloney encourage resident participation in the local government process and attending a city council meeting is one way to do that. Council meetings are held on the first four Mondays of each month in the Council Chambers at Renton City Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Committee of the Whole meetings (work sessions) often precede the council meeting and offer inKelly Beymer Ruth Perez depth explanation and discussion of topics facing the city. If you cannot attend in person, you can view all regular council meetings and committee of the whole meetings live on government access Cable Channel 21, which is available within the Renton city limits or on the city’s website at rentonwa.gov/council. Videos from each meeting are also available on Valerie Ryan McIrvin the website, and meetings are rebroadcast on O’Halloran Cable Channel 21 throughout the week.
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Randy Corman Phone: 425-430-6501 Email: rcorman@rentonwa.gov
Ryan McIrvin Phone: 425-430-6501 Email: rmcirvin@rentonwa.gov
Valerie O’Halloran Phone: 425-430-6501 Email: vohalloran@rentonwa.gov Ed Prince Phone: 425-430-6501 Email: eprince@rentonwa.gov Kim-Khánh Văn Phone: 425-430-6501 Email: kvan@rentonwa.gov
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Renton Chamber The Renton Chamber’s mission is to improve business and economic conditions, and the general welfare of the community.
Chamber History In 1909, two-dozen businessmen met in the Melrose Hotel Dining Room (now the Melrose Grill) to form a Chamber of Commerce to advance the community’s interest. The original name was first established as the Renton Chamber of Commerce in 1924. (this year marks the 95th birthday of this thriving organization). “The City of Great Possibilities…To those seeking unequaled business and commercial opportunities, ideal suburban homes or
splendid realty investments, this work is dedicated”. The Chamber partners with the City of Renton, the Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, and community and business leaders and community organizations to promote and sustain a healthy business environment and a vibrant community for Renton’s families and workforce. The members/ stakeholders of the Renton Chamber of Commerce understand the importance of contributing to the success of the community. Representatives from world-class international corporations, large and small businesses, our local government, SCORE, our educational institutions, and our state-of-the-art medical centers are united through the Chamber to protect the economic viability of our community and keep Renton growing and vibrant.
Events
2020 ECONOMIC EQUITY SUMMIT Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 7:00 am — 11:00 am RANU - Renton Area Non-profits Unite Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 9:00 am — 10:30 am 2020 EYES ON RENTON Thursday, March 5, 2020 11:30 am — 1:00 pm Urban Market “Ladies Night” Sunday, March 8, 2020 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM 2020 BEST OF RENTON AWARDS GALA Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:00 pm — 8:30 pm 6TH ANNUAL CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, July 20, 2020 9:30 am — 5:30 pm 2020 NEW TEACHERS CELEBRATION Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 7:30 am — 9:00 am 2020 AHEAD OF THE CARE Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 5:30 pm — 8:30 pm 2020 RENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GALA Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 6:00 pm — 11:00 pm CATERIN ServicesG
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Board of Directors: Diane Dobson – President / CEO Email: diane@gorenton.com Karen Schartman Chief Financial Officer and VP Strategy - Kaiser Permanente Washington Jay Townsend Vice President, King County region First Financial Northwest Bank Rebecca Cherney SVP, Greater Seattle Metro Regional Manager - Columbia Bank Dr. Kevin McCarthy President – Renton Technical College Sarah McNeish Development Director - MultiService Center Reba Haas Realtor®, CEO of Team Reba - Team Reba Rick Marshall Fire Chief - Renton Regional Fire Authority
James Alberson Owner and Principal - Top Tier Training & Development, Inc. Lisa Yaskus Account Executive - Renton Reporter Kevin Smith Director of CTE - Renton School District Eric Gaston Owner and Principal - The Evergreen Market Sean Greenlee Global Social Impact Specialist - Starbucks Coffee Company David Hoffman Chair Elected - Puget Sound Energy Rick McMaster Owner and Principal - Vino at the Landing Ryan Tomasich Boeing Government Operations Boeing
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Be Prepared Renton is at risk of a wide variety of hazards that pose threats to the life safety of residents, local economy, and the environment. The city is working to get ready for emergencies, but we can’t do it alone. It is important that residents do what they can to get prepared for emergencies. In the event of a major disaster, first responders and normal city services might not be able to reach everyone who needs help for up to two weeks. Are you ready to take care of yourself and the people around you?
Renton residents should know what hazards can impact them, get prepared with their households, and know how to get information during an emergency. Take preparedness classes and volunteer to help your community in a disaster. Together we can all get Ready in Renton.
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Regional Public Information and Notification Service
ALERT King County is a regional public information and notification service offered by King County Emergency Management. ALERT King County helps you stay informed about potential hazards and threats that impact your area. Register your physical address(es), email address(es), and phone number(s) to receive important safety information during an emergency. Sign-up is free. Visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/emergencymanagement/alert-king-county.aspx. American Red Cross
Phone: 206-323-2345 Website: redcross.org
The American Red Cross Northwest Region brings together local volunteers to care for their neighbors, trains hundreds of thousands of people each year in life-saving skills, and responds to a local disaster almost daily. With offices located throughout the state, we serve the people, businesses and communities of Washington and the Idaho Panhandle. King County Flood Warning System
Website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/services/ environment/water-and-land/flooding/warning-system. aspx Phone: 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263 Metro Transit Disruptions
RENTON/KING COUNTY Renton Emergency Management Phone: 425-430-7723 Email: em@rentonwa.gov Online at https://rentonwa.gov/city_hall/executive/ emergency_management
Renton ALERT Emergency Notification System (reverse 911) ALERT Renton is a voluntary emergency notification system. Through ALERT Renton the City can contact you immediately and send you critical emergency information via phone or TDD, text, or email.
This system will be used to send critical information about emergencies that may affect you and quick actions you should take for your own safety. Sign up online at rentonwa.gov (click on Emergencies tab) or at Take Winter By Storm takewinterbystorm.org Information for getting prepared and staying informed
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https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/ alerts-updates/service-advisories.aspx Hazardous Waste Disposal
The Solid Waste Division (SWD) operates two facilities that accept household hazardous waste from residents, the Wastemobile and the Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Service. Wastes collected at these sites will be recycled or disposed of properly.
Household hazardous wastes are products that contain ingredients that are toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive. These include paint thinner, fluorescent lights, pesticides and car batteries. If disposed of improperly, these products can be harmful to humans, wildlife and the environment. Proper disposal prevents household hazardous waste from entering the environment; damaging soil, groundwater and streams; or causing harm to people and animals. The Wastemobile and fixed facilities are funded through a surcharge on solid waste disposal and wastewater
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Be Prepared discharge and there is no direct fee to residents. The average disposal cost is over $75 per participant, however residents utilizing the facilities are not charged a fee on site. This cost premium underscores the importance of making waste prevention our top priority. Website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solidwaste/facilities/hazardous-waste.aspx Public Schools Emergency Communications System
In the Renton School District, we strive to be proactive regarding all facets of safety and invite you to be our partners in ensuring a safe learning environment.
Our role is to ensure the safety of district students and staff as well as the security and protection of school district property. Patrol Officers respond to security needs throughout the entire district. School Safety Officers are resident security personnel located at each high school and middle school. The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for emergency preparedness, supervising personnel, managing numerous priorities, systems, and program guidelines, policies and procedures.
Contacts • • • • • •
Jamie Sidell, Director of Safety & Security 425-204-3725 Sandra Jorstad, Administrative Assistant 425-204-4445
Safety and Security 7812 South 124th St, Seattle, WA 98178 School Security (24 hrs) Phone: 425-204-4411
Weapons Hotline (24 hrs) 425-204-2468 District Office 425-204-2300
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MAKE IT THROUGH Basic supplies to survive for 7 to 10 days
✔ Make a family emergency communication plan, identify an out-of-state contact ✔ Plan for people, pets and property ✔ Review and practice your emergency plan
• Water – one gallon/person per day for drinking & sanitation • Food – at least 7 to 10 day supply of non-perishable food per person • Cash – ATMs won’t work without electricity • Battery-powered radio and extra batteries • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help
✔ Build a kit to last at least 7 to 10 days ✔ Save important documents/records on USB drives, store one at home and one in a safety deposit box ✔ Create customized kits for home, office and vehicle
• Filter mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air • Moist towelettes for sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities if needed • Manual can opener for food • Shelter items like tents/tarp/rope • Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Unique family needs: supplies for infants, pets & elderly, prescriptions, and important family documents
✔ Get involved – Create networks of neighbors and co-workers, work together to pool resources ✔ Participate in a training – CPR, first aid, Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) ✔ Learn how to reduce hazards (e.g. shutting off gas supply if needed, strap water heater in place, etc.)
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Renton Information You Want to Know COMMUNITY RESOURCES CITY OF RENTON City Hall: 1055 S. Grady Way 425-430-6400 Website: Rentonwa.gov Facebook: CityofRenton Twitter: CityofRenton Youtube: CityofRenton COMMUNITY SERVICES Facebook: RentonCommunityServices DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP Domestic Abuse Crises Line - 425-6567867 WASHINGTON STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE advhotline.com Hotline: 1-800-562-6025 (voice/TTY) YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Website: ywcaworks.org/programs/ domesticviolence-advocacy EMERGENCY SERVICES Website: rentonwa.gov/emergencies Twitter: RentonEM
FIRE DEPARTMENT Located within the 38.1 square mile Renton service area there are six fire stations housing six engine companies, one truck company, two basic life support units, two battalion chiefs and staff. Each engine and company is continually staffed around the clock with three firefighters and the basic life support units with two firefighters. Advanced life support service is provided by King County Medic One. Website: rentonwa.gov/fire Facebook: RentonFire Twitter: CityofRenton Fire Station No. 11 211 Mill Ave. S. Fire Station No. 12 1209 Kirkland Ave. N.E. Fire Station No. 13 18002 108th Ave. S.E. Fire Station No. 14 1900 Lind Ave. S.W. Fire Station No. 15
1404 N. 30th St. Fire Station No. 16 12923 156th Ave. S.E. Fire Station No. 17 14810 Petrovitsky Road S.E. Fire Training Division 1900 Lind Ave. S.W. 425-430-7100 HUMAN SERVICES Assistance and Discount Programs Need help? Call the Crisis Clinic Community Information Line at 2-1-1 from Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. If your cell phone does not connect, dial 1-877-211-9274. TDD 206-461-3610. Operators will direct you to telephone numbers for local health and human services, including housing, food and clothing, volunteering, caregiver resources, legal help, utility assistance, health care, and disability services. Check out their website at rentonwa.gov/ humanservices
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Renton Information You Want to Know KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Website: kcls.org Facebook: KingCountyLibrarySystem Twitter: KCLS Downtown Renton 100 Mill Ave. S. Phone: 425-226-6043 Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fairwood 17009 140th Ave. S.E. Phone: 425-226-0522 Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Highlands 2 801 N.E. 10th St. Phone: 425-277-1831 Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
LICENSES & PERMITS Vehicle Licensing Office Renton Licensing, Inc. 329 Williams Ave. S. Phone: 425-228-5640 Website: dol.wa.gov Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers Licensing Office Renton Licensing Service Office 1314 Union Ave. N.E. Phone: 425-277-7230 Website: dol.wa.gov/driverslicense Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday Pet License First floor of Renton City Hall 1055 S. Grady Way Phone: 425-430-6850 Altered Dog or Cat - $30 Unaltered Dog or Cat - $50 Marriage License King County Regional Justice Center 401 Fourth Ave. N. Phone: 206-205-7330
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Renton Information You Want to Know POST OFFICES 17200 116th Ave. S.E. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4 301 N.E. 4th St. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 314 Williams Ave. S. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 2900 N.E. 10th St. 425-226-1850 Website: rentonhousing.org Facebook: rentonhousing RENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 616 Perimeter Road W. Phone: 425-430-7471 Website: rentonwa.gov/airport Facebook: pages/RentonAirport/150208068360933 RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION Website: artscommission.rentonwa. gov Facebook: RentonMunicipalArtsCommission
RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1055 S. Grady Way Phone: 425-430-7500 Business Line: 425-235-2121 Website: rentonwa.gov/police Facebook: RentonPDWA Twitter: rentonpdwa PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION King County Metro Website: Tripplannerkingcounty.gov Phone: 206-553-3000 Sound Transit buses and Sounder Commuter Rail Website: soundtransit.org UTILITY BILLING Finance Department Email: UB@rentonwa.gov Phone: 425.430.6852 Billing inquiries, requests for new service and requests to have water turned back on should be directed to Utility Billing. For additional information please visit their website at rentonwa.gov/government then click on City Departments and Services, go to Utility Systems.
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Renton Information You Want to Know VOTER REGISTRATION King County Elections 919 S.W. Grady Way Phone: 206-296-VOTE (8683) TTY: 206-296-0109 Fax: 206-296-0108 Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Website: kingcounty.gov/depts/ elections.aspx WASTE DISPOSAL If you do not currently receive garbage and/or recycling service, please contact Republic Services at 425-235-0269 to establish service. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE For a list of accepted materials and quantity limits and restrictions, call the Household Hazards Line at 206-2964692 RENTON TRANSFER STATION 3021 N.E. 4th St. Phone: 206-477-4466 or 1-800-3256165 ext. 74466 TTY relay: 711 Fax: 206-296-0197 Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This facility is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. KING COUNTY WASTE MOBILE Weekly Wastemobile service available at The Oulet Collection (formerly SuperMall) in Auburn each Saturday The Outlet Collection. f1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn Hours: 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. THE SALVATION ARMY 206 S. Tobin St. Phone: 425-255-5969 Website: renton.salvationarmy.org
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Renton Information You Want to Know VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 400 S. 43 St. Phone: 425-228-3450 Website: valleymed.org Facebook: valleymed Twitter: valleymed THE LANDING 828 N 10th Pl 866-651-9723 Website: thelandinginrenton.com Facebook: TheLandinginRenton Twitter: LandinginRenton EVENTS PIAZZA RENTON 233 Burnett Ave. S. Website: piazzarenton.org Facebook: Piazza Renton RENTON FARMERS MARKET 233 Burnett Ave. S. 425-430-7214 Website: rentonfarmersmarket.com Facebook: RentonFarmersMarket Twitter: RentonFarmersM 2019 RENTON CITY COMIC CONVENTION, NOW KINGCON! KingCon is coming to Renton! Northwest Entertainment Alliance is proud to announce the expansion
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Renton Information You Want to Know ORGANIZATIONS
KIWANIS CLUB OF RENTON “Serving the children of the world” We meet every Thursday at 7:27 a.m. at Renton Technical College Culinary Room. Website: kiwanisrenton.org/ FRED HANCOCK AMERICAN LEGION POST 19 3224 N.E. 12th St. Phone: 425-271-1439 Post and Auxiliary meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Website: post19.org RENTON LIONS CLUB Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month. 915 N. Landing Way October through May meetings are held at Merrill Gardens – 104 Burnett Ave. S., Renton. June through September meetings are held at Youth Camp – 21202 SE 184th St., Maple Valley. Phone: 206-321-1381 Website: e-clubhouse.org/sites/ renton/ Facebook: rentonlions Twitter: rentonlionsclub RENTON ROTARY PO Box 509, Renton, Wa 98057 We meet every Thursday at noon at Maplewood Golf Course. Website: www.rentonrotary.org RENTON COMMUNITY CENTER The Renton Community Center is a full-service recreation facility that includes a 2,200 square foot fitness room with cardio, stretching and strength equipment, group fitness classes, personal training and three racquetball courts. The Renton Community Center also features a 3,300 square-foot banquet room available for private rentals, two full size gyms, meeting rooms and a full-service caterer’s kitchen. Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Website: rentonwa.gov/rcc/ 1715 Maple Valley Highway Phone: 425-430-6700 or 425-430-6701
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RENTON SENIOR CENTER The Renton Senior Activity Center sponsors free social, health and recreational activities and services. This drop-in facility offers opportunities for fun, friendship, health and socialization for citizens age 50 and older. All activities are offered in a warm, homey atmosphere. The center does not provide respite, adult daycare and/or services that would normally be provided by a trained attendant, nurse or personal caregiver (i.e., incontinence, inability to use the restroom facilities by one’s self, or preventing a participant from leaving the grounds of the center). In addition, the provision of any personal care by staff for a participant is beyond our capability and cannot be expected. Check out the latest version of Golden Opportunities book on our website. 211 Burnett Ave. N. Phone: 425-430-6633 or 425-430-6631 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Website: rentonwa.gov/ senioractivitycenter
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RENTON POOLS COMMUNITY Facebook: RentonPoolsCommunity/166322526729951
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Henry Moses Aquatic Center - 1719 S.E. Maple Valley Highway 425-4306780 Website: rentonwa.gov/hmac Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
SCHOOLS
RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 S.W. 7th St. Phone: 425-204-2300 Website: www.rentonschools.us Facebook: renton.schools Twitter: Renton_Schools COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF RENTON Renton City Hall, 200 Mill Ave. S. No. 515 Phone: 425-430-6658 Website: renton.ciswa.org Facebook: CommunitiesInSchoolsofRenton Twitter: CISofRenton FRIENDS OF RENTON SCHOOLS Website: friendsofrentonschools.org Email: info@friendsofrentonschools. org Facebook: FriendsofRenton-Schools RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 N.E. 4th St. Phone: 425-235-2352 Website: rtc.edu Facebook: RentonTechnicalcollege Twitter: rentontech
Renton School District About the Renton School District:
Over 14,000 students attend pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Renton School District. The district encompasses 32.5 square miles, stretching beyond Renton city limits to portions of Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle and Kent. The Renton School District contains 14 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools as well as the Renton Secondary Learning Center, Renton Academy, Meadow Crest Early Learning Center and the H.O.M.E. program.
Superintendent Dr. Damien Pattenaude
Dr. Damien Pattenaude was sworn-in as Renton School District’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2017. Dr. Pattenaude is a product of the Renton School District. He attended Campbell Hill Elementary School, Nelsen Middle School and graduated from Renton High. He has also served as a teacher at Renton High; assistant principal at Hazen High; principal at Renton High; Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Schools, and Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Teaching, with duties that include providing direct support and guidance to all district principals, teachers and support staff. Phone: 425-204-2340 Email: damien.pattenaude@rentonschools.us Office: Kohlwes Education Center, 300 S.W. Seventh St. District website: RentonSchools.us School Closures/Weather – Check rentonschools.us
Renton School Board of Directors
Serving students, parents and communities in Renton, Newcastle, Southeast Seattle, South Bellevue, Tukwila and unincorporated King County. Meetings for the Renton School District School Board begin at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Kohlwes Education Center at 300 S.W. Seventh St. To see upcoming agendas, visit boarddocs. com/wa/rpswa/Board.nsf/ public.
Superintendent Dr. Damien Pattenaude
Pam Teal, President District 5 Phone: 425-204-2340 Term ends in 2021 Avanti Bergquist, Vice President District 2 Phone: 425-204-2340 Term ends 2021 Alisa Louie, Director District 1 Phone: 425-204-2340 Term ends 2023 Stefanie McIrvin, Ed. D, Director District 3 Phone: 425-204-2340 Term ends: 2023 Gloria Hodge, Director District 4 Phone: 425-204-2340 Term ends 2023
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Renton School District Kohlwes Education Center 300 S.W. 7th St. Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-204-2300 rentonschools.us
Elementary Schools K-5 Benson Hill 18665 116th Ave. S. Renton, WA 98058 425-204-3300 rentonschools.us/bensonhill Bryn Mawr 8212 S. 118th St. Seattle, WA 98178 Phone: 425-204-4150 rentonschools.us/brynmawr Campbell Hill 6418 S. 124th St. Seattle, WA 98178 Phone: 425-204-4000 rentonschools.us/campbellhill Cascade 16022 116th Ave. S.E. Renton, WA 98058 Phone: 425-204-3350 rentonschools.us/cascade Hazelwood 7100 116th Ave. S.E. Newcastle, WA 98056 Phone: 425-204-4550 rentonschools.us/hazelwood Highlands 2720 N.E. Seventh St. Renton, WA 98056 Phone: 425-204-4600 rentonschools.us/highlands Honey Dew
800 Union Ave. N.W. Renton, WA 98059 Phone: 425-204-4800 rentonschools.us/honeydew Kennydale 1700 N.E. 28th St. Renton, WA 98056 Phone: 425-204-4700 rentonschools.us/kennydale Lakeridge 7400 S. 115th St. Seattle, WA 98178 Phone: 425-204-4100 rentonschools.us/lakeridge Maplewood Heights 130 Jericho Ave S.E. Renton, WA 98059 Phone: 425-204-4750 rentonschools.us/maplewoodheights Renton Park 16828 128th Ave. S.E. Renton, WA 98058 Phone: 425-204-2950 rentonschools.us/rentonpark Sartori 332 Park Ave. N. Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-204-2349 rentonschools.us/sartorielem Sierra Heights 2501 Union Ave. N.E. Renton, WA 98059 Phone: 425-204-4650 rentonschools.us/sierraheights Talbot Hill 2300 Talbot Road S. Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-204-4900 rentonschools.us/talbothill
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Tiffany Park 1601 Lake Youngs Way S.E. Renton, WA 98058 Phone: 425-204-4850 rentonschools.us/tiffanypark
Middle Schools 6-8 Dimmitt Middle School 12320 80th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98178 Phone: 425-204-2800 rentonschools.us/dimmitt McKnight Middle School 1200 Edmonds Ave. N.E. Renton, WA 98056 Phone: 425-204-3600 rentonschools.us/mcknight Nelsen Middle School 2403 Jones Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-204-3000 rentonschools.us/nelsen Risdon Middle School 6928 116th Ave. S.E. Newcastle, WA 98056 Phone: 425-204-2700 rentonschools.us/Risdon
High Schools 9-12 Albert Tally 7800 S. 132nd St. Seattle, WA 98178 Phone: 425-204-2100 rentonschools.us/talley Hazen 1101 Hoquiam Ave. N.E. Renton, WA 98059 Phone: 425-204-4200 rentonschools.us/hazen
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Lindbergh 16426 128th Ave. S.E. Renton, WA 98058 Phone: 425-204-3200 Website rentonschools.us/ lindbergh Renton 400 S. Second St. Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-204-3400 rentonschools.us/rentonhs Renton Virtual High School 315 Garden Ave. N. Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-204-4510 rentonschools.us/slc More Renton sites
H.O.M.E. Program Grades K2-12 2607 Jones Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-204-2520 rentonschools.us/home Meadow Crest Early Learning Center Grades P2-K2 1800 Index Ave. N.E. Renton, WA 98056 Phone: 425-204-2200 rentonschools.us/meadowcrest Renton Academy Grades 1-12 2607 Jones Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-204-2550 rentonschools.us/rentonacademy
Students succeed at Renton Technical College Renton Technical meets students where they are and helps them move toward greater opportunity. A nationally acclaimed college, RTC boasts a 66 percent completion rate – the highest in the state for community and technical colleges. Washington Monthly named RTC the best two-year college for adult learners in the country, and 82 percent of the college’s graduates are employed nine months after graduation. Equity and student success are at the heart of the college’s mission. RTC is a vibrant, inclusive community that embraces students from all backgrounds and empowers them for success. With 69 percent students of color, the college welcomes immigrants, veterans, students with disabilities, high school students, working parents – anyone who wants to succeed in college. For all those reasons, students transform their lives at RTC.
“From the time I walked in the door here, I had a smile on my face,” said Ford Asset student Ronnie Larry. “I have such a heart of gratitude.” RTC offers a breadth of short- and long-term career training programs, apprenticeships, college transfer options, and applied bachelor’s degrees in information technology. Many courses are offered in the evening or in an online hybrid format to fit any schedule. Programs are available in seven Areas of Study: Advanced Manufacturing, Business Management, Culinary Arts, Health & Human Services, Information Technology, and Transportation Technology. Our College and Career Pathways programs offer English, math, and high school completion courses to prepare students to transition into career training courses.
“During my time at RTC I have been constantly surprised by the community college experience. What I have grown to love the most is that if you want to be a part
of something, it’s there for you,” said computer science student Anna White. There are clubs to join, councils to stand in, and organizations to be a part of. There truly is a place for everybody.”
From Workforce Education funding available for displaced workers to scholarships provided by the RTC Foundation, RTC is affordable. The Financial Aid Office helps students find a way to make college a reality, including the Washington College Grant, which provides free tuition to lower-income students.
In addition to the Washington Monthly No. 1. ranking, the college was an Aspen Institute Top 10 Community College in 2015 and a three-time Top 150 finalist. RTC is located on 30 acres just north of Northeast Third Street in Renton and operates several satellite locations throughout King County, including RTC Downtown, in the heart of Renton. RTC is proud to be a part of the Renton community and to train skilled workers for the community’s employers. It is one of 34 colleges in the State of Washington operated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The service area encompasses the Renton, Kent, Auburn, Tahoma, and Enumclaw School Districts and the central and south portions of the Seattle School District.
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The Renton History Museum is the repository for the history of greater Renton. Jointly supported by the City of Renton and the Renton Historical Society, the museum’s mission is to preserve, document, interpret and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that are accessible to diverse people of all ages.
The Museum does this by providing exciting exhibits and programs throughout the year. The museum has a collection of over 17,000 photographs spanning all periods of Renton’s past. Over 10,000 objects and archives also document Renton’s history; these include early books and newspapers, records from local businesses, ephemera and photos relating to school life, and collections of coal mining and fire-fighting artifacts.
The Museum has a small research library open to the public during the week by appointment. Museum staff and volunteers are available to assist researchers with historical and genealogical questions. The Museum is housed in an Art Deco-
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style former fire station at Mill Avenue South and Houser Way. Constructed in 1942, it is the last existing structure in the area built under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). For more information, please contact the Museum by phone at 425-255-2330 or by email at estewart@ rentonwa.gov.
The Renton Historical Society The Renton Historical Society (RHS) is a nonprofit organization that provides private sector support for the museum. The RHS offers memberships to anyone interested in supporting the museum’s mission to document, preserve and educate about the history of the area. RHS members actively assist with the museum’s activities around the city. The RHS Board of Trustees meets at the museum at 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month (except December). The meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. Please call the Museum at 425-255-2330 to confirm meeting date, time and location.
Renton Has Official PRIDE Founded in 2019, the Renton LGBTQIA+ Community empowers its members to promote positive change in our communities, to combat prejudice and discrimination, and to provide support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, Photo submitted by Renton LGBTQ Pride asexual,and similarlyidentified people. Our organization is community-based, membership-driven and open to all people. We are proudly partnered with the Renton Regional Community Foundation.
We participate in Renton volunteer civic engagement events, working with city and county programs that assist marginalized communities and improve the wellbeing of our neighborhoods, such as the “Count Us In” homeless awareness event. We hold LGBTQIA+ community education meetings and social gatherings. Over the last year we celebrated LGBTQIA+ library programs such as Drag Queen Story Hour and Teen Pride and joined the United Christian Church-Renton (and their Pride doors!) in the 2019 Renton River Days Parade. In 2020 we plan to hold a local Pride event, assist with the Census count, volunteer at Arbor Day Earth Day, continue our book club and connect with our local communities and allies. Check out our website (renton.lgbt) or join our Facebook page for more information. We would love to meet you!
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Renton River Days is Back Sunday, July 26:
The Art Market - Application for NEW VENDORS will be available to download in April 2020.
The Art Market is the hand-crafted arts and crafts show with a marketplace section (i.e. franchise/independent distributors) located in Liberty Park.
The 35th Annual Renton River Days will be a multi-day family festival and celebration of community pride. It is a time to gather with family, friends and neighbors and enjoy the amenities and activities which make Renton a great community in which to live, work, and play. Originating in 1986, this celebration joins residents, businesses, organizations and the Puget Sound region tourists together for a wonderful variety of events, special features for kids, arts and crafts, recreation, food, and stage entertainment. Liberty Park, in the heart of Renton, is the focal point for the festival. Cedar River Park is also host to many events in and around the Renton Community Center.
2020 Festival Highlights Thursday, July 23:
Senior Day Picnic!
Friday – Sunday, July 24-26:
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Nibble of Renton - Renton River Days welcomes local restaurants and catering services, and past participants, to fill available spaces. If all spaces are not filled, additional vendors will be considered based on menu variety. All vendors operate from a 10-foot x 20-foot booth space provided by the festival. Electrical hook-up is available. An application fee is required to the festival. Email Jace Werre, Nibble Chairman, at jace.werre@pse.com with your business name, food specialty and menu variety, address and phone. Parade - Parade Application will be available to download in April 2020.
For more information, please contact Volunteer Parade Chair Nancy Quinn at 425-572-5702 or email at parade@ rentonriverdays.org. Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, and proceed down South 3rd Street in downtown Renton.
Renton River Days may provide a modest contribution to local or visiting marching bands, or other parade entries with musicians, bands or dancers and help offset expenses. Marching bands, musicians, and dancers captivate the crowds and fill the air with music. Our Parade Committee would like more entries like this to consider. Please call Nancy to discuss your marching band or musician-based parade entry. The Renton Annual Art Show
Visit www.rentonannualartshow.com for information or to download the 2020 Artist Prospectus in Spring 2020. You may also contact Vicki Faull, Committee Chair, at 425-2549934 or email at vfaull@bannerbank.com. Show dates are Thursday evening, July 23, through Sunday, July 26, at the Renton Community Center.
Featuring the festival’s ActivityZones (low-cost attractions and free activity stations for kids, teens, and adults), the entertainment stage, Nibble of Renton, Art Market (arts and crafts booths), Renton Annual Art Show (juried fine art show at the Renton Community Center), Community Booths, Quilt Show (inside the Renton Community Center), Chalk Art Contest (on the tennis courts), plus much more. Saturday, July 25:
River Days Parade. It begins at 10 a.m. on South 3rd Street in Downtown Renton.
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Visit Downtown Renton If you haven’t been to downtown Renton in a while, you should make sure to get there soon. Eateries like Boon Boona Coffee Roasters and unique scenery such as the downtown dragon are making this area a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. Murals and other pieces of public art are ready to be discovered behind buildings and along alleyways. Renton’s Downtown has seen an uptick of development with construction projects featuring apartments and building rehabilitation, and these types of developments continue to bring new residents and businesses to the area. Within a 5-mile radius
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From boutique shops to numerous antiques dealers, Renton can keep shoppers busy all day. In addition, there’s a wide array of restaurants in downtown that are sure to please all tastes and satisfy even the heartiest appetites. You’ll also find Renton City Hall, Renton High School, the I K E A Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s Center, a number of parks, the Renton History Museum, Re n t o n C i v i c T h e a t r e , Farmers Market, the Piazza, numerous special events and festivals, and plenty of parking, all in Downtown. Renton’s Downtown is the heart of a thriving community, centrally located in the center of the Puget Sound region, just 11 miles from downtown Seattle,
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eight miles from Bellevue and six miles from SeaTac International Airport. Renton’s Downtown is rich with opportunity as a place to live, work, and play. With affordable costs, favorable business climate, central location, and an 82 percent growth rate from 2000-2010, Renton is Washington’s fastest growing big city. It’s no wonder Renton’s Downtown has become a retail and entertainment destination and a terrific place to live, work, and play. Come see why Renton’s Downtown is on the rise! The Renton Downtown Partnership
Much of the activity in downtown is being driven by the Renton Downtown Partnership – a group of volunteers made up of business owners, nonprofits, residents and downtown boosters. Since 2015, this group has launched a number of events like the Renton Wine Walk to attract people to Downtown Renton and has worked with the city and Chamber of Commerce to host workshops to help downtown businesses boost their profile. Stay up to date To get up to date information on everything that is happening in downtown, to find out more about the Renton Downtown Partnership, and to volunteer visit www.rentondowntown. com or look for the Renton Downtown Partnership on Facebook.
Renton’s Parks Perfect for Outdoor Play Need some time outside while the sun is shining? Take a look at some of the many, many parks in Renton. Rivers, beaches, lakes, trails, mountains, forests and more can be found in Renton. Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland North of Oakesdale Avenue Southwest and Southwest Seventh Street. No amenities. Cascade Park Southeast 162nd Street and 122nd Avenue Southeast. This 10.94- acre park contains wooded areas and open fields and provides the neighborhood with playground equipment, a picnic area and walking paths. Cedar River Park 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway and Houser Way. A 23-acre community park. Includes an activity building, ballfields, picnic areas, restrooms and Cedar River Trail access. Cedar River Off-Leash Dog Park Proceed to the end of Mill Avenue South, cross over Houser Way South to South Third Street and take a left onto the unmarked access road to park. Nearly four acres of level ground are surrounded by a rustic split rail fence. The park includes a separate area for small and shy dogs, and has quickly become a popular gathering area for dogs and their handlers. Cedar River Trail Park 1060 N. Nishiwaki Lane. This 24-acre park contains picnic areas close to the water’s edge, play equipment, a non-motorized boat launch and restrooms. Earlington Park 272 Thomas Ave. S.W. This 1.5-acre park is in the city’s West Hill Earlington neighborhood. An eight-foot-wide asphalt pathway surrounds the park and the park includes a basketball court, picnic tables and funnel ball, and provides views of Renton and Mount Rainier. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard N. A 57-acre park with nearly 1.5 miles of Lake Washington waterfront. Includes boat launch sites, picnic shelters, play areas, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, swimming areas, an interpretive botanical walk, a fishing pier, a water walk, paved walking trails and restrooms.
Heritage Park 233 Union Ave. N.E. Located southeast of Renton Technical College in the Highlands. The park features play structures, climbing boulders, a picnic shelter, a play field, a half-court basketball court and paved and forested walking paths. Highlands Neighborhood Center 800 Edmonds Ave. N.E. This is 11,906 squarefoot center includes spectator seating in a gymnasium, a dividable multi-purpose room, classrooms and a front entry counter. The 10-acre neighborhood park has excellent facilities for children and adults alike. Jones Park 98 Wells Ave. S. This 1.2-acre park is located north of downtown Renton along the Cedar River. Kennydale Beach Park 3601 Lake Washington Boulevard N. A sandy park on 1.8 acres along Lake Washington features a swimming beach with a pier and log boom, lifeguarded from mid-June through mid-August, noon until 8 p.m. Parking is east of the park on Burnett Avenue North. No dogs allowed. Kennydale Lions Park 2428 Aberdeen Ave. This six-acre neighborhood park off of I-405’s exit 6 offers ballfields, a basketball court, a field, picnic areas, restrooms and play areas. Kiwanis Park 815 Union Ave. N.E. This nine-acre park in the Highlands features ballfields, an enclosed play area, a basketball court, picnic facilities, restrooms, tennis courts and more. Liberty Park 1101 Bronson Way North. The city’s oldest park is on 12 acres close to downtown. Includes a skate park, basketball courts, a tennis practice wall, ballfields, play equipment, picnic tables and restrooms. North Highlands Neighborhood Center 3000 N.E. 16th St. Located in a 2.6- acre park near McKnight Middle School. The activity building is staffed full-time and has a carpeted gymnasium with basketball hoops. The park includes an outdoor basketball half court, a field, picnic areas,
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play equipment and a tennis court. Maplewood Park 3400 S.E. 6th St. Located west of the golf course, this 2.2acre park at Newport Avenue Southeast includes half of a basketball court, T-ball field, play area, picnic and barbecue facilities and restrooms. Philip Arnold Park 720 Jones Ave. S. This 10-acre neighborhood park offers lighted ballfields, a basketball court, covered picnic areas, multi-use fields, play areas, tennis courts and restrooms. Riverview Park 2901 Maple Valley Highway. This 11-acre park along the Cedar River offers a kayak and canoe launching area, picnic areas, salmon displays and wildlife viewing. Ron Regis Park 1501 Orcas Ave. S.E. This 12.5-acre sports park, located along the Cedar River just east of the golf course, offers a baseball field, soccer field, lighted basketball court and restrooms. Skate Park at Liberty Park Bronson Way North and Houser Way North inside Liberty Park. Includes quarter pipes and skateable artwork, a twinkie, a funbox, mounds, bowls, a half pipe and more. Talbot Hill Reservoir Park 710 South 19th Street. A large underground water reservoir was overlain with this 2.5 acre park, which hosts tennis courts with a practice tennis bangboard. Thomas Teasdale Park 601 S. 23rd St. This 10-acre neighborhood park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for children and adults. Tiffany Park 1902 Lake Youngs Way S.E. Tiffany Park covers seven acres. Renton’s Veterans Memorial Park 523 South 3rd Street The park offers a unique setting to view and reflect on the names of nearly 2,000 etched marble plaques. Each plaque represents and honors a military veteran who served their country. Windsor Hill Park 432 Windsor Way N.E. A grass ballfield and playground provide recreation for the neighborhood.
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