Congratulations to Stefan R., who signed up for ALERT Renton at Renton River Days and won this emergency preparedness backpack! With ALERT Renton, get emergency notifications by phone, text, TTY, or email during an emergency near you. Learn more at rentonwa.gov/alert.

🚧 Traffic impacts for the week of August 4-8. 1. S 2nd St. 2. NE 10th St. 3. NE 12th St. 4. S 21st St. 5. SE 184th Ave SE 6. Rainier Ave S. 7. Union Ave NE Map & details: rentonwa.gov/traffic

Renton City Council meets tonight, August 4, at Renton City Hall. The Committee of the Whole begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. See more: rentonwa.gov/council.

⛸️ Get ready for a night of icy excitement on August 9 from 7 –9 p.m.! Sno-King Ice Arenas is partnering with the City of Renton to host Frozen Fun Fest, a FREE community ice skating event filled with music, games, and chilly fun for all ages. Register: apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/#/onlin…

Parks and Recreation Month may be over, but summer is still in full swing! ⛳Nestled along Maple Valley Highway, Maplewood Golf Course features scenic ponds and creeks, a newly renovated driving range, lessons from PGA Certified instructors, and more! rentonwa.gov/maplewood

Due to forecasted rain, tomorrow’s Secrets of Wizards Show with Jeff Evans (August 6) is moving from Liberty Park to indoors at Renton Library. Enjoy recreational activities and free lunch for children aged 1–18 at 11 a.m. at Liberty Park. Then, head inside at 12 p.m.!

Heads up, Renton! Weekend ramp closure incoming! The southbound I-405 off-ramp to North Southport Drive (Exit 5) in Renton will close from 10pm Friday, Aug. 8, to 5am Monday, Aug. 11 for drainage work. Plan ahead and follow the signed detour. More info: Bit.ly/Renton-to-Bell…

𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 Beginning August 11, crews will shift to night work through the end of September. Beginning August 11, Airport Way will experience lane restrictions as crews repair and prepare for final paving. More info: rentonwa.gov/rainier4

Nearly 30,000 people visited Renton River Days this year. Relive the weekend with this short video recap! Have a minute? Help shape the future of Renton River Days with our quick survey: forms.office.com/g/iu3XK2cGJb

Neighbors came together across Renton for National Night Out earlier this week! Read more and find the latest news and events in today's This Week in Renton. rentonwa.gov/twir Don't miss the Burien Actors Theatre’s 'The Guardsman' happening tonight in Liberty Park!

Please see the corrected detour map for this weekend's SB I-405 North Southport Drive off-ramp (Exit 5) closure. wsdot.wa.gov/construction-p…

Hundreds of people visited the Renton Parks & Recreation PROS Plan booth during Renton River Days, and for good reason. Exciting things are on the horizon with a draft plan expected this fall. Visit rentonwa.gov/pros to learn more and get involved!

🚧 Traffic impacts for the week of August 11-15. 1. NE Sunset Blvd. 2. NE 12th St. 3. Union Ave NE 4. Union Ave S. 5. N. 8th St. 6. Rainier Ave S. 7. I-405 SB Exit 5 Map & details: rentonwa.gov/traffic

Renton City Council meets tonight, August 11, at Renton City Hall. The Committee of the Whole begins at 6 p.m., followed by the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. See more: rentonwa.gov/council.

Heat Advisory until Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m. Let's remember to look out for each other!

When temps are high, stay inside. If you have to go outside, protect yourself by: • Drinking plenty of water • Applying sunscreen regularly • Wearing light-colored clothes • Staying in the shade

Reasons why we love Tuesday: • Renton Farmers Market • It's not Monday Find fresh produce, local goods, and activities for all ages today from 3 to 7 p.m.! 📍 Every Tuesday, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Williams Avenue South through September 30.

Don’t miss these two Renton Parks and Recreation events tomorrow, August 14! 🎵 Music in the Park with Marco Cortes (11:30 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 815 Union Ave NE) 🎵 Between 2 Gregs Summer Concert (6:30 p.m. at Gene Coulon Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N.)

In August’s Mayor in a Minute, Mayor Armondo Pavone shares quick updates on the 500 Park Building, Rainier Avenue Phase 4, Cedar River Park expansion, and Legacy Square. Find more details at rentonwa.gov/mayor.

🎨 This Saturday's Renton Artist Studio Tour features a self-guided tour through various artist studios and creative spaces across Renton. 📅 Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 📍 All around Renton! Learn more at rentonwa.gov/artinmotion.