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In today's newsletter:
- How a Renton recycling facility’s violations could impact Springbrook Creek
- Could Green River flooding still reach Renton’s commercial district?
- Could Green River levee troubles force more Renton evacuations?
Also on today's calendar: 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 50, low: 41.
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 50 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Proposed settlement with DTG Enterprises, Inc. for Clean Water Act violations in Washington (epa.gov) — A recycling facility in Renton faces a proposed $154,250 federal penalty and new compliance orders after alleged Clean Water Act violations affecting stormwater discharges into Springbrook Creek. Federal regulators say DTG Enterprises must upgrade pollution controls, monitoring, and maintenance at its Renton site to prevent future unauthorized wastewater discharges and better protect local waterways. 
2. Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila (kentreporter.com) — Renton businesses east of SR 167 are being closely watched after a Green River levee breach in Tukwila triggered GO NOW evacuations in nearby Kent and Tukwila industrial areas. Officials say there’s no immediate impact in Renton, but a worsening breach could send up to a couple feet of water into commercial zones, so residents and workers should monitor county alerts and avoid flooded roads.
3. Seattle Suburbs Face Evacuation After Days of Heavy Rain Breach Weakened Levee (ntd.com) — Residents in parts of Renton were urged to be ready as a levee breach along the Green River triggered “go now” evacuation alerts for nearby neighborhoods and industrial areas. Officials now say flooding has so far stayed in limited industrial zones, but crews are racing to reinforce the Briscoe Desimone levee and warn that changing river levels could still bring new risks.
4. Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting (rentonreporter.com) — A 17-year-old Renton resident has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting a 15-year-old friend at a home on Camas Avenue Northeast in 2024. Prosecutors are recommending just over eight years in prison, with sentencing set for early January, while court documents detail the emergency response by Renton police and fire crews and the teen’s prior pending firearm cases.
5. Seahawks still struggling with the run game (yakimaherald.com) — From their Renton headquarters, the Seahawks are still searching for consistency in a new outside-zone rushing scheme that has lagged despite preseason promise. Coaches and players describe what’s going wrong, how injuries may affect Thursday’s game against the Rams, and why fixing the ground attack is critical for a deep playoff run.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton
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★ Featured events ★
- 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop
232 Front St N, Issaquah
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Một buổi chia sẻ thông tin CISC
Fairwood Library , 17009 140th Avenue SE , Renton
3:00 pm - Reading Buddies at Renton Library (Study Zone)
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
4:00 pm - Crafternoon
Fairwood Library , 17009 140th Avenue SE , Renton
4:30 pm - Crafternoon-Fairwood Library — Vignette Collective
Fairwood Library , 17009 140th Ave SE , Renton
4:30 pm - Tutors at Fairwood Library (Study Zone)
Fairwood Library , 17009 140th Avenue SE , Renton
5:00 pm - BYO Queer Book Club
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
6:30 pm - Holiday Choral Concert
Hazen High School Auditorium
7:00 pm - Craft Social
Tomato Tomato Creative Space , 226 Main Ave S Unit C , Renton
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Story Time
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
10:30 am - King County Parks and Recreation Office Hours
Skyway Library , 12601 76th Avenue South , Seattle
1:00 pm - Holiday Pop-Up Shop Featuring the Company of 9 to 5
Historic Shell Station , 232 Front Street North , Issaquah
1:00 pm - Online Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Why Does Christmas Always Feel Like It’s About Spending Money? —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch
- Wasn't feeling well yesterday and was disappointed I couldn't get out in the sun to take photographs...
Mother Nature sent birds to me! I sat on my back porch for these. The hawk was watching the Jay (Nextdoor Jones) - Is this anyone’s sweet kitty?
It has been sleeping outside of our house for a week now, trying to get in. It is a girl. She is so affectionate, we think she must be someone’s pet… (Nextdoor East Renton Highlands)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2290) in Renton. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1480824-4) in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.
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