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🌱 Patch AM: How will Renton’s new wetland rules affect future development?
Also, don't miss Sunday Funday: Free concert with Super Sones! on the Renton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Renton’s new wetland rules affect future development?
- How a Renton-based Seahawk joined Steve Largent’s exclusive All-Pro club
- How much more will Renton workers earn under 2026 wage hikes?
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Funday: Free concert with Super Sones! and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Rentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Rentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Renton ordinance revisions focus on wetlands, sensitive areas (rentonreporter.com) — Renton’s new critical areas ordinance is set to be codified this month, tightening protections for local wetlands, streams, and flood-prone zones after recent city flooding. The updated rules, mandated by Washington’s Growth Management Act, mostly affect property owners and developers building near sensitive areas, while giving residents a way to challenge channel migration zone maps and reinforcing safeguards for people, infrastructure, and wildlife habitat. 
• Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba named to Associated Press All-Pro team (yakimaherald.com) — Renton-based Seahawks fans can celebrate as Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been unanimously named a first-team AP All-Pro wide receiver, only the second in franchise history after Steve Largent. The All-Pro list also includes several Seahawks on the second team, marking the club’s strongest overall showing since 2014 and highlighting both the offense’s star power and the league’s top scoring defense.
• What States Raise Minimum Wages in 2026? Here's the List (ntd.com) — Renton workers will see an inflation-based minimum wage increase this year, alongside Seattle, Everett, and King County. The broader report shows 22 states and dozens of cities raising pay in 2026, with Washington’s statewide minimum now at $17.13 and many jurisdictions nationwide moving past $15 an hour while others remain stuck at the federal $7.25 level.
📸 Around Renton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton
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- Family Story Time at Boon Boona Coffee
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
10:30 am - Cozy Crafting Hosted by the Renton LGBTQIA+ Community
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
6:00 pm - Toddler Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
10:30 am - Baby Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
11:15 am - St. Vincent de Paul Assistance
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
12:00 pm - Renton Library Resource Days
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
1:00 pm - Sunday Funday: Free concert with Super Sones!
Drum Roll Wine 911 S. 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057
3:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Sunday January 25
📣 Renton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Credit Report Review
Issaquah Library , 10 West Sunset Way , Issaquah
10:00 am - Baby and Caregiver Story Time
King County Library System Virtual , 960 Newport Way NW , Issaquah
11:00 am - The Friendship Club
Skyway Library , 12601 76th Avenue South , Seattle
12:30 pm - English Language Learners (ELL) Class - Level 1
Tukwila Library , 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard , Seattle
2:30 pm - Reading Buddies Online (Study Zone)
King County Library System Virtual , 960 Newport Way NW , Issaquah
4:00 pm
Monday January 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the kids who found my card holder at Safeway and turned it in.
Your parents should be very proud of you!! I wanted to thank you in person but could not find you. You have really made my day! (Nextdoor Maplewood Heights) - This was a first for me.
I've never seen one before. It was hanging out with the robins. Varied Thrush and a Robin. (Nextdoor Jones)
- Renton School District 403 posted a job opening for Middle School Cross Country- Head Coach (Fall 2025) in Renton. Apply here.
- TEAGUE posted a job opening for Senior Facilities Coordinator - Temporary in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tukwila
- Macy's shuts more locations across nation (miamiherald.com)
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- Blue Origin's Gain Is Boeing and Lockheed Martin's Loss (fool.com)
- Wrestling roundup: Selah's D'Anthony Garcia Reyes wins Gut Check championship (yakimaherald.com)
- Public school enrollment falls across Washington state (chronline.com)
Kent
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