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What's up Renton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How detectives linked a Renton trail assault suspect to the scene
  • Which Renton streets will carry detoured I-405 traffic this weekend?
  • How this weekend's clouds and sun will play out around Renton

Also on today's calendar: After Hours concert with Benjamin Hunter and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tukwila man faces rape charge in Renton trail attack (seattleweekly.com) — A Tukwila man has been charged with rape, robbery and assault after a woman was attacked while jogging on a Renton trail near the Seattle Sounders training facility. Renton Police say DNA from glasses left at the scene helped identify the suspect, who was arrested in Tukwila and is being held on $1 million bail pending arraignment.
   

• Northbound I-405 closures with Renton detour (rentonreporter.com) — Northbound I-405 will fully close between Exits 5 and 10 this weekend, sending drivers onto a signed detour that starts at Renton's N Southport Drive/Sunset Boulevard NE. The work is part of the I-405 Renton-to-Bellevue widening and express toll lanes project, aimed at improving travel times and supporting future bus rapid transit service through the corridor.
   

• Seattle weather: Morning clouds, sunny afternoons this weekend (fox13seattle.com) — Western Washington, including the Renton area, can expect cool nights, morning clouds, and sunny afternoons with highs in the low to mid‑70s through the weekend. As you plan outdoor time on local trails or at events, be aware that rain chances increase later next week as fall systems move in, even while Sunday stays mild for Seahawks fans traveling to Arizona.
   

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    Here are some from this morning at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 1. Great Blue Heron 2. Sandhill Cranes 3. Green Heron 4. Northern Harrier 5… (Nextdoor Jones)
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    I saw an older white minivan driving past several mailboxes. The driver seemed to be paying close attention to the mailboxes and looking for an… (Nextdoor Ida Naila - Briarwood)
  • AA2IT posted a job opening for Mailroom Clerk in Renton. Apply here.
  • Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tukwila

  • Report of 2 people slumped in vehicle leads to Tukwila firearm arrest (tukwilablog.com)
  • Seattle Public Schools and teachers union ratify new contract (fox13seattle.com)
  • Seattle man who recruited and armed juveniles for a string of marijuana dispensary robberies sentenced to 17-years in prison (bigcountrynewsconnection.com)

SeaTac

  • Sound Transit will add fare gates to busiest light rail stations (knkx.org)

Kent

  • Forbes ranks Kent School District 49th among top WA employers (kentreporter.com)

Ok Renton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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