🌱 Patch AM: What King County’s asphalt-plant land purchase means for Renton neighbors

Hey there, Renton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What King County's asphalt-plant land purchase means for Renton neighbors
• Meet the Renton beatboxer pushing the limits of vocal percussion
• What Seahawks camp in Renton revealed before the real games start

Also on today's calendar: After Hours concert with Benjamin Hunter and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A quick morning shower, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
• Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Renton, WA asphalt plant war ends as King County buys land (fox13seattle.com) — King County has bought the long-disputed Cedar River property along SR‑169 near Renton, officially ending plans for a controversial asphalt plant and preserving the land for public use. Officials now want local input on how to use the site, from habitat restoration to new parks, trails, and connections to nearby McGarvey Park and protected areas.
   

2. Artist of the Week: Vincent Bantasan, a.k.a. The Beatbox Panda (seattlerefined.com) — A Renton-based beatboxer known as The Beatbox Panda is turning a lifelong passion into a full-time performance career, from local stages to opening for major acts. He explains how he builds complex vocal routines, draws inspiration from many genres, and tests new material at open mics. Fans can follow his social media for upcoming Seattle-area shows and evolving multimedia projects.
   

3. Preseason is over. Real games are next. What did we learn? (komonews.com) — Seahawks training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton has wrapped, and the team now turns from preseason experiments to meaningful games. A local columnist says the Super Bowl champs stayed grounded despite Hard Knocks cameras, highlights concerns about kicker Jason Myers' shaky preseason numbers, and notes strong growth from backups fighting for roster spots.
   

4. Chehalis man faces DUI charge after crash on Interstate 5 in Tacoma (tri-cityherald.com) — A Renton woman was injured in a three-car crash on southbound I-5 in Tacoma after a Chehalis driver allegedly hit her stopped vehicle on the shoulder. State troopers say drugs or alcohol were factors, and the Chehalis man is expected to face a DUI charge. All drivers wore seat belts, and the roadway was blocked for just over two hours.
   

📸 Around Renton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton

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Monday August 31
• Family Engagement Days
  Meadow Crest Early Learning Center Renton, WA 98057
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  1:00 pm
• Tech Help Mondays
  Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
  1:00 pm
• English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  2:00 pm
• Friends of the Fairwood Library Meeting
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• King County Department of Local Services Office Hours
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  1:00 pm
• Chess Drop-In
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  3:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• After Hours concert with Benjamin Hunter →
  Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  1:00 pm
• English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Online Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
  1:00 pm
• Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Club
  Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038
  5:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Staying Motivated When You Feel Run‑Down —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch

• I had forgotten about the eclipse until my lovely lady mentioned it.
  I ran up to the Fred Meyer parking lot on Benson and snapped a few photos. So beautiful, with the clouds surrounding it. (Nextdoor Talbot Hill)
• PLEASE IM DEVASTATED, I still can't find my cat!!
  He's never been outside, I know that people say that since he's never been outside, they won't go very far, but I can't seem to find him anywhere and… (Nextdoor Summerwind)

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Renton. Apply here.
• Renton School District posted a job opening for Football - Assistant Coach (2026-27) in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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