Thursday: Some sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WA minimum wage will rise to $17.73 an hour in 2027 (seattleweekly.com) — Renton workers and employers should prepare for Washington's minimum wage to rise to $17.73 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027, which also boosts salary thresholds for overtime-exempt employees. Renton already has a higher local minimum wage, but this statewide increase will still affect teen pay rates and some salaried workers' overtime eligibility.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Renton Author Creates New Coloring Book Series —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch
Salvation Army Western Territory posted a job opening for Christmas Kettle Worker in Renton. Apply here.
Erie Home, Inc. posted a job opening for Roofing Contractor in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tukwila
Seattle Seahawks Announce 2026 Game Changers Program, presented by BECU (seahawks.com)
WSDOT: Weekend highway construction will impact travel to Sea-Tac Airport (kiro7.com)
Kent political, aerospace leaders on Governor's Space Council (kentreporter.com)
SeaTac
Serving Nostalgia During Their Lunch Break (nytimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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