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In today's newsletter:

  • How a North Renton demolition turned into a dust-filled disruption.
  • Which key Seahawks might finally be back on the field?
  • What changes when Renton's Kia and Hyundai dealerships get new owners?

Also on today's calendar: Oyster Fest Specials at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog giving way to sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Renton, WA demolition dust, road closures frustrate nearby businesses (newsbreak.com) — North Renton businesses and residents are grappling with heavy demolition dust, surprise road closures, and lost revenue from the teardown of a long-abandoned building between downtown and The Landing. Shop owners say they weren't warned about timelines or mitigation plans and have pressed the City of Renton to pause work until health and property concerns are addressed.
   

2. Seahawks give injury updates on Leonard Williams, Zach Charbonnet (theolympian.com) — From the Seahawks' Renton headquarters, coach Mike Macdonald says Leonard Williams is likely to play this week despite an ankle injury, but running back Zach Charbonnet still won't return against the 49ers. Charbonnet is progressing in practice, safety Ty Okada may finally debut after a hamstring issue, and the team expects to add veteran Joe Mixon for backfield depth.
   

3. CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker (dealershipguy.com) — Renton drivers should know that Canadian group Go Auto has bought the Car Pros Kia Renton and Car Pros Hyundai Renton dealerships, part of a three-store deal in the Seattle-Tacoma area. The stores will reopen under new ownership, signaling continued consolidation in the local auto market but keeping familiar brands and locations in place for shoppers and service customers.
   

4. Renton Reporter wins three Best Newspaper awards (rentonreporter.com) — Renton readers can celebrate that the Renton Reporter just picked up three statewide journalism awards, including recognition for coverage of Cedar River flooding and local school funding challenges. The honors, given at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association convention, highlight strong reporting about Renton's schools, sports, and flood risks that directly affect local families and businesses.
   

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    All of these were taken in Las Vegas...it's been fun being with my kids and grandkids and I'm ready for home. Visited the strip all day yesterday… (Nextdoor Jones)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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