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Hey hey Renton! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Renton's new mega-sorter speeds your library holds.
  • How Renton's yearlong data center pause could affect power, water, growth
  • Will Renton keep its license plate cameras? Have your say soon.

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, William F.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. King County Library System debuts North America's largest materials sorter hub in Renton (komonews.com) — Renton is now home to King County Library System's new central sorting hub, bringing nearly 40 additional jobs and faster delivery of books and media to local branches. Located in the Oakesdale area, the $5.2 million robotic system replaces an aging sorter, improves working conditions for staff, and will soon be open for behind-the-scenes public previews.
   

2. Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers (rentonreporter.com) — Renton has hit pause on new large data centers for up to a year, after the City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on new applications and expansions. City leaders say they need time to study how massive AI-driven facilities could strain Renton's power, water, and neighborhoods, while still allowing existing centers to maintain operations without expanding their footprint or utility use.
   

3. Renton, WA Flock cameras on hold as city plans virtual town hall (fox13seattle.com) — Renton's Flock license plate cameras remain shut off after a split city council vote, and the city is renegotiating its contract before November. With residents raising privacy and surveillance concerns, Renton Police will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. so locals can learn about the technology and weigh in on its future.
   

4. Final primary election results are in for Renton voters (rentonreporter.com) — Renton voters now have final August primary results for key federal, legislative, county, and judicial races that cover the city. The article details who advanced in Congressional Districts 8 and 9, Legislative District 11, and several statewide and county contests, helping residents see which candidates they'll likely choose between in November's general election.
   

5. Providence Health Plan to close completely after Medicare Advantage deal falls through (healthcaredive.com) — Providence Health Plan, run by Renton-based Providence, is shutting down all of its insurance lines after a deal to preserve its Medicare Advantage plans collapsed. The move will eventually force tens of thousands of members across western states to find new coverage, while the Renton-headquartered health system continues selling off side businesses and working to stabilize its finances.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What is the best place for a dog that we want to re home but also to make sure that this lil dog gets the treatment and care it needs before finding her a new permanent family ??
    Her name is Bella she is a purebred Havanese and she is eight years old, this lil one has skin allergies and she's very sensitive to certain food and… (Nextdoor Talbot Hill)
  • Any house cleaners in my area?
    My husband and I are looking for someone to come clean our 2 bed 2 bath apartment in downtown Renton once a week. Thank you (Nextdoor Downtown Renton)
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Renton. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for ASSISTANT MANAGER STORE (07155) 4020 NE 4th St in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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