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🌱 Patch AM: Where the Cedar River Trail shows off Renton’s best fall color
Make time for Retirement Planning University - Renton Tech - September 2026 on the Renton Patch calendar
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:
- Where the Cedar River Trail shows off Renton's best fall color
- How Renton practices are fueling the Seahawks' 13-game win chase
Also on today's calendar: Wine History: The last 200 Years and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 13 best nature walks to see Seattle fall color (greaterseattleonthecheap.com) (greaterseattleonthecheap.com) — One of the top fall-color walks highlighted runs right from Renton along the Cedar River Trail, following the river from Lake Washington toward Landsburg. The guide also suggests many other free or low-cost autumn strolls around Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, and King County, with tips on timing your outings for the brightest foliage. 
• Seahawks keys in D.C.: Defense's brotherhood; Sam Darnold like Drew Lock (thenewstribune.com) — Seahawks practices at Renton's Virginia Mason Athletic Center are setting the stage for a possible 13th straight win, with a dominant defense and Sam Darnold returning as starter. The piece highlights how Renton-based preparation, depth at safety, and an emerging rushing duo could carry Seattle past Washington despite key injuries.
📸 Around Renton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton
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★ Featured events ★
- Retirement Planning University - Renton Tech - September 2026 →
3000 Northeast 4th Street, Renton
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Wine History: The last 200 Years →
Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
3:00 pm - Toddler Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton
10:30 am - Baby Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton
11:15 am - Tech Help Mondays
Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton
1:00 pm - Trivia Night at dock & drink →
dock and drink, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
5:00 pm - In-person Mobile Office: Renton →
15 S. Grady Way, Suite 409, Renton - Thursday Night Wine Tasting | California Wines →
Vino At The Landing, 800 North 10th Place, Renton
6:00 pm - Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Renton: Small Business Owners Edition →
Restaurant of the Week, Burnett Avenue South, Renton - AI and the Future of Communication →
1000 Oakesdale Avenue Southwest, Renton - Third Annual Battle of the Acoustic Bands →
Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
3:00 pm - Oleaje Flamenco in Concert →
Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Simple Ways to Help Children Adjust to a New School Year —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch
- Hey everyone,
Thank you for all the comments on the "how to cheer up" post. Things have gotten a lot better since then, so I'm not nearly as depressed! It was dark… (Nextdoor Renton Highlands Community) - OWNER FOUND!
Female Husky found outside of Benson Hill Estate Apartments Friendly, comfortable with a car, knows how to sit. Not sure if she's anyone's, looks… (Nextdoor Cascade)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Renton, Washington in Renton. Apply here.
- Freeway Insurance Services America posted a job opening for Bilingual Sales Representative (Sales, Customer Service) in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- South Seattle Smiles Lists 3 Factors That Signal Urgent Dental Care (columbiabusinessmonthly.com)
- Sounder train service disrupted after fatal track incident near Kent Station (komonews.com)
- Rant and Rave: Reader grateful for care after emergency (seattletimes.com)
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- Café Hagen Plans SEA Airport Location (whatnow.com)
- Tulalip Heritage football blanks Darrington (heraldnet.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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