It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Renton, WA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Renton, WA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Renton, WA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Renton, WA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
RENTON—High school seniors and new graduates from across Washington state were honored Friday, June 6, at STEM Signing Day, hosted by Boeing in collaboration with the Seattle Seahawks and Partnership for Learning. Held at the National Football League’s Virginia Mason Athle...
RENTON—High school seniors and new graduates from across Washington state were honored Friday, June 6, at STEM Signing Day, hosted by Boeing in collaboration with the Seattle Seahawks and Partnership for Learning. Held at the National Football League’s Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, the annual celebration recognized students committed to pursuing post-secondary education and credentials in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Graduating with a bachelor of science in Engineering Physics from the Lenoir-Rhyne University, Dereke Young, a Wide Receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, shared advice to the students he would have told his younger self prior to entering college:
“You have to put in time and effort in both in order to succeed. My advice to you guys would be to do that, and that takes a lot of discipline. Like I said, you’re going to be on your own. You’re not going to have mommy or daddy by your side, but use the things that they taught you growing up because they groomed you for this next step that you’re about to take in life,” Young said.
Modeled after signing days for college athletes, STEM Signing Day featured students signing letters of intent to enroll in STEM-related programs at colleges, universities, or technical schools. The event drew parents, community leaders, educators, elected officials, and business representatives who gathered to commend the students’ dedication and encourage their pursuit of careers driving innovation and economic growth in Washington and beyond.
“These students represent the incredible promise of the next generation of STEM professionals,” said Gina Breukelman, Senior Manager, Northwest Region, Boeing Global Engagement. “They’ve worked hard to discover their interests and develop their skills. We’re proud to support their continued growth and look forward to the impact they will make in our communities and across industries.”
The 50 students honored, plan to pursue an array of STEM disciplines, including aerospace engineering, computer engineering, neuroscience, nursing, microbiology, symbolic systems and more, at colleges and universities including University of Washington, Washington State University, Sanford, and California Institute of Technology.
Henry M. Jackson High School senior Shreya Karthik, one of six Snohomish County students participating in STEM Signing Day, will pursue a career in medicine beginning this fall at Brown University with degrees in Neuroscience and Environmental Science. Neuroscience is the study of the body’s nervous system—the body’s communication and control network, responsible for coordinating and regulating nearly all bodily functions, from movement and sensation to cognition and emotion.
“I think that my story with neuroscience really started with my dad’s fight against encephalitis,” Karthik said. “He was diagnosed with severe encephalitis, and it was just like a really turbulent time for my family. And being able to see the doctors work through that, feeling their care and their compassion, and how that uplifted my family, I wanted to give that to other people… especially working with neurodivergent youth.”
Karthik volunteers in the stroke department of a local hospital and at a camp for neurodivergent youth. Her favorite dessert is fried ice cream and enjoyed reading the book by Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner.
Her mother, Vinodhini, a civil engineer by trade, and father, Selvakumar, an Engineering Manager at Microsoft, both shared that Shreya always displayed empathy and compassion towards others.
“Even from childhood she was very fixed on medicine,” her mother Vinodhini told the Lynnwood Times. “We were actually scared because we are like family of engineers and we didn’t know this route, especially in the US because we both studied in India; so, we were worried, but she figured it out.”
Avery Wolf and Shyla Weeks, both Snohomish High School students, this fall will be attending the University of Washington and Central Washington University respectively.
Weeks, decided to pursue a Biophysics STEM path after learning about biomedical research using venom-derived antibodies to identify and target cancer cells.
“I’m a big science girl,” Weeks told the Lynnwood Times. “I really like anything math and science. It just clicks with my brain.”
Outside of academics, Weeks is a varsity wrestler—current team captain—and is part of her school’s theater club—she also enjoys performing in a community theater.
“She’s a blessing, always an adventure, a surprise,” Shyla’s mom Molly shared. “She always comes up with something new, which is fun.”
Wolf, who is pursuing an Earth and Space Sciences STEM path is currently enrolled in the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) program at Everett Community College.
Wolf is also in the theater club with Weeks at Snohomish High School as its public relations officer. She is an avid reader of scientific journals and loves learning about other people’s life stories through reading biographies.
“She’s amazing,” Avery’s mom Adrienne said. “She’s just creative and intelligent and fun to be around.”
Avery’s mom, a current preschool teacher, is a strong believer in early childhood learning and stressed the importance of playtime in a child’s development, especially as it pertains to STEM career paths.
“We need to let them be imaginative, creative, innovative, solve their own problems so that they become these stronger students when they need to be,” Adrienne added.
All three Snohomish County students attending STEM Sign Day appreciated their teachers and spoke positively of their respective high schools. Other Snohomish County students recognized were:
Boeing has supported STEM Signing Day in Washington since its inception in 2017, recognizing students who are committed to building the skills and knowledge needed to power the future. The company created STEM Signing Day because innovation and problem solving, key STEM skills Breukelman said, are critically important to keeping Puget Sound a leading global aerospace and technology hub.
“Today you are not just making a decision picking a college or major, you are making a choice,” Doug Ackerman, Vice President of Quality for Boeing Commercial Airplanes told students Friday. “You’re choosing to solve problems. You’re choosing to solve problems that matter. You’re choosing to contribute to human knowledge. You’re choosing to build a future not just for yourselves but for other people as well. And that is an honorable path to pursue.”
His words of wisdom to early-career STEM students were to stay relentlessly and passionately curious, be brave and stick by what you believe in, and keep showing up to find the next problem to solve.
The Renton School District, in King County, partners with Boeing on its pre-employment training program and programs like the Renton Promise, which offers full tuition and fee coverage for Renton Technical College for the first two years for all Renton School graduates.
“We’re lucky to have such strong partners in Boeing and the Seahawks, who support the growth and well-being of our young people through innovative programs like today’s event,” Armando Pavone, Mayor of the city of Renton said.
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, quipped that she started her STEM career path in accounting with the hopes of making “good money.”
“I don’t know if they [her teachers] were accurate in the really making really good money, but it was a good living,” Mayor Backus said. “I worked for the Boeing Company for 25 years in finance; so, I am really proud of the time that I was at Boeing and in fact, the Boeing Company helped pay for my last two years of my college career.”
Snohomish County is home to the largest concentration of aerospace jobs in the western United States, anchored by Boeing’s Everett facility and a skilled manufacturing workforce. The county offers a strong value proposition for companies focused on innovation, sustainability and supply chain such as space station manufacturer Gravitics, Everett-based transportation electrification company MagniX, quantum computing company ionQ, fusion research companies Helion Energy and Zap Energy, Everett-based Off Planet Research (OPR), Marysville’s green-maritime manufacturer Echandia, and the new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research and Development Center at Paine Field.
Rep. Alex Ybarra (R-Quincy) shared the unorthodox career path to achieving one’s goals from not learning to speak and write English until High School which led to a bachelor of science degree in Mathematics and then a Master of Business Administration, to becoming a rocket scientist then an engineering analyst doing mathematics and statistics alongside being a state legislator.
“Everybody has a different route, including every one of these students in this room,” Rep. Ybarra said. “You can’t write your own rules on how you get there, but when you get there, it’s fabulous. It’s great. I mean, I’m so glad to be a STEM major.”
Washington was ranked fifth overall for most innovative in an assessment by WalletHub released in March 2025 that included criteria such as the share of STEM professionals, projected STEM jobs, and student scores on Advanced Placement exams. WalletHub also ranked Washington as the third strongest state economy in the country in 2024 with criteria that included the number of exports per capita and startup activity.
Major employers such as Boeing, Microsoft, Costco, Amazon, and Electroimpact still call Washington state home. Boeing was founded in a shipyard on Seattle’s Duwamish River in 1916, launching the state’s reputation for STEM careers in addition to lumber, fishing, and agriculture industries.
According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, aerospace is the state’s top export; in 2024, almost $18 billion of the state’s nearly $45 billion in exported commodities was related to aircraft that year.
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What the New Pricing Structure for Xfinity Internet Plans Means for Renton ResidentsComcast, King County’s largest internet service provider, is rolling out a new pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet plans, promising simpler, more transparent pricing with no contracts and no hidden fees. The announcement, which includes a 5-year price guarantee option, could have significant implications for nearly three million Washington households that are navigating rising living costs and increasing demand for reliable home connecti...
Comcast, King County’s largest internet service provider, is rolling out a new pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet plans, promising simpler, more transparent pricing with no contracts and no hidden fees. The announcement, which includes a 5-year price guarantee option, could have significant implications for nearly three million Washington households that are navigating rising living costs and increasing demand for reliable home connectivity.
The new “everyday price” plans feature four national internet tiers ranging from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps, each bundled with unlimited data, a high-performance Xfinity WiFi Gateway, and a free line of Xfinity Mobile for one year. Prices start at $40/month for 300 Mbps with a 1-year guarantee, and go up to $130/month for 2 Gbps with the everyday price.
Additionally, the Xfinity WiFi Gateway included in all plans offers advanced features like parental controls, cybersecurity protection, and WiFi Motion—technology that turns connected devices into motion sensors for added home awareness. These features are accessible through the redesigned Xfinity app.
Why It Matters in Renton
Many Renton residents rely on Xfinity as the primary high-speed provider. The new simplified pricing and unlimited data could make high-speed internet more accessible and affordable for local households. Comcast’s new pricing model could offer relief to families seeking predictable internet costs, especially as remote work, online learning, and streaming continue to drive bandwidth needs.
Competitive Landscape: This pricing change comes amid growing competition. According to a research report last month from Open Signal, Xfinity has increased its tally of head-to-head wins from the previous report — not only does Xfinity beat the competition for Reliability Experience, it breaks out of a statistical tie with T-Mobile for Upload Speed, winning all match-ups with T-Mobile outright this time around.
What’s Next
Renton residents can sign up for the new plans online or at local Xfinity stores starting today. A pricing change could directly affect a significant portion of the local population and Comcast’s new approach may offer a more stable and accessible path to high-speed internet for many.
Consumers can sign up for Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Mobile online at www.xfinity.com or at their local Xfinity store.
Disclaimer: Andy Colley is a senior director and copywriter for Comcast NBCUniversal.
Rallies have been scheduled across King County and the nation June 14 in response to the federal government’s policies and as well as its recent handling of protests in Los Angeles.An organization called No Kings is mobilizing the demonstrations to coincide with President Donald Trump’s scheduled military parade in Washington, D.C. Its website at nokings.org allows users to search for a demonstration near their zip code.Rallies in King County on ...
Rallies have been scheduled across King County and the nation June 14 in response to the federal government’s policies and as well as its recent handling of protests in Los Angeles.
An organization called No Kings is mobilizing the demonstrations to coincide with President Donald Trump’s scheduled military parade in Washington, D.C. Its website at nokings.org allows users to search for a demonstration near their zip code.
Rallies in King County on June 14 include:
• Federal Way: Noon to 2 p.m. at South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South.
• Auburn: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Auburn Way North and 15th Street NE.
• Enumclaw: Noon to 2 p.m. at Griffin Avenue and Porter Street.
• Maple Valley: Noon to 2 p.m. at 26710 Maple Valley Black Diamond Road SE.
• Covington: Noon to 2 p.m. (RSVP on website for location of private event).
• Des Moines: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Catch Plaza.
• Renton: Noon to 1 p.m. at North 10th Street and Logan Avenue North.
• Issaquah: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Front Street North and Northeast Gilman Boulevard.
• North Bend: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Bend Way and Park Street.
The website describes No Kings Day as “a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.”
This week (May 18-24) is National Public Works Week, and we'd like to give a big THANK YOU to all of our Public Works staff.During the council meeting, a proclamation was designated. Utility Systems Director, Ron Straka, accepted the proclamation and emphasized the importance of the work the department does in protecting the city&rsquo...
This week (May 18-24) is National Public Works Week, and we'd like to give a big THANK YOU to all of our Public Works staff.
During the council meeting, a proclamation was designated. Utility Systems Director, Ron Straka, accepted the proclamation and emphasized the importance of the work the department does in protecting the city’s infrastructure, environment, and providing services that contribute to the quality of life of residents and workforce.
This year's national theme is "People, Purpose, Presence." These three cornerstone ideals motivate public works professionals to serve their communities every day. Public works professionals are ever present, working in the background above and below the surface.
The department currently has 209 employees across several divisions including the Renton Municipal Airport, Facilities, Sustainability & Solid Waste, Transportation Systems, Maintenance, and Utility Systems.
Here are just SOME updates from our Public Works Departments.
When dry weather hits, the Public Works Maintenance crews spring into action to repair asphalt, potholes, and sidewalks impacted by weather conditions and everyday wear.
The concrete truck purchased last year has allowed staff to address those repairs promptly and efficiently.
Some recently completed asphalt repair projects include Union Ave. NE (from NE 10th to NE 5th St.) and NE 3rd St. (from I-405-Monroe Ave NE).
A large sidewalk project involving roughly 40 yards of concrete is coming soon on 164th Ave. SE (between 116th Ave. SE and 125th Ave. SE). The project will repair sections damaged by city trees that created trip hazards.
The Facilities Division has been working on repairs to Henry Moses Aquatic Center since it closed for the season in the fall of 2024. The upgrades should be completed in time for the June 21 reopening.
The project's work includes:
These planned repairs will improve safety, comfort, and reliability, creating a more welcoming, healthy, and engaging space.
In addition to meeting Renton’s immediate needs, the Public Works Department is focused on:
Zero Waste Plan
The Sustainability & Solid Waste team is looking for feedback from residents on the draft Zero Waste Plan. This plan provides strategies for residents and commercial solid waste customers to reduce waste, recycle and compost, and dispose of waste responsibly. Provide your feedback by July 31.
New waste collection contract
In the next few months, the Sustainability & Solid Waste team will release a request for proposal for Renton’s next waste collection contract. The team recently concluded a survey to learn more about what residents would like to see included in the next collection contract.
Water Quality Report
The annual Water Quality Report is coming soon. Made by the Utility Systems Division, this report highlights important information about our water quality, how to save water, and more. The report will be posted on the city’s website in late June/early July.
Greenhouse Gas Inventory update: The Utility Systems Division is updating the city’s municipal greenhouse gas inventory. This inventory provides an updated accounting of the greenhouse gases associated with city operations. The report will give the city information on how we are improving our carbon footprint.
During Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone designated May 17-23 as Safe Boating & Paddling Week. This week means a lot to Renton as recreational activities in our waterways have gotten more popular in the last few years.
Most serious drowning accidents while boating or paddling could have been avoided if more people had worn life jackets.
Last weekend, Renton Parks and Recreation supported water safety efforts by handing out 145 lifejackets to youth participants during Safety Fest.
The proclamation was accepted by Deborah Alderman and members of the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Renton Flotilla 2-5. Deborah echoed the importance of wearing lifejackets while out on the water.
Whether you’re exploring Lake Washington, swimming at the beach, or on the Cedar River, we hope you and your loved ones enjoy the waters safely by wearing a lifejacket and following safety tips.
Washington state recently passed the Organics Management Law, which requires commercial customers (restaurants, office buildings, etc.) to separate their food and yard waste from their garbage by 2030.
In Renton, business owners have access to recycling and food waste collection, but businesses only recycle or compost 13% of their waste.
The Public Works Department's Sustainability & Solid Waste team launched the Waste Reduction Assistance for Businesses Program to help businesses reduce food waste in landfills.
The program offers businesses that generate food and yard waste free training and materials. Outreach staff work with Republic Services to change a business’ waste service levels, train business staff in multiple languages on composting and recycling, put up multilingual signage and stickers, and provide supplies such as lidded food waste bins and compostable bags.
Offering this program is one of several strategies from city's first Zero Waste Plan. Please provide your feedback on the draft plan by July 31 at yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/zero-waste-plan.
Interested in saving money on your garbage bills and protecting Renton's environment? Contact the Solid Waste Program Manager, Meara Heubach, to join the program.
Hear first-hand from the manager of Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya on Rainier about how the program has helped their business: YouTube.
Come enjoy the next 2025 Neighborhood Program BBQ! Join the Neighborhood Program and participating city departments for free food, music, and fun next Friday, May 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Philip Arnold Park in Renton Hill (720 Jones Ave. S.).
RSVP at rentonwa.gov/register using the keyword ‘bbq’. This event is free and open to all residents! See you there!
The 2025 BBQ Series is hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation’s Neighborhood Program.
Ten Renton High School seniors in the Aerospace Manufacturing class have been offered jobs at The Boeing Company right after graduation.
These students have been learning specific skills through Renton School District's (RSD) Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program (BPET). The program lets students move into full-time employment positions at the Renton plant.
Aerospace Manufacturing courses are available at all of RSD's comprehensive high schools. These courses teach skills that match Boeing's employment needs, allowing Renton students to work full-time after graduation.
Renton students can also use Boeing's paid college program to continue their education while working.
This program is an example of Renton using tools and resources to improve students' access to opportunities in our community.
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