KENNYDALE NEWS
Monthly Newsletter of the Kennydale Neighborhood Association
August 2023
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Kennydale and fostering community spirit.
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UPCOMING 405 & N 44th ST CLOSURES –
2 ENTIRE WEEKENDS
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Full weekend closures in August and September
For one weekend in August and one in September, northbound and southbound I-405 will be fully closed. The closures will start on Friday nights and end on Monday mornings.
10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21 and
10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11
All northbound and southbound lanes on I-405 will be closed between Sunset Boulevard Northeast and Coal Creek Parkway.
Several ramps will also be closed:
- Sunset Blvd NE on-ramp to northbound 405
- All ramps at North 30th Street to 405
- All ramps at NE 44th Street to 405
- Northeast 44th Street over I-405** note that entire overpass will be closed as well
- All ramps at 112th Avenue SE/Lake Washington Blvd SE (Exit 9) to 405
- Coal Creek Pkwy SE on-ramp to southbound 405
More info at https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/i-405-summer-closures.html
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Ice Cream Social ~ August 23
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6-8pm, Kennydale Lions Park: 2428 Aberdeen Ave. NE
All Kennydale residents are invited to this free event, which is sponsored by Kennydale Neighborhood Association members, the City of Renton Neighborhood Program, and local businesses.*
Bring your family and join your neighbors and other friends for an evening of fun, socializing and a selection of tasty ice creams and delicious toppings. After they were such a hit in 2022, we will also bring back music provided by local favorite band, the Kennydales! We will offer recreational games for kids of all ages, and will also have special events for kids, such as long-time local favorite, the Reptile Man!
* A complete list of event sponsors will be updated on our website, www.kennydale.org
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Traffic Calming Project--Lake Washington Blvd.
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The City of Renton is installing speed cushions on Lake Washington Blvd N – between Burnett Ave N and Houser Way N
- Construction is tentatively scheduled to start on September 6, 2023
- Construction will be less than 13 working days (weekdays only)
- Traffic on Lake Washington Blvd will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers alternating the flow of traffic around the work zone.
What are speed cushions?
Speed cushions are like speed humps, but they have cut-outs that allow emergency vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances to pass through without slowing down. Speed cushions can help control speeding because they cause car and truck traffic to slow down. Speed cushions can also be used to reduce cut-through traffic.
Questions
Blake Costa, PE, Transportation Operations Engineer: email or 425-430-7242; 425-757-9994 cell
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Kayak or Paddleboard on Lake Washington
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September 10, from 9-11am
meet at Kennydale Beach Park, 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N
Several times during the summer, Board member Tom Jarzynka hosts a fun event on the lake. We have been having a great time paddling around on Lake Washington in the morning with our neighbors, meeting up at Kennydale Beach Park.
What a great way to start the morning with coffee, donuts, and a paddle on the water! We hope to see more neighbors coming out to talk, paddle and enjoy our beautiful neighborhood.
We meet at 9am for some delicious coffee and donuts for everyone to enjoy, then spend a couple of hours on the lake.
Hope to see you there! Be sure to bring your paddleboard, kayak, surfboard, paddleboat... or anything that floats and allows you to keep up (or not) with the group.
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August 23: Ice Cream Social
September 10: Paddleboard and Kayak Event
September 23: KNA Neighborhood Cleanup Day
- 10 to noon; Meet up at Kennydale Park & Ride, 30th St & Park Ave
- Trash bags provided – bring gloves
October 17: Neighborhood Association Quarterly Meeting
- 7 to 8:30 pm at Kennydale Elementary School, 1700 NE 28th St
- Announcements
- Renton Police Public Information Officer Cyndie Morris
- Renton Election Candidates Presentation
- Eight council candidates
- Two mayor candidates
December 7: Holiday Bonfire
December 16: Santa Parade
To visit the regularly updated KNA calendar, go to 2023 Event Calendar. Now you can also subscribe to the calendar to get regular updates.
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Are you a KNA Resident?
Visit our KNA Membership page to learn more about how join the KNA and support the work of our Neighborhood Association.
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Concert Series @ 7-8:30pm:
August 17: The Kennydales, Coulon Park
August 31: Soul Searching Band (tributes to Disco and Motown), Coulon Park.
Don't Forget the Renton Farmer's Market:
Tuesdays from 3-7pm until September 26.
at Piazza Park - S. 3rd and Logan Ave S.
Find info on these and more events at:
Renton City Calendar - rentonwa.gov
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Learn more about local Development Projects
Want to learn more about what is happening with local building and other development? Follow these links to clickable maps showing current and future projects around Kennydale.
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Hate Graffiti--Assistance Required in Reporting
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KNA was contacted by the City of Renton Neighborhood Program on behalf of Renton EHHS to let us know that adjacent neighborhood associations are reporting an uptick in graffiti incidents involving racist graffiti around the Highlands and other areas of the City. These are showing up on traffic signs, bus benches, curbs and buildings.
If you observe any of these, you’re encouraged to report them using the Renton Responds app or by using the ‘Report an Issue’ button on the City’s website at rentonwa.gov.
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Mark Peterson -- President
Mike Jones -- Vice President
Becky Jones -- Secretary
Phillip Ussery -- Treasurer
Mike Battin
Jack Battin
Jon Bye
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Don Fleming
Kathy George
Nicole Graboski
Tom Jarzynka
Paul Miller
Dan Wingard
Meet the Board: Board Members - KNA
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Want to contact the Board with your questions, feedback, or comments? Visit our website and submit our Contact Us form. |
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