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State DOC pledges to reduce use of solitary confinement

Goal is to lower the rate by 90% in the next five years in Washington state prisons.

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No fireworks in Renton this year

Extra officers will patrol the parks on the Fourth of July.

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Boy assaults family over game console | Renton police blotter

June 29 edition

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Stolen merchandise piles high at the Federal Way residence of a man suspected of trafficking in stolen merchandise.

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Renton police recover $1.5M of stolen merchandise in Federal Way man’s home

Renton police served a search warrant at a Federal Way residence on June 20.

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Renton man charged with murder in connection to casino shooting

Omar Upham Jr., 21, is facing five felony charges.

Geographical distribution map of shots fired incidents in the first quarter of 2023 in King County. (Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.)

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King County sees reduction in gun violence in first quarter of 2023

King County sees reduction in gun violence in first quarter of 2023

Average annual salaries of the King County police departments’ top 15 paid employees per department (By Benjamin Leung)

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How much are South King County police chiefs earning?

This analysis breaks down the salaries between police chiefs in Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent and Renton.

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Renton woman dies in vehicle collision

The collision took place just before 3 p.m. on June 5 along I-405.

First responders block the entrance to the Valley View Condominiums on June 5. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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2 injured in Valley View Condominiums fire

The Renton Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire at approximately 1:15 p.m. on June 5, along with…

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Unknown suspect stabs girl, 14, in Renton

Renton police have not yet identified a suspect.

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Renton police blotter | June 1 edition

Shooting at gas station, drive-by shooting, assault and more.

A file photo shows bags of illicit drugs seized by police. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration photo)

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Fentanyl deaths in Renton on the rise since 2019

So far this year, 22 individuals have died as a result of fentanyl overdoses.

Renton police have received two reports in May regarding potential luring attempts on Edmonds Avenue Northeast. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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Renton police warn of possible luring suspect

A suspect allegedly attempted to lure two girls into his vehicle on separate occasions this month.

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Renton police blotter | May 25 edition

A summary of recent incidents in Renton.

Renton police investigate the shooting death of Gerzon J. Garcia-Ruvalcaba, 17, on May 6 in the 4300 block of Northeast 4th near Safeway. (Courtesy of Randy Corman)

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Renton police say fatal shooting of teen is possibly gang-related

The department is continuing to investigate the May 6 homicide.

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Assault and carjackings | Renton police blotter

The reporting party said several unknown subjects robbed her at gunpoint and stole her vehicle.

The King County Sheriff’s Office booked Jerome Frank Jones into King County Jail on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy of the Washington Department of Corrections)

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Man pleads not guilty to 1994 Renton murders

In October 1994, a 23-year-old mother and her 3-year-old son were found shot to death in Renton.

Renton police investigate the scene of a 17-year-old teenager's homicide near Safeway. (Courtesy of Randy Corman)

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Police investigating death of teenager in Renton

The 17-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds on May 6.

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Renton police charge suspect in 1994 double murder

Victims were Stacy Ann Falcon-Dewey, 23, and her 3-year-old son, Jacob.

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Renton police blotter | May 4 edition

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