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Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services are now under one roof
“Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get…
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Inquest jury hears case of 2019 Renton police shooting
Jurors will determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Mantry Norris.
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Renton to receive lump sum from opioid distributor settlement
City will put this money toward various substance use prevention efforts and more.
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Firefighters extinguish large brush fire in Renton
Renton firefighters responded to a large brush fire Friday evening, April 19, on the 500 block of Grandey…
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Inquest finalized for 2019 officer-involved shooting in Renton
Anthony Tovar, 43, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds on Dec. 12, 2019.
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Small crowd in Renton protests nuclear arms, military spending
Washington Against Nuclear Weapons Coalition gathered various groups on Tax Day to get Congressman Adam Smith’s attention.
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Renton teen charged as adult in homicide
Suspect was already on electronic home detention for pending firearm-related charges and was ordered not to have contact…
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Renton police arrest suspect accused of stabbing woman
Detectives located the knife used in the incident in a recycling bin while investigating the stabbing.
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Prosecutors to review 2023 officer-involved shooting in FW
Prosecutors will review a multi-agency team’s investigation into the officer-involved shooting of a 43-year-old man that resulted in…
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Council roundup: Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation
“I encourage all residents to join advocates and communities throughout King County in taking action to prevent sexual…
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DUI crash in Renton injures three; cars engulfed in flames
A fiery three-vehicle collision in Renton on April 14 injured three drivers, hospitalizing two.
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Renton increases hiring bonus for new police officers
Bonus is a $20,000 payment upon hire and $20,000 payment upon completion of a one year probation.
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Data shows youth crime is on the rise in Renton
Crimes involving firearms and domestic violence served as the department’s “biggest concerns.”
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American Legion honors local first responders for heroism
On March 28, the Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 honored two area first responders at its…
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Renton police take over investigation of business owner’s death
The Renton Police Department announced April 4 that they have taken over the investigation into the kidnapping and…
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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…
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Legislation ensures services for young children with disabilities
Advocates and providers gathered in Olympia on March 26 as Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1916, a…
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Driver in fatal Renton crash placed under house arrest
Bail for Chase Daniel Jones, accused of four counts of vehicular homicide, was initially set at $1 million