Man in critical condition after shooting outside Renton bar

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Man in critical condition after shooting outside Renton bar

Renton Police Department has identified the suspect and is asking public assistance for help with the case.

A bill before lawmakers would outlaw concealed carry on private property

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A bill before lawmakers would outlaw concealed carry on private property

SB 6415 would make it unlawful to carry a concealed firearm into another home without permission, even with…

Renton moves forward with updating small cell ordinance

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Renton moves forward with updating small cell ordinance

Service providers were not happy with the plan council members voted on.

Police arrest two teenagers in connection to Renton homicide

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Police arrest two teenagers in connection to Renton homicide

The victim was found in a car on Jan. 28. He died from gunshot wounds.

Bipartisan bills target Cold War-era prohibition on nuclear attack preparations

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Bipartisan bills target Cold War-era prohibition on nuclear attack preparations

HB 2214 comes at a time of deteriorating relations between the United States and a rival nuclear power.

Traffic shift coming to northbound SR 167 near I-405 interchange in Renton

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Traffic shift coming to northbound SR 167 near I-405 interchange in Renton

WSDOT crew plans to complete striping work to move the northbound SR 167 lanes of traffic starting Jan.…

Lawmakers still grappling with court mandated education funding

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Lawmakers still grappling with court mandated education funding

Roughly $1 billion more is needed, and school districts want their local levies.

King County Council approves creation of Immigrant and Refugee Commission

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King County Council approves creation of Immigrant and Refugee Commission

The commission will act as a central point of contact, communication and coordination for all immigrant and refugee…

Renton Composite Squadron to host open house Feb. 5

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Renton Composite Squadron to host open house Feb. 5

Learn about the available opportunities in the cadet program, which is open to those aged 12 to 20.

Senate Labor and Commerce Committee members Senators Karen Keiser, D-Kent, Bob Hasegawa, D-Beacon Hill, and Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue. (Taylor McAvoy | WNPA)

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Workplace bullying and sexual harassment bills go before lawmakers

The bills come after national reports about Harvey Weinstein’s alleged bullying and sexual harassment of women.

Count Us In 2018 brings nearly 1,000 volunteers

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Count Us In 2018 brings nearly 1,000 volunteers

The unsheltered street count was conducted as a full canvass of all 398 census tracts in King County.

Perpetrators of domestic violence harassment could lose firearm rights

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Perpetrators of domestic violence harassment could lose firearm rights

Proposed SB 6298 adds harassment crimes in a domestic violence setting to existing law.

King County Sheriff’s Office search for double murder suspect

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King County Sheriff’s Office search for double murder suspect

Buchanan is known to frequent Burien, Renton and Seattle. Officials believe he is still in the area.

Renton police search for woman involved in shooting | UPDATE: Suspect arrested

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Renton police search for woman involved in shooting | UPDATE: Suspect arrested

RPD is asking the public to be on the lookout for 55-year-old Jamie L. Kirchman Tureno.

Constantine proposes new department to focus on unincorporated area

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Constantine proposes new department to focus on unincorporated area

The department would focus on areas including Fairwood, East Renton and Skyway.

Thief punches pregnant store employee

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Thief punches pregnant store employee

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.

Truck catches on fire near Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

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Truck catches on fire near Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

No one was injured during the incident.

Photo credit: Creative Justice/Tim Aguero

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Constantine announces initiative to create opportunities for youth facing systemic barriers

King County will partner with 10 community-based organizations to further the Best Start for Kids initiative.

Flu takes toll on medical facilities across Washington state

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Flu takes toll on medical facilities across Washington state

State health officials issue recommendations for when and where to get medical care.

Renton day care slapped with code violation fees

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Renton day care slapped with code violation fees

The school’s owner asked the city to help them keep the their doors open after finding themselves in…