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Woman sentenced for identity theft of older King County residents

Investigators identified a total of 44 victims ranging from ages 56 to 97, including residents from Renton, Federal…

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Police agencies host free diversity workshop to attract more officers

The Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Port of Seattle, Renton and Tukwila police departments are teaming up…

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Conference addresses stress in local law enforcement officers

The main focus was to show law enforcement and others a roadmap to an enhanced quality of life.

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Grant allows Renton to add eight new electric vehicle chargers

This is part of Renton’s plan to transition its fleet from gas to electric vehicles.

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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

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Four teens arrested after multi-city crime spree in King County

The targets of the majority of these robberies were gas stations and late-night fast-food restaurants, according to court…

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Renton named Evergreen Community for urban, community forestry

Renton is now one of four Washington cities recognized for urban forestry in new Department of Natural Resources…

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Threatened with a gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office

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King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

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Renton family arrested for role in fentanyl trafficking organization

Law enforcement arrested 17 individuals on Oct. 2 in a multi-state drug ring led by Renton residents.

Ring camera footage captured K’Shawn Konscience Jimerson striking Michael Dean Gray with a wooden stick prior to the stabbing, according to an affidavit of probable cause. (Court documents)

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Suspect in Renton handyman stabbing is back in jail after bail increase

Michael Dean Gray, 65, died Sept. 27.

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Meet Lindbergh High School’s new school resource officer

After being inspired by an SRO in high school, Yusuf Jibril now works as one.

Footage captured on a Ring camera showed K’Shawn Jimerson, 19, strike Michael Dean Gray, 65, with a wooden stick after Gray exited the apartment. (Court documents)

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Suspect in violent Renton stabbing posts bail

K’Shawn Konscience Jimerson, 19, was charged in the death of 65-year-old Michael Dean Gray.

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Beaten by two men | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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School district plans to build new Renton High School

Project involves purchasing 42 parcels adjacent to the current site.

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Renton Police officers at approximately 2:16 p.m. Sept. 27 after a 19-year-old called 911 and reported that he stabbed a man.

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Suspect, 19, arrested in stabbing death of handyman in Renton

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified 65-year-old Michael Dean Gray’s death as a homicide resulting from multiple stab…

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Threats to Renton, Auburn and Kent school districts under investigation

“Targeted schools in my list, Washington,” the post stated with a smiley face emoji prior to listing 22…

On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Beach waters re-open just in time for fall

County officials closed the beach in August due to high levels of bacteria.

District Security Officer John Holbrook, Office Manager Carmen Trezza and PE Teacher Joshua Willecke were among the Renton High School recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Lifesaving Award. Courtesy image

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Renton High School staff receive Governor’s Lifesaving Award

Last year, the staff members all worked together with nurse Danica McLain to save the life of a…

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Minor assaulted | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.