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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend
From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…
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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent
Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded
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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments
Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex
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Dual Language program to open in Renton in 2024-25 school year
By Annika Hauer, For the Reporter
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Renton Downtown Partnership offers money to stay at local hotels
Book a two-night stay at a participating Renton hotel and qualify for the reward.
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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services
All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.
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In-law threatens man with shotgun | Renton Police Blotter
Following is a sample from the Renton police log.
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See something, bark something: Register for Dog Walker Watch training
The training class will take place 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.
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Renton police arrest suspect accused of stabbing relative
Renton police arrested a homicide suspect on Aug. 9 who was believed to have attacked a relative with…
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Renton firefighters respond to fire disaster in Maui
The firefighters are part of a federal task force known as Washington Task Force 1.
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No bombs found after anti-LGBTQ+ threats made to Brewmaster’s Taproom
The threatening email claimed that bombs were placed at the taproom and the owner’s home, disrupting the venue’s…
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Student’s assault on Renton teacher raises district safety concerns
Video shows violent attack in hallway; 12-year-old girl had prior criminal history.
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Motorcyclist dies in early morning collision in Renton
Speed served as a potential factor in the collision, according to the police department.
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988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary
From July 2022 to June 2023, the crisis centers answered 65,029 calls, 11,808 texts, and 13,064 chats.
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Boeing awards $250k grant to Renton School Foundation
The grant will help support mathematic development for the Renton school district’s elementary school and middle school students.
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Two weekend crashes leave 5 dead in Renton in the span of an hour
Two seperate accidents resulted in vehicle fires in the early morning of Aug. 5.
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Shots fired at Teasdale Park; couple carjacked during drug deal | Renton police blotter
Also, a drive-by shooting at Fred Meyer.
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Renton Regional Fire Authority applauds all-women engine crew
Engine 313 was among first to respond to an aircraft crash on July 31.