Body of missing 72-year-old swimmer recovered in Renton

The body of a 72-year-old man who went missing after swimming in Lake Sammamish was recovered Thursday evening.

WSP: Drivers shoot at each other on I-5, no injuries reported

An exchange of gunfire broke out between two drivers on I-5 in King County, right in the middle of rush-hour traffic.

Firefighters: Car crashes into Renton restaurant, several injuries reported

According to Renton Fire Department, a vehicle crashed into Plum Delicious restaurant on NE Sunset Blvd. around 5 p.m. The building may be compromised, firefighters said.

Father, 2 daughters starved to death in Renton apartment, medical examiner finds

A father and his two teenage daughters were found dead in a Renton apartment in Dec. 2021. On Thursday, the medical examiner ruled they all died from starvation, ruling the father intentionally starved himself days after his daughters died.

Father, 2 daughters starved to death in Renton apartment: Medical examiner
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A father and his two teenage daughters were found dead in a Renton apartment in Dec. 2021. On Thursday, the medical examiner ruled they all died from starvation, ruling the father intentionally starved himself days after his daughters died.

Church in Renton vandalized with 'Abortions save lives'

A Catholic Church was vandalized in Renton Friday night, the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade. Authorities say additional patrol will be provided as a precaution for places of worship as well as locations of care for women’s health following similar incidents in the region.

Renton police seek help identifying catalytic converter thief

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole a catalytic converter from a homeowner’s driveway near last week. 

Following human trafficking incident, King County Council proposes better regulation of massage parlors

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn introduced legislation on Thursday that would create a workgroup to make recommendations on updating county regulations on massage parlors in order to prevent human trafficking.

Doug Baldwin, United Way host Community BBQ

The United Way of King County threw a BBQ and celebration in Renton to bring the community together following the pandemic.  Hundreds turned out to enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere at Saturday's event. 

King County deputies seeing increase in human trafficking reports

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested after Renton police say she held a woman against her will and sexually exploited her at a massage parlor.

Renton police search for armed robbery suspect

Officers are continuing their search for an armed robbery suspect, believed to be near The Landing shopping plaza on Wednesday.

Lind Ave. overpass still shut down after collision Monday
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A truck hit the underside of the overpass yesterday, and three beams were damaged. One lane in each direction will likely close for repairs.

Caravan of police vehicles on I-5 were headed to SWAT operation

A 33-year-old man who was wanted in connection to a shooting in Renton earlier this month was arrested in Lynnwood on June 9. 

Renton Police seek help finding missing man last seen May 25

The Renton Police Department (RPD) is asking the public for help in finding a missing man, double amputee who uses a motorized wheelchair.