Fire That Damaged Renton Church Ruled Accidental

A fire was reported at the Community of Christ Church Tuesday afternoon.

Drowning Update: Victim Went Fishing, Left Life Jacket in Car

The mother and her eight-year-old daughter left their home at 4 a.m. Sunday morning to go fishing.

Extra Patrols Targeting Drivers Who Text, Talk on Cell Phones

Police will be looking for distracted drivers throughout King County Aug. 5 to Aug. 23.

Renton Woman Drowns on Grayland Beach While Daughter Waits in Car

Incoming tide had surrounded the victim's car with her 8-year-old daughter inside.

Seafair BUI Patrols Net 34 Arrests

An additional 15 people were fined $2,050 for refusing a breath test.

Alcohol Possibly a Factor in Lake Washington Drowning

The body of a 26-year-old man was recovered Saturday night after he was first reported missing in the afternoon during Seafair.

Second Hearing to Address Boysen's Jail Conditions August 23

The Seattle Times reports a hearing on Friday ended when Michael Chadd Boysen, accused of killing his grandparents in March and having attempted suicide multiple times while in custody, tried to walk out of the courtroom.

Man Found Dead Inside Truck East of Renton Identified

The truck belonged to a Renton man who was reported missing on Thursday.

Renton Police Seek Witnesses in I-405 Shooting Wednesday Afternoon

Two victims with wounds assessed to be non life-threatening were located in south Seattle.

Update: Family Member Located Regarding Cremated Remains Found Near Kent

The King County Sheriff’s Office is looking for someone who is missing a box of cremated remains that were found in near Soos Creek Trail last week.

Authorities Rescue 3 Child Victims, Nab 9 Pimps In WA Prostitution Sweep

Operations took place last week in Lakewood, Everett, Federal Way, Kirkland, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, Tukwila, and throughout King County.

Seafair Weekend to Bring Extra BUI Patrols to Lake Washington

The Washington State Patrol and partnering agencies will be looking for people boating under the influence Aug. 2-4.

Repeat Offender Gets 14 Years for Distributing Crack While Armed

Cedric Jackson, 35, was identified as part of a Kent Valley 'Hotspot' Initiative.

Renton Man Accused of Killing Grandparents Isn't Fighting Potential Death Penalty

Attorneys for Michael Chadd Boysen say his treatment in King County Jail has broken his will to live and he is discouraging his lawyers from providing mitigating materials that would fight a death sentence, reports the Seattle PI.

Two Men Wanted in Series of Violent Bank Robberies Arrested in Renton

The men are believed to be involved in five take-over style bank robberies in the region since January.

Update: Renton Man's Stabbing Ruled Homicide

Renton Police Piecing Together Description of KFC Robbery Suspect

Renton Police on Thursday released a vague description of the suspect who robbed a KFC restaurant Wednesday, according to the Renton Reporter.

Renton Toddler Falls from Third-Story Window

Initial reports indicate a window screen gave way, causing the girl to fall three stories to the ground below.

Man Wanted in Connection with Death of Renton Woman Charged with Assault

Linzy Jerome Hopkins remains at large but this week King County prosecutors charged him with assault and unlawful gun possession, according to SeattlePI.com.

Renton Police: Taxi Cab Dispute Involving Dogs Spills into Roadway

The following information from July 3 through July 9 was excerpted from the Renton Police Department's weekly logs. It does not indicate a conviction.

Man Accused of Stalking Former Barista, Assaulting Renton Police Officers

A 29-year-old Bellevue man is accused of stalking a barista days after he finished another felony sentence for stalking her as far back as 2011.

Stuck in Traffic? WSP Suspects Texting to Blame

Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste said the agency is beginning to suspect that many low-speed collisions are caused by distracted drivers traveling at relatively low speeds.

Update: Missing Renton Man Located

If you have contact with Roy Thompson or locate his vehicle, please call King County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center at 206-296-3311.

Two Small Earthquakes Reported in King County—Did You Feel Them?

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake hit Lake City at 6:56 a.m. Friday, followed by a 2.3-magnitude quake east of Redmond at 7:34 a.m.

Kirkland Family Asks for Help to Find Daughter

Aizlyn Weimer's parents consider their 15-year-old daughter to be at risk and are looking for her to ensure her safety.

Renton Police: Grenade Found at Recycling Plant, and Pepper Spray Disperses Fighting Crowd

The following excerpts from police logs covering June 25 to July 2 were provided by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Release Images of Armed Bank Robbery Suspects, Reward Offered

Detectives are investigating a series of 5 armed take over-style bank robberies that have occurred within King County since January 2013 - two of them in Newcastle.

One Fireworks-Related Fire Reported by KCFD 20 Over Fourth of July

No Injuries in Skyway House Fire

Firefighters responded fully involved house fire Wednesday morning on the 12200 block of 56th Place S.

Renton PD Seeks Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

A resident at the Springtree Condominiums reported that she'd woken up at about 4 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26 to find a man she did not know next to her.

WSP Conducting Emphasis Patrols on SR 167, I-5 Corridors in South King County This Week

Troopers are concentrating efforts on DUI, distracted and aggressive drivers on both roadways, plus SR 18 and the section of I-405 that completes the 'South County Metro Loop.'

Masked Gunmen Rob Bank in Newcastle

The King County Sheriff's Office reports two masked suspects with guns robbed a Bank of America branch in Newcastle Monday afternoon and fled with an unknown amount of money.

Collision with Box Truck Blocks SB I-405 for Hours

A pickup rear-ended a stopped box truck on Interstate 405 Saturday evening, blocking the southbound right lane for three hours and injuring one man, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Renton Police: Woman Struggles with Purse Thief, Man Accidentally Shoots Own Leg and Citizen Turns in Explosive Device

The following information from June 18 through June 24 was provided by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Sheriff Orders Temporary Closure of Section of Cedar River

Hazardous logs and construction prompts closure of two mile-stretch between Cedar Grove Road SE and SE Jones Road.

How Can I Tell If My Fireworks Are Legal?

State Fire Marshal Charles Duffy offers tips to make sure your Fourth of July fireworks are permitted to use.

State Reports 354 Fireworks-related Fires, Injuries Last Summer

State Fire Marshal Charles Duffy said 128 fires and 226 injuries were reported during the July 4 holiday in 2012.

Detectives Seek Victims of Vietnamese Con Artist

Detectives are looking for victims of 39-year-old Oanh Nguyen who has been posing as an employee of DSHS to gain the trust of her victims - most of whom do not speak English.

Renton Man Sentenced to 69 Year Prison Term for 2011 Bus Shelter Shooting

Say Keodara, 19, was convicted in May of first-degree murder and three counts of first-degree assault.

Police Seek Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect