Car Thieves Target "Steamers"

The Renton Police and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office offer advice on how to avoid becoming a cold-weather auto theft victim.

Renton Man Stabbed at Shoreline Birthday Party

Two men in their 20s were injured early Sunday morning at a party in the 15500 block of Dayton Ave. N.

Natural Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Downtown Renton Safeway

A vendor reportedly broke a one-inch pipe to a heater located at the back of the store.

UPDATE: Missing 89-Year Old Woman Renton Woman Located In Seattle

Seattle police found Audrey Cheshier after she was involved in a one-car accident.

Renton Police Log, Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

The following arrest information was supplied by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATE: Medical Examiner Names Man Found Dead In South Renton

The King County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide.

Firefighters Go Caroling At Fairwood Elementary

Fairwood's Fire Engine 17, Aid car 17, Battalion 13 and the Renton Union's vintage fire engine took part in the school's holiday parade and caroling event.

Renton Police Log, November 19-25

The following arrest information was supplied by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Handcycles Belonging to Paralyzed Renton Veteran Recovered

Renton Police report Saturday that two handcycles belonging to Ernie Butler, a former Air Force pararescue specialist, have been recovered thanks to the help of concerned citizens.

UPDATED: Car Catches Fire Inside Rainier Avenue Auto Repair Shop

No one was injured in the fire.

Renton Police Log, November 13-18

The following arrest information was supplied by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATE: Judge in Florida Releases Jerramy Stevens

The arrest in Tampa of the former Seahawks and Husky player--husband of Hope Solo--was related to his arrest in Kirkland earlier this month as a possible probation violation.

From A Patch Nearby: Mercer Island Police Detective Accidentally Shoots Self In Buttocks

A seven-year veteran with the Mercer Island Police Department was injured by his own weapon on Thursday after handcuffing a narcotics suspect in Shoreline.

Paralyzed Former Air Force Pararescue Specialist Seeks Help Locating Stolen Handcycles

Ernie Butler, and avid handcyclist, is the Executive Director of the Northwest Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Newport Hills Community Church To Hold Fundraiser For Families Left Homeless By Newporter Fire

Six families are displaced after the Newporter Apartment Fire on Tuesday, and the Newport Hills Community Church is holding a pancake fundraiser to raise funds to help with temporary housing.

Renton Firefighters Help Battle Two-Alarm Newport Hills Blaze

Crews from fire departments around the region assisted Bellevue firefighters, who arrived to find flames coming out of the roof of the multi-story structure.

Two Injured After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Power Pole

Police blocked southbound Rainier Avenue South for two hours to investigate the accident.

Man Accused Of Pushing Girlfriend Into Traffic Pleads “Not Guilty”

Frederick Colvin will next appear in court for a case setting hearing, scheduled for December 11.

UPDATED: Renton House Fire Exposes Marijuana Grow Operation

Renton Police are currently serving a search warrant on the home.

Renton Police Log, November 9-11

The following arrest information was supplied by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Block Logan Avenue For Two Hours After Reports Of A "Suspicious Device"

The Port of Seattle Bomb Squad called the device "just a little noisemaker."

Thanksgiving Fire Displaces Greentree Apartment Residents

All apartment residents escaped without injuries.

Keep Your Holiday Happy—Don’t Drive Under The Influence

In 2011, the 22 arrests made for DUI by Washington State Troopers on Thanksgiving Day made it the second highest DUI arrest holiday in King County (second only to New Years Day).

Renton Police Log, November 1-8

The following arrest information was supplied by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Two Felons Face Long Prison Terms For Selling High-Powered Firearms In Renton

Andre Conerly and Daunte Williams sold an assault rifle, a sawed off shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, and a high powered rifle with a silencer to a law enforcement official earlier this year.

Caught on Camera: Do You Know This Suspected Renton ATM Thug?

The King County Sheriff's Department is trying to identify this man who was caught on camera clubbing a woman in an attempt get her to reveal her ATM passcode.

Scholl Family Rebuilds Following Daughter's Brutal Murder

Visit the Scholl Family GiveForward page to donate to their rebuild and offer words of support.

Victim In Wednesday’s Car-Into-Building Crash Identified as Kaye Hall

Kaye Hall worked as an office manager at Farmers Insurance located on Logan Avenue South.

UPDATE: Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Renton Farmers Insurance Building

The woman was inside the Farmers Insurance building when a car crashed into it.

Man Accused Of Pushing Girlfriend Into Oncoming Traffic Remains In Jail On $1 Million Bail

Frederick Colvin is charged with Assault in the First Degree and Reckless Endangerment for allegedly pushing his girlfriend into traffic.

Renton Police Log, October 21-31

The following arrest information was supplied by the Renton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Car vs Semi Closes Southbound 405 For Several Hours Monday Morning

One person was arrested for DUI.

Unattended Space Heater Sparks Skyway Fire, Causes $50,000 In Damages

Renton Fire and Emergency Services assisted Skyway Fire with battling the balze that broke out just before 9 p.m. Friday.

Empty Gas Tank Ends High Speed Chase On I-405

The King County Sheriff's Office reports that a Renton man, who led police on a high-speed chase, surrendered after his car ran out of gas.

Missing Renton Camper Located At Bottom Of Lake Conconully

Police believe Christopher Campbell accidentally drove off the roadway into the lake.

Video: Renton Duo Arrested After Alleged Home Burglary, Police Chase

One suspect, a 37-year-old woman, surrendered at a nearby bank after attempting to cash stolen checks. Another suspect, a 33-year-old man, led police on a brief chase.

WSP Seeks Witnesses To Fiery, Fatal I-5 Collision

Washington State Patrol detectives are asking witnesses to the Interstate 5 fatality collision on Sunday morning to call in.

Renton Man Suspected Of DUI, Causing Multi-Car Accident

The fiery crash killed a Sumner man and injured four.

Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Pushing Woman Into Traffic

The Washington State Patrol arrested a Seattle man who they suspect of shoving a woman into traffic along busy Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Skyway last Monday night.

Neighbors Rally To Fix Highlands Home Damaged In October Shooting

For more information about Sunday's work party, email Mark Martinez at mark76wa@comcast.net or call (425) 301-7522.