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Closer look at King County gun violence stats | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, we look at how King County has seen a reduction in gun violence so far in 2023. Also: prosecutors charge a teen as an adult in the shooting death of a 20-year-old male.

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2 men killed June 16 in Federal Way shooting outside Twin Lakes Safeway

A man claiming to be the shooter turned himself in hours after the shooting, police say.

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Prepare for summer smoke and wildfire now, says DOH

For those on a budget, DIY home air filters are an option that will last through the smoky season.

  • Jun 15, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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Auburn police seek rape suspect

Stranger walked into an apartment complex June 1 on Lea Hill and held a knife to a woman’s throat

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Crews extinguish Renton fire in vacant Boeing building

Two unhoused people and a dog were found unharmed on the roof of the building in June 11 fire

  • Jun 14, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat

Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Authorities capture escaped teen criminals | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, authorities capture several teens, including a convicted killer, who escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center; and four suspects are arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a cannabis dispensary.

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Renton police arrest four following armed carjacking

Three of the suspects were reportedly juveniles, and one was a young adult.

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Federal Way man charged in May killing

Prosecutors believe the man dumped the body of Roman Hurtado Hudai May 20 near Auburn

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Renton woman dies in vehicle collision on Interstate 405

Crash in Renton just before 3 p.m. on June 5

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A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo by Conor Wilson/Sound Publishing

Long-term closure of SR 18 truck lane starts June 7

People who use SR 18 near I-90 should plan extra time for their trips, WSDOT says

A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo by Conor Wilson/Sound Publishing
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Backpack becomes a murder weapon | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, prosecutors have charged three Auburn residents in a 2022 murder of a Kent man at Southcenter Mall; a man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death with a backpack outside of a Kent 7-Eleven store.

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Photos: Sip & Strut with Pride in Renton

The wine walk in Downtown Renton kicked off Pride Month on June 2.

  • Jun 6, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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Nicholas gets nearly 46 years for Federal Way murder of Sarah Yarborough

‘There will be accountability, no matter how many years it takes,’ judge said in court

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A memorial at Stars Bar & Grill includes photos, cards, flowers and trinkets set in reverence of Jessyca Hohn and Katie Duhnke, who were killed just outside the bar May 21. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

Federal Way bar fatal shootings suspect identified; bartenders honored

Stars Bar & Grill customers celebrate lives of Jessyca Hohn and Katie Duhnke

A memorial at Stars Bar & Grill includes photos, cards, flowers and trinkets set in reverence of Jessyca Hohn and Katie Duhnke, who were killed just outside the bar May 21. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
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Auburn Police arrest 2 juveniles in Oregon for fatal shooting

Pair caught day after May 30 shooting in Auburn

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Court denies use of tattoos, prior cases as evidence in Auburn cop’s trial

Jeffrey Nelson is the first officer in state to face a murder charge since the passage of I-940.

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Renton first responders ‘endangered’ at illegal street race in Kent

Both the fire chief and the firefighters union issued statements regarding the May 21 incident.

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Decatur High School senior and “American Idol” contestant Iam Tongi sits at home on March 1. His father Rodney spent a bonus from his job as an electrician to buy Iam’s guitar. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

It’s Iam: Federal Way student wins ‘American Idol’

The city of Federal Way is planning a celebration to honor the Decatur High student’s victory

Decatur High School senior and “American Idol” contestant Iam Tongi sits at home on March 1. His father Rodney spent a bonus from his job as an electrician to buy Iam’s guitar. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
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‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.

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