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๐ŸšจS 3rd St is currently closed between Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S due to a fire in the 700 block of S 3rd. The stre...
06/12/2026

๐ŸšจS 3rd St is currently closed between Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S due to a fire in the 700 block of S 3rd. The street is expected to remain closed for approximately the next hour.๐Ÿšจ

Please use alternate routes, avoid the area if possible, and use caution if traveling nearby.

๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐’๐œ๐š๐ฆ ๐€๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ: ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐žAs excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup, scammers are taking advantage ...
06/11/2026

๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐’๐œ๐š๐ฆ ๐€๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ: ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž
As excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup, scammers are taking advantage of fans through fake websites, fraudulent ticket sales, counterfeit merchandise, and phishing scams designed to steal personal and financial information.

Before purchasing tickets, merchandise, or signing up for promotions, take a few moments to verify you're using a legitimate website. Here are a few ways to stay safe:

โœ”๏ธDouble-check the website address (URL) before entering any personal or payment information.
โœ”๏ธLook for misspellings, extra words, unusual characters, or slight variations in the website name.
โœ”๏ธBe cautious of links received through unsolicited emails, text messages, or social media posts. Instead, type the website address directly into your browser.
โœ”๏ธResearch unfamiliar sellers before making a purchase. Check reviews and verify that they are authorized vendors.
โœ”๏ธBe skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true, especially heavily discounted tickets or exclusive merchandise offers.
โœ”๏ธUse secure payment methods that offer fraud protection and avoid payment requests through gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

Red Flags to Watch For:
๐ŸšฉUrgent messages claiming tickets are "almost gone" or "limited-time only.
๐ŸšฉRequests for personal information unrelated to your purchase.
๐ŸšฉWebsites with poor grammar, low-quality graphics, or broken links.
๐ŸšฉSellers demanding payment outside of secure checkout systems.

If you believe you've encountered a scam, report it to your local police and monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity. The best defense is taking a moment to verify before you click. Stay vigilant and enjoy the World Cup safely! โšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

06/09/2026

We have identified a suspect in the arson case. Thank you for your assistance.

Help Us Identify an Arson Suspect
Detectives are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in Friday evening's fire at Walmart.
Investigators believe the individual pictured arrived in a white Cadillac Escalade, entered the store, and went directly to the womenโ€™s lingerie section. He was captured on video briefly crouching in the area where the fire started โ€” then fled the store as flames erupted. He returned to the Cadillac, which left the area as Walmart was being evacuated.

Case #26-4381

06/09/2026

Eyes on the Sky: Meet Our New De-Drone Trailer

With the FIFA World Cup bringing large crowds to Renton, we've added a powerful new tool to keep the skies safe: the De-Drone Trailer. It monitors restricted airspace in real time, alerts officers when an unauthorized drone enters the area, receives the drone's remote ID, pinpoints the controller's location, and scans for anything that could endanger the public.
โš ๏ธ During the FIFA World Cup, airspace is restricted within a one-mile radius of:
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“ The Landing
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“ The Sounds FC Center at Longacres
Full details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D5zvS5KmW/
This isn't about punishment, it's about education. The trailer doesn't force drones to land; it gives officers the chance to ensure everyone's flying safely and legally.
"Most pilots we see are recreational and aren't aware of the strict rules near the airport or the temporary FIFA restrictions. We'll use this as an opportunity to educate them so they can fly, get their photos and videos, but do it safely for everyone." โ€” Sgt. Nick Sangder
Flying in Renton? You'll always need: โœ… Drone registration โœ… Part 107/Trust Certificate (if applicable) โœ… Airspace Authorization โ€” the entire City of Renton is controlled airspace

Update @ 8:12 - power has been restored TRAFFIC ALERT Puget Sound Energy is reporting circuit issues, knocking out powe...
06/09/2026

Update @ 8:12 - power has been restored

TRAFFIC ALERT
Puget Sound Energy is reporting circuit issues, knocking out power at two major intersections:
๐Ÿ“ S. Puget Dr & Benson Rd S
๐Ÿ“ Talbot Rd S & Renton Village Place
Traffic is backed up in both areas and spilling onto I-405. If someone's late for dinner tonight, now you know why!
REMINDERS:
โ€ข Avoid the area if possible โ€” find alternate routes
โ€ข Treat ALL dark intersections as 4-way stops
Stay safe out there!

06/08/2026

New bodycam translation feature (Versiรณn en espaรฑol a continuaciรณn)
Every police body camera can now translate 56 languages with the push of a button.
That means when an officer encounters someone who doesn't speak English, they can communicate immediately, no waiting, no confusion, no unnecessary tension.
Officer Jessie VanderHoek put it well: the feature helps officers "quickly respond to and calm situations" on the spot. It also automatically transcribes the entire conversation, making report writing faster and more accurate.
Whether you're a long-time resident or an international visitor here for the World Cup, we're working to improve communication!

ยกGrandes noticias para nuestra comunidad, y en el momento perfecto para la Copa del Mundo!
Ahora todas las cรกmaras corporales de la policรญa pueden traducir 56 idiomas con solo presionar un botรณn.
Esto significa que cuando un oficial se encuentre con alguien que no habla inglรฉs, podrรก comunicarse de inmediato โ€” sin esperas, sin confusiรณn, sin tensiones innecesarias.
El oficial Jessie VanderHoek lo explicรณ muy bien: la funciรณn ayuda a los oficiales a "responder rรกpidamente y calmar las situaciones" en el momento. Ademรกs, transcribe automรกticamente toda la conversaciรณn, lo que hace que la redacciรณn de informes sea mรกs rรกpida y precisa.
Ya sea que seas un residente de toda la vida o un visitante internacional que viene a disfrutar la Copa del Mundo, ยกestamos trabajando para mejorar la comunicaciรณn!

CLOSED: The Walmart at 743 Rainier Ave S is closed due to an arson investigation.Just before 8 PM, someone set clothing ...
06/06/2026

CLOSED: The Walmart at 743 Rainier Ave S is closed due to an arson investigation.
Just before 8 PM, someone set clothing on fire inside the store. The building was evacuated, and firefighters are currently ventilating the building to clear the smoke. Officers remain on scene investigating. No one was injured.
Thereโ€™s no estimation of when Walmart will reopen.

๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ! Ready to bring your neighborhood together? The best way to build a safer...
06/05/2026

๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ!
Ready to bring your neighborhood together? The best way to build a safer community is to know your neighbors and your surroundings. Start the conversation with your community and make this yearโ€™s unforgettable!

๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ: ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐๐ž๐š
Talk with neighbors and community members about hosting a local event. Come up with some ideas and/or a theme for the get together:
โ€ข Food theme or potluck
โ€ข Games โ€“ trivia, awards, talent show, ice breaker activities to get to know your neighbors
โ€ข Contribution to the community โ€“ food collection, clean-up, garden planting
โ€ข Form a Neighborhood Watch Group โ€“ focus on crime prevention

๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ: ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐š ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ
Recruit volunteers and create a communication hub to stay connected.

๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ‘: ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž & ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ซ
Host a planning meeting to assign roles.

And don't forget to register your event with us so we can visit you with our fellow first responders Renton Regional Fire Authority and City of Renton, WA -- Government -- Government Neighborhood Program personnel. We will be hitting the streets in teams during the hours of 5:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information about National Night Out, registering your event. Go to rentonwa.gov/nno

06/05/2026

Saturday, June 6th is ๐™‰๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก ๐™Ž๐™š๐™˜๐™ช๐™ง๐™š ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™‡๐™ค๐™–๐™™ ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ฎ, focusing on road safety and preventing debris-related crashes.

Yesterday, our officers partnered with King County Transfer Station in efforts to look for unsecured or improperly secured loads, provide education, and issue warnings or citations when necessary.

Remember, securing your load isnโ€™t just about following the law - it helps keep everyone safe on the road, and it's something we'll focus on every day, not just today or during this month's campaign.

Donโ€™t Make These Mistakes:
โ€œBut Iโ€™m just going a short way and I wonโ€™t be driving fast.โ€ - The law is clear - every vehicle carrying a load while traveling on any publicly maintained road must have a secured load.

โ€œBut what Iโ€™m hauling is so heavy it couldnโ€™t possibly fall out.โ€ - Each year, heavy items such as large tires, appliances, and large pieces of wood fall from vehicles and end up on our roadways creating hazards for motorists.

๐Ÿšจ Attention Drone Operators ๐ŸšจThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued temporary flight restrictions for dron...
06/04/2026

๐Ÿšจ Attention Drone Operators ๐Ÿšจ
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued temporary flight restrictions for drones in two areas of Renton from June 1 through July 21 in connection with FIFA World Cup activities in the region.
As a safety measure, the FAA has established restricted airspace within a one-mile radius of:
โœˆ๏ธ Boeing facilities and The Landing
โšฝ The Seattle Sounders FC Center at Longacres
The City of Renton will serve as a base camp for the Belgian national team beginning next week, with practices taking place at the Sounders facility.
Drone operators should be aware of these restrictions and plan flights accordingly. Always check current FAA restrictions before flying.
For the latest airspace information, visit the FAAโ€™s drone resources and flight restriction maps. https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4033

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