Gross: Concerning trend continues at Renton homeless hotels

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The location, 1150 Oakesdale Ave. Southwest in Renton, was purchased by King County in June 2021 for $28.6 million. The site had previously been home to the Extended Stay America hotel.

on AM 770 KTTH. “Due to an ignition device, likely a lighter or torch, being used in the process of using drugs, that caused combustible in the area of origin to ignite.”

“The fire was contained to the room of origin and was quickly extinguished by the fire sprinkler system,” Barton said. Renton is familiar with issues surrounding homeless hotels. The embattled Red Lion Hotel, which was subject to a lawsuit where the city sued King County, has long been a nuisance. Reports stated the hotel is vacant, while currently costing taxpayers about $330,000 per month. This site was also the subject of an arson investigation back in 2020.

 

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