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Four Generals co-owners and mother and son Mary Hudspeth and Ross Hudspeth pose with their “Small Brewery of the Year” plaque. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter
Family-owned Four Generals Brewing keeps on winning
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • April 11, 2023 12:05 pm

In November of 2022, Four Generals won three gold medals and two bronze, which earned them “Small Brewery of the Year.”

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A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
By Cameron Sheppard • March 27, 2023 10:00 am

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

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The Hudson family in 1995. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hudson.
Renton’s Hudson Portrait Studio celebrates 41 years, thanks...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 25, 2023 5:30 am

“I am the family photographer.”

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The delicious mess that is the El Verde sandwich from Taco Dudes & Caribbean (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
Renton food spot offers delicious Mexican-Caribbean fusion
By Cameron Sheppard • March 24, 2023 5:30 am

Taco Dudes & Caribbean is located at 365 S. Grady Way right next to Uwajimaya.

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Even in retirement, Fred Martichuski still makes time to visit Vince’s on Sunset. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
‘I love making the pizzas,’ says retiring Renton...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 13, 2023 2:30 pm

Fred Martichuski, 70, has been making pizza and fine Italian food for over half a century – and would do it forever if he could.

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L&I fines contractor in Renton fatal trench collapse...
By Steve Hunter • February 27, 2023 12:00 pm

Company faces fines of more than $400,000 for safety violations that led to death of Surjit Gill, 36

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The Plum Delicious team is all smiles for the restaurant’s big comeback day. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Plum Delicious, one of Renton’s favorite breakfast spots,...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • February 13, 2023 11:30 am

After a car crash took out a wall and a support beam last summer, the Sunset Boulevard restaurant is back to serve bacon and eggs.

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Arique Jacques says his favorite plant and flower are succulents and roses.
Historic Cugini Florists celebrates 50 years in Renton
By Bailey Josie • January 31, 2023 6:00 am

Originally a grocery store and then a flower shop in Auburn, Cugini’s is a staple of downtown Renton.

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The Valvoline service center team presented $500 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change opens on Rainier Avenue,...
By Bailey Josie • January 16, 2023 2:00 pm

The Renton Chamber of Commerce presented a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new business on Jan. 13.

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Divina makes her candles from her home office in Fairwood.
Depress Me Not brings joy to Renton, one...
By Bailey Josie • January 11, 2023 1:30 pm

Divina Casila turned making candles to help her cope with depression into a thriving local business.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Nigel Quinn and Kyle Martin are about to take their first bites from the first order at Renton’s Big Chicken.
Bok-bok: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is here
By Bailey Josie • December 19, 2022 2:00 pm

The restaurant had its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 17.

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Photo courtesy of Holly Powell.
Holly Powell is the owner of The Pencil Test, saying that she wasn’t properly fitted for a bra until she was in her 30s and wanted to share that experience with others.
Those in search of the perfect bra need...
By Bailey Josie • December 12, 2022 4:00 pm

The Pencil Test bra boutique takes its name from an advice column that said a pencil can determine whether or not someone needs to wear a bra.

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Richelle Haas is the owner and “possibilitarian” of Sparkle Gifts and Whatnots in downtown Renton.
Sparkle Gifts and Whatnots boutique is a must-stop...
By Bailey Josie • December 1, 2022 5:30 am

Richelle Haas’ downtown gift boutique offers a little something for everyone, including a friendly, energetic shopping experience.

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Justus D’Addario from Renton Family Therapy has seen significant progress in many of his clients using a technique called Lifespan Integration Therapy.
Not all talk! Renton therapist helps clients experience...
By Renton Family Therapy • November 28, 2022 6:00 am

Creating a timeline of your life can help break old habits and move past trauma

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Urban Spouts founder Jen Stearns offers individualized help and consultations for plant owners.
Renton’s Urban Sprouts is local utopia for new...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 17, 2022 1:15 pm

Along with plantcare advice, the shop offers a wide variety of plants, pots and gifts.

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Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)
Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees
By Janice Podsada • November 13, 2022 5:30 am

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing 
Diane and Don Gockel (with their dog, Bojangles) moved the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary from Sammamish to Renton in early 2022.
Sammamish Animal Sanctuary makes Renton the #1 destination...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • November 10, 2022 4:00 pm

After moving to Renton in 2022, the non-profit sanctuary has been a popular spot for families.

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Boutique owner Emily Brooker pictured on Oct. 28. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Esme and Elodie boutique offers plus sizes, crystals...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • November 2, 2022 5:30 am

Owner Emily Brooker’s brick-and-mortar shop has been open for almost a year, but it originally found life online

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Tawnee Kinnebrew, wearing a jacket she made herself, opened Wyldwood Creative on October 26, 2019.
Wyldwood Creative fabric shop celebrates 3 years in...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com • October 29, 2022 5:30 am

Tawnee Kinnebrew’s fabric and craft shop on 3rd Street is the go-to spot for crafty patrons who love to make their own things.

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The first Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken to open in Washington state is at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, with the new Renton location being the second. Photo courtesy of Big Chicken.
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant seeks employees for...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • October 28, 2022 1:30 am

Potential employees are asked to apply online or to attend the job fair over Halloween weekend at the restaurant’s location in Renton Landing.

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