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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Renton Collections must pay $1.5 million in medical debt relief

Renton Collections must pay $1.5 million in medical debt relief

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Renton Market operator wants to incubate small businesses downtown

The City of Renton has officially chosen a local operator for the highly-anticipated downtown Renton Market.

A recent drone shot of the Renton Municipal Airport. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton airport preps for $18M upgrade, World Cup traffic

Fully staffed for the first time in five years, Renton Municipal Airport is rolling out live flight tracking,…

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Chef Jason Vickers likes to incorporate local plants like nettles into his menu. This batch of nettles were foraged that very afternoon around West Seattle.

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Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

The entrance to an Amazon facility in Everett, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

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Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton creates position focused on business recruitment

Renton is seeking a business recruitment and retention manager to add to city staff.

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Renton Goodwill makes a comeback with new community classroom

The Goodwill on Sunset Boulevard is back and with a new on-site community classroom and is bringing tuition-free…

Kettleworks Performing Arts received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival in Sacramento, California from Feb. 6-8. From left to right, front (on floor): Delilah Northrup, Chloe Deleon, Elsa Taylor, Kaylee Spates. Middle: Roz Kessler, Makenna Richardson, Edgar Stuck, Rachel Packer, Zachary Northrup. Back: Natalie Cook, Reagan “RayRay” Graves, Lexi Averbuj, Kiana “Kiki” Graves. Courtesy photo.

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Kettleworks Performing Arts wins big at national theater festival

Renton’s own Kettleworks Performing Arts has received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival (JTF) West…

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Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence

Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period

The new Global Training Center will host Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees training for various airline jobs. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines opens new training center in Renton

Alaska Airlines’ new “state-of-the-art” training center is now open in Renton.

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Bindaas ribbon cutting highlights downtown’s vibrant new Indian spot

Bindaas Indian Restaurant Sports Bar & Dukaan has been open for business for several months with its official…

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WinCo Foods coming to Renton

The company shared that construction has started, but no estimated opening date is available yet.

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

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Renton nonprofit helps jump-start local music careers

How2Listen receives grant from 4Culture.

Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. File photo

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Renton revises B&O tax to include certain services

Changes to the Renton Business and Occupation tax will change how certain businesses and practices are classified for…

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

Founder Miny Tefesse accepted the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award on behalf of Abyssinia Beauty School.

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Two Renton small businesses honored by King County

Baile Dior Studios LLC and Abyssinia Salon and Beauty School were honored.

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Darren’s Speakeasy is a Xillennial getaway

Renton’s newest bar offers pop culture nostalgia off of Tobin Street.