Food from the Salty Blue menu (photo credit: Salty Blue)

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Renton’s Salty Blue brings Aussie-style fish and chips to Puget Sound’s culinary landscape

Restaurant owner said he is the region’s sole importer of traditional Australian fish.

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King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas

The King County Metropolitan Council will vote during its next meeting on whether to grant hazard pay to…

Best of Renton 2021 winners will be announced this week.

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Best of Renton 2021 set to reveal finalists and winners

Community members can register to watch a virtual unveiling of the winners.

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‘Coffee Crawl,” to support Renton businesses sells out ahead of next weekends events

Event organizers and business owners say both pandemic and downtown construction has hurt business.

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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires

Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief

Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits

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Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Lexus RX 350L. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2021 Lexus RX 350L

By Larry Lark, contributor

Dubtown Brewing owner, Jason Griggs stands in the outdoor drinking area created in-compliance with the state’s restrictions on indoor service. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter

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People come to Dubtown Brewing for the beer, stay for the community

Owner Jason Griggs cannot wait to fill his taproom with thirsty guests after a pandemic year.

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State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program

U.S. Department of Labor announces funding

The Cadillac CT4 is designed to appeal to a new generation of Cadillac buyers with its athletic design and astute driving dynamics. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Mercedes E-350 luxury sedan. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2021 Mercedes E-350 luxury sedan

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum

By Larry Lark, contributor

Google Map view of the property at 811 SW Grady Way, Renton.

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CenterPoint acquires Renton warehouse as e-commerce grows

CenterPoint Properties, an industrial real estate management company that owns warehouses and distribution sites across the Puget Sound,…

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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators

The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…

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State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses

Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers

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State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Current rate is $13.50

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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…