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Four of the seven freezers at the Renton Chamber are currently being used by the Salvation Army Renton while their freezer is being repaired. Photo courtesy of the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

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Renton Chamber’s freezers save thousands of pounds of donated food

Originally provided for local restaurants affected by the bomb cyclone power outages, the freezers are currently being utilized…

Power outage map from Puget Sound Energy for the Renton area as of 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov 22. (Screenshot)

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Renton Chamber offers free food storage for local businesses affected by power outages

Restaurants, businesses and food service providers can securely store their food starting the evening of Nov. 22.

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

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King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…

Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)

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Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

Photo credits: Bailey Jo Josie (left, center) and Cameron Sires (right).

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Renton Reporter takes home six newspaper awards

Reporters Bailey Jo Josie, Benjamin Leung and Cameron Sires received awards at the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.

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Ladybug coffee stand co-owner sentenced for tax evasion

At his Oct. 9 sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin stated, “there is no excuse for hiding…

Harmonic Majors were the opening group for Drum Roll Wine’s Battle of the Acoustic Bands. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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DRW Unplugged: Battle of the Acoustic Bands

To celebrate one year in downtown Renton, Drum Roll Wine hosted a local live music competition.

Rain City Catering won “Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year.” Courtesy photo.

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Rain City Catering wins small business award

Other Renton businesses were finalists in several categories, including Hothi Family Ranch, Ohana Behavioral Health and The Brewmaster’s…

Photo by Annika Hauer/Sound Publishing. 
Tommy Segundo in the Black River Cultural Arts Center in Renton, with his art.

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CreNative Designz artist brings Native art, culture to Renton

“I started to do art because I wanted my kids to be proud of themselves.”

Lake Washington in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Tourism grant applications open in Renton

The application period closes at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

Carco Theatre in Renton. File photo

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Carco Theatre nominated for Governor’s Employer Award

Carco is one of 30 nominees who have maintained “exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting workers with…

”Bat” by g_kovacs is licensed under CC BY 2.0. (Courtesy Photo)

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Rabid bat found in front of Renton businesses

A King County Public Health investigation identified a bat found in Renton as infected with rabies.

Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman pose for a photo with a fan on the opening day of Crumbl Cookies, which Wagner co-owns. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Wagner, Sherman sign autographs at Crumbl Cookies grand opening

Some fans got in line at 4 a.m. in for the chance to meet the former Seahawks players.

Roman Rogers, Jackie Maples, and Aloria Rogers. (Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter)

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Community rallies to support Renton grocery store owners

Fundraiser benefits Top of the Hill Quality Produce, which was destroyed by fire.

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the…

Body Language Studio students wow the crowd at the 2024 Renton River Days parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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B-kids and ballerinas: Body Language Studio is the place to learn breaking

Along with teaching kids how to dance in ballet, jazz and hiphop (among others), Body Language may be…

Raine Padawer, employee of Papa Tony’s, with her favorite flavor of hot sauce, the Ghostly Garlic. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Hot sauce and coffee bean roasting at Renton Farmers Market

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

From left to right: Ashley Scott and her daughters Sandria and KJ Scott at the Keatious Bakin & Kakin LLC booth. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Renton Farmers Market finds: Milk and sweets

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

Zach, 14, jumps high into the air right before landing in a split. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Body Language Studios celebrates 3 years in Renton Highlands

Named one of the top small businesses in the country, Body Language Studios has been open for 15…