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Nursing care centers resolve allegations of ADA violations

One care center is in Federal Way and another in Renton among other Western Washington locations.

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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.

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Shaq’s Big Chicken partners with Blue Origin to get your menu ideas to space

As part of the Postcards to Space program, Big Chicken postcards will be placed aboard an upcoming Blue…

June Paik (left) and her employees at Master Hair Care can work with clients for hours to find the perfect wig or hair piece. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Master Hair Care offers quality wigs, warm service for cancer patients

This woman-owned small business is one of the most recommended in the area for people experiencing hair loss.

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Bailey Jo Josie, Ben Ray and Benjamin Leung won first, second and third place awards at the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest for their work covering sports, businesses and crime in Renton.

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Renton Reporter wins at 2023 Better Newspaper Contest

Bailey Jo Josie, Benjamin Leung, Ben Ray, Cameron Sheppard and Katie Morgan were recognized by the Washington Newspaper…

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Hummus Shakshuka at Gold Schnitzel Mediterranean.

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New cafe claims to be Renton’s premier Kosher restaurant

Gold Schnitzel Mediterranean delivers on some Israeli classics.

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Drum Roll Wine had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the winery’s first flagship wine bar on Saturday, Oct. 7, with the Renton Chamber of Commerce and several members of the City Council in attendance. Owned and operated by the Fraziers, a family full of musical and writing talents, Drum Roll Wine recently won in the category of “Best White” at the Cascadia International Wine Competition. Drum Roll Wine is located at 911 South Third Street in Renton.

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Badum-tish: Award-winning Drum Roll Wine opens downtown flagship

Drum Roll Wine had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the winery’s first flagship wine…

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Pictured: Goi Cuon Chao Tom, pork sausage salad fresh rolls; Com Ga Siu Siu, a chicken rice pot of sorts; and Banh Xeo, a Vietnamese-style crepe.

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Renton Bistro takes Vietnamese cuisine to another level

Try something new at this downtown Renton spot.

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Swapping stories, swapping crafts

Tomāto Tomäto Creative celebrates its grand opening in downtown Renton with a crafting hangout and free swap meet.

Patient customers wait in line for over an hour for Macadon's anniversary celebration. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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The way the french cookie crumbles

Downtown Renton’s Macadons celebrates its one-year anniversary.

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Crews pulled the wreckage of the plane crash from the seafloor five days after the accident on Sept. 9, 2022.

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Renton company named in lawsuit over fatal plane crash

The pilot and all nine passengers on the scheduled flight from San Juan Island to Renton died as…

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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

Kelly Affleck, owner of Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space in Renton. Along with original craft kits, Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space is filled with every possible craft tool and material. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Tomāto Tomäto Creative offers space and tools for artisans, young & old

A crafting and art space with a growing following, the Renton business will celebrate its Sept. 17 grand…

On Thursday, Aug. 17, the long-awaited Sunflower Café had its official ribbon-cutting in Fairwood, complete with lion dancers who performed outside and inside the restaurant as customers ate their food. A crowd gathered to celebrate the new family-owned restaurant at 14020 Southeast Petrovitsky Road. The café serves daily breakfast, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Sunflower Café opens in Fairwood with lion dancers, happy customers

On Thursday, Aug. 17, the long-awaited Sunflower Café had its official ribbon-cutting in Fairwood, complete with lion dancers…

Dante is from the Netherlands and currently lives at Serenity Equine. He is a therapy horse who works with veterans from the Odyssey Project for Wounded Warriors. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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King County horse rescue organization falls on hard times

The Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation in Maple Valley is one of the top local horse rescues, but…

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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants

Chemicals in tires allegedly end up in waterways and harm salmon populations.

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Puget Sound Cider Company has a tasting room in the back of Antiques 4U on 924 S. 3rd St.

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Award-winning cider company hidden in a downtown Renton antique shop

Puget Sound Cider company produces cider from the same unique apples used centuries ago.

Brian Carlson (pictured top row, second from right) with his Mathewson Automotive colleagues. (Courtesy photo)

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“We’re missing a tooth in a gear”

Mathewson Automotive employee retires after 51 years.

F.I.G.G. was involved with the Renton School District’s HBCU tour for high school students in spring 2023. (Photo courtesy of Curtis Riggins)

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F.I.G.G. program focuses on mentoring Renton youth

Filling In Generational Gaps was founded in 2019.

Poke bowl from Renton’s Big Island Poke. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing, Inc.)

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Big Island Poke offers vibrant Hawaiian classic

Delicious and fresh poke bowls with plenty of variety and options.

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.