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After taking the glass from the furnace, Bob Mays adds dimension and colors before putting the molten glass into the glory hole. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Molten art: How one artist cooperative keeps glass art alive in Renton

Renton Art and Glass Studio has been around for 10 years and its bevy of glass blowers and…

Maggie Nation shows her favorite aerial pose on the lyra - the Jade Split. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Ascendance Pole Aerial Arts brings grace, strength to downtown Renton

A nonprofit dance studio that focuses on pole dancing and aerial arts, Ascendance offers gravity-defying dance and a…

Photo courtesy of Walker’s Renton Subaru

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Walker’s Renton Subaru donates over $70k to Renton schools

As part of the Subaru Share the Love event, where customers donate $250, Walker’s was able to donate…

Papaya beef fresh rolls. Cameron Sheppard / Renton Reporter

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Papaya Vietnamese Cafe voted Best Vietnamese Cuisine

The people have voted and Papaya Vietnamese Cafe takes the title.

Photo courtesy of Karen Rafchiek.

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4 Corners Merchants voted Best Antiques and Treasures

Four Corners first opened in June 2020.

The Master Blaster Burger ($17.95) topped with pepper jack cheese, fried onions, a fried egg & drizzled with sriracha. Cameron Sheppard/ Renton Reporter

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Doofers Bar & Grill wins Best Hamburgers in Renton

Many mighty, meaty options are found at the Renton hamburger hub.

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Blue Door Skin Studio voted Best Spa Services

This year, the business moved to a new location and offers more treatments.

Top of the Hill Quality Produce & Meats (Cameron Sheppard)

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Top of the Hill Quality Produce & Meats wins Best Grocery Store

Locally sourced goods, fresh produce and more.

Photo courtesy of Fairwood Martial Arts.

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Fairwood Martial Arts voted Best Martial Arts

Originally founded by his parents in 1995, Tony Kay took over Fairwood Martial Arts in 2015.

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King County’s first Firehouse Subs opens in Covington

A portion of every Firehouse Subs purchase goes to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, which provides safety…

Courtesy of Renton Downtown Partnership

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Renton Downtown Partnership set to host business pitch competition on April 18

Those with best pitch ideas will receive $5000 to kick-start their local business.

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

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Family-owned Four Generals Brewing keeps on winning

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

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)

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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

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

The Hudson family in 1995. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hudson.

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Renton’s Hudson Portrait Studio celebrates 41 years, thanks to strong relationships

“I am the family photographer.”

The delicious mess that is the El Verde sandwich from Taco Dudes & Caribbean (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Renton food spot offers delicious Mexican-Caribbean fusion

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

Even in retirement, Fred Martichuski still makes time to visit Vince’s on Sunset. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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‘I love making the pizzas,’ says retiring Renton restaurant owner

Fred Martichuski, 70, has been making pizza and fine Italian food for over half a century - and…

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L&I fines contractor in Renton fatal trench collapse last year

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

The Plum Delicious team is all smiles for the restaurant’s big comeback day. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Plum Delicious, one of Renton’s favorite breakfast spots, is back in business

After a car crash took out a wall and a support beam last summer, the Sunset Boulevard restaurant…

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Arique Jacques says his favorite plant and flower are succulents and roses.

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Historic Cugini Florists celebrates 50 years in Renton

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.

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change opens on Rainier Avenue, donates to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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