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Divina makes her candles from her home office in Fairwood.

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Depress Me Not brings joy to Renton, one candle at a time

Divina Casila turned making candles to help her cope with depression into a thriving local business.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Nigel Quinn and Kyle Martin are about to take their first bites from the first order at Renton’s Big Chicken.

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Bok-bok: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is here

The restaurant had its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 17.

Photo courtesy of Holly Powell.
Holly Powell is the owner of The Pencil Test, saying that she wasn’t properly fitted for a bra until she was in her 30s and wanted to share that experience with others.

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Those in search of the perfect bra need only try The Pencil Test in Renton

The Pencil Test bra boutique takes its name from an advice column that said a pencil can determine…

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Richelle Haas is the owner and “possibilitarian” of Sparkle Gifts and Whatnots in downtown Renton.

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Sparkle Gifts and Whatnots boutique is a must-stop for holiday shopping

Richelle Haas’ downtown gift boutique offers a little something for everyone, including a friendly, energetic shopping experience.

Justus D’Addario from Renton Family Therapy has seen significant progress in many of his clients using a technique called Lifespan Integration Therapy.

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Not all talk! Renton therapist helps clients experience themselves in a new light

Creating a timeline of your life can help break old habits and move past trauma

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Urban Spouts founder Jen Stearns offers individualized help and consultations for plant owners.

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Renton’s Urban Sprouts is local utopia for new and experienced plant owners

Along with plantcare advice, the shop offers a wide variety of plants, pots and gifts.

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Diane and Don Gockel (with their dog, Bojangles) moved the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary from Sammamish to Renton in early 2022.

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Sammamish Animal Sanctuary makes Renton the #1 destination for kids, animal-lovers

After moving to Renton in 2022, the non-profit sanctuary has been a popular spot for families.

Boutique owner Emily Brooker pictured on Oct. 28. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Esme and Elodie boutique offers plus sizes, crystals and cheeky decor

Owner Emily Brooker’s brick-and-mortar shop has been open for almost a year, but it originally found life online

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Tawnee Kinnebrew, wearing a jacket she made herself, opened Wyldwood Creative on October 26, 2019.

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Wyldwood Creative fabric shop celebrates 3 years in Downtown Renton

Tawnee Kinnebrew’s fabric and craft shop on 3rd Street is the go-to spot for crafty patrons who love…

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. Photo courtesy of Big Chicken.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant seeks employees for new Renton location

Potential employees are asked to apply online or to attend the job fair over Halloween weekend at the…

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House fish and chips from Salty Blue in Renton

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Salty Blue brings fish & chips from Down Under to Downtown Renton

Renton’s fish and chips store brings Australian-style fare to Puget Sound.

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Students perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka at Studio East.

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Studio East, StoryBook Theater launch anniversary seasons with fall performances

Performances of Willy Wonka and Hansel & Gretel will take place throughout October and November.

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Breakfast Burger from The Local 907 with tater tots.

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Diving into some pub grub at The Local 907 in downtown Renton

The venue is community watering hole with great pub fare.

Students perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka at Studio East. Courtesy of Studio East.

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Studio East and StoryBook Theater launch anniversary seasons with fall performances

Performances of Willy Wonka and Hansel & Gretel will take place throughout October and November.

Image courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest.

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Bloodworks Northwest opens new donor center in Renton

The Renton Donor Center will open in the wake of the closing of Bloodwork Northwest’s Tukwila location.

The Renton Chamber of Commerce and friends came out to celebrate SipStop’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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SipStop Cafe offers coffee, convenience and community

Renton business had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9.

The City of Renton and Sound Publishing are partnering to fund marketing grants for local small businesses with the support of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. To learn more, email cgreiling@soundpublishing.com. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Renton Shop Local Program offers grants to small businesses for marketing

Renton businesses can apply now and attend upcoming informational sessions.

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Grant applications for Washington businesses affected by pandemic due Sept. 9

Until 5 p.m. on September 9, local organizations that for-profit and non-profit can apply for grants

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.