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Vince Mottola Jr. cuts the ribbon for the 50th anniversary of Vince’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria on Sunset Boulevard in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Cinquant’anni: Vince’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria celebrates 50 years in Renton

As the longest single-family owned restaurant in Renton’s history, Vince’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria celebrated its 50th anniversary…

Workers for Sellen Construction begin building the Cancer Center at Renton’s Valley Medical Center. Phase 1A of the project is expected to be complete in early 2025. Courtesy image.

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Construction begins on new Valley Cancer Center in Renton

Renton’s Valley Medical Center serves over 600,000 residents throughout South King County.

The Landing Gear Works CEO and founder Tom Anderson give his fourth public comment to the Renton City Council about the eviction of his aerospace business from Renton Municipal Airport. Courtesy image

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City approves eviction of aerospace tenant at Renton airport

The city council unanimously approved the termination of TLGW’s three leases from the airport as well as the…

LivAway Suites broke ground near Topgolf in Renton. Courtesy image

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Extended-stay hotel breaks ground in Renton

LivAway Suites seeks to accommodate guests needing extended lodging near SeaTac International Airport, Topgolf and Boeing.

The Landing Gear Works founder and CEO Tom Anderson speaks to the Renton City Council on behalf of his company, asking for help. Courtesy image

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City to review eviction of aerospace tenant at Renton Airport

The Landing Gear Works is behind on lease payments as workers ask the city council for help in…

Dr. Alana Curatola and her husband and baby in December of 2022. (Courtesy of King County Superior Court documents.)

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Lawsuit alleges discrimination over maternity leave at Renton clinic

Northwest Eye Surgeons terminated her employment the day she returned from unpaid maternity leave on Sept. 12, 2022.

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

Spoonfed Training classes for Team Survivor Northwest members take place every Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Team Survivor Northwest empowers women who battle cancer

Organization expands to Renton’s Spoonfed Training, helping women through “fitness, education and community.”

The storefront at Mexicuban Restaurant and Lounge (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Mexicuban opens brick and mortar restaurant north of Fairwood

The Latin-fusion eatery was previously only a food truck before opening on Feb. 24.

A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. File photo A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. File photo

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Renton Farmers Market invites vendors to apply for 2024

The market will take place in Piazza Park in Downtown Renton through the summer.

Local entrepreneurs give their business pitches at Renton Civic Theater. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Downtown Renton Partnership’s business pitch competition returns for second year

Applications to participate in the program opened on Feb. 1, and will close on March 19.

The Renton Village Starbucks has petitioned to unionize. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton Village Starbucks files petition to unionize

On Jan. 30, workers at the Grady Way location said they are unionizing due to multiple factors, including…

Crews pulled the wreckage of the plane crash from the seafloor five days after the accident on Sept. 9, 2022. (Courtesy of National Transportation Safety Board documents.)

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Renton company continues legal battle in 2022 fatal plane crash

Legal battles continue over liability in a fatal 2022 plane crash involving a Renton charter airline company, Northwest…

The downtown Renton location was Boon Boona’s first brick-and-mortar cafe. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boon Boona celebrates five years of African coffee, hospitality

Supporters braved chilling temperatures to show up for the Boon Boona team.

”I fell in love with the wood,” Foxwood Engraving owner Joanna Lis said of her use of laser-cut wooden gifts and decor. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Foxwood Engraving is downtown’s personalization destination

Since a soft opening in November 2023, Foxwood has been a popular spot for custom wood and metal…

Courtesy photo Renton High School branch of Gesa Credit Union.

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Gesa Credit Union opens branch at Renton High School

The Richland-based credit union will provide work experience for DECA students at Renton High School as Student Tellers.

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Weatherly Inn Renton hosts Merry Market

Event was Dec. 7.

Renton Deli’s banh mi is the real deal. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Renton Deli offers quick and tasty Vietnamese delights

The Sunset Neighborhood spot is a great place to stop for lunch.

Crown Yoga had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Crown Yoga opens doors and chakras in Renton

“We have found that yoga helps people in many different ways,” said owner Sarah Espe.

Sparkle Gifts. Photo by Bailey Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton businesses compete in storefront scarecrow contest

Scarecrows lined the downtown area this past weekend, in celebration of Halloween.