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.

Jessica Bowen crochets while at her Renton River Days vendor stand. (Photo by Annika Hauer/For the Reporter)

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Soft octopuses to neon shawls: Summer Bazaar at Renton River Days

Dozens of vendors set up booths in the Renton Community Center on July 22. Some were small business…

Christian Switzer at Downtown Renton’s Sip n’ Strut Wine Walk and Pride event. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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Renton Downtown Partnership executive director steps down

Christian Switzer, who joined the Partnership in March 2022, helped bring the community back to downtown Renton with…

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Boon Boona coffee was used for Salt & Straw’s special All-Star Game ice cream at T-Mobile Park.

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Boon Boona coffee is the special ingredient for All-Star Week ice cream at T-Mobile Park

Salt & Straw’s Pale Stout & Cracker Jack Ice Cream was in collaboration with Métier Brewing Company and…

Seattle Fine Jewelry had its ribbon cutting ceremony June 17. Photo by Kevin Pieczynski-Jones.

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Seattle Fine Jewelry finds a home at The Landing

With the grand opening on June 17, Renton has a family-owned jewelry store once again.

The Soul Fusion food truck is now officially open for business. The “down home soul food” experience is now available wherever in Renton the truck may be parked. For the truck’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 23, the top-selling item on the menu was the Catfish Sandwich Combo, which Renton Reporter’s advertising representative Sianna Foster reports was “soul’d out” before she even arrived to the ceremony. Foster had the Fusion Burger, which she says was “so good I couldn’t stop eating it even though my body begged me to stop.” Visit soulfusionfood.com to learn where the truck will be next. (Photo by Sianna Foster/Renton Reporter)

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‘Uniting cultures to feed the soul’: Soul Fusion opens in Renton

The grand opening took place Friday, June 23.

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…

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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.

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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.