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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.