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Cobber’s Pet Pantry employees Jeanne Roske, Vicki Dodge, and owner Tamie Waugh. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw pet store named 2026 “America’s Coolest”

Nine stores across the country received the honor from PETS+. Only one comes from the Pacific Northwest.

The new WinCo in Renton was previously scheduled to open in the late summer or early fall but has now been confirmed to open on Aug, 3. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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New Renton WinCo to open first week of August

Initially set to open in late summer to early fall, the store’s official opening day is much sooner.

Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

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Kent-based Blue Origin seeks $10 billion in outside funding

Kent-based Blue Origin plans to raise $10 billion from outside investors to back its rocket engines, reusable launch…

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Shaquille O’Neal with Mayor Armondo Pavone and his sons Roman and Dominic.

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Shaquille O’Neal visits Big Chicken in Renton

With a line that extended around part of The Landing in Renton, fans from all walks of life…

Natoncks Metsu’s latest move is selling soda syrups to customers wanting a bit of Indigenous flavor in the homemade sodas.

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Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

The entrance to an Amazon facility in Everett, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

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Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 7 for the newest imaginative “storefront,” The UPS Store, at the JA Finance Park facility of Junior Achievement of Washington. The collaboration is part of JA’s mission to empower students with real-world skills and inspire future entrepreneurs. On this day, Mount Tahoma High School students spent several hours at JA Finance Park, taking part in an interactive learning experience focused on personal finance and career exploration. Learn more at washington.ja.org. Courtesy photo

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New ‘storefront’ opens for Junior Achievement students

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 7 for the newest imaginative “storefront,” The UPS Store, at the…

Owner Vance Olsen shows off one of Sea Axe’s throwing axes. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Voters choose Sea Axe for a night out

Best of Auburn 2025 winner.

Owner Matthew Noesen of Zola’s Cafe. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Zola’s Cafe wins double for Best of Auburn

Is it any surprise that Zola’s Cafe has won Best Bakery/Desserts and Best Coffee Stand/Shop for 2025? A…

Third Dimension Salon owner Deana McFarlane and salon “director of cuddles” Bodhi. Third Dimension has won its third Best of Auburn award. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Third Dimension Salon wins 3rd Best of Auburn prize

From the interior of the Fred Meyer to Division Street in downtown Auburn, Third Dimension Salon has made…

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

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Auburn to revise rules for opening home-based businesses

City plans to amend the process to make opening a home-based businesses less of a problem.

Oksana Lusnikova of Pie Style Bakery, located at 1111 East Main St. in Auburn. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Pie Style Bakery moves to new space in downtown Auburn

Mama and grandma seemed to pull food out of the air.

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Safeway distribution center in Auburn fined for violating new law

For the first time since Washington state enacted a new law in 2024 to improve standards for warehouse…

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Free haircuts for kids at Evergreen Park

Bella Red Salon and Third Dimension Salon of Auburn teamed up April 13 to provide 64 free haircuts…

Austin Pickinpaugh trying to stall the suspect. Courtesy photo.

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Happy Crab experiences first robbery during operating hours

See the video: The owner said it was a terrifying experience, but she wants to continue operating in…

Pictured left to right: Bill, Nina and Tom Contoravdis, co-owners of Athens Pizza and Pasta, pose for a photo in front of their restaurant. File photo

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Athens Pizza and Pasta experiences fourth burglary in two years

Repairs will cost thousands of dollars, owners say.