Chamber of Commerce Hands Out Business Excellence Awards

The Renton Chamber of Commerce recognized the best in business, customer service, community leadership and non-profits in the community last night at its Business Excellence Awards.

Renton Farmers Market Kicks Off 10th Season Today, June 7

Renton's downtown Farmers Market enters its 10th season today; Valley Medical's Farmers Market will host its first-ever event this coming Sunday.

Feeling Festive? Santa Fe Mexican Grill Hits the Spot

No Spanish lessons are required to order food at Santa Fe Mexican Grill, which offers authentic Mexican fare.

Microsoft Provides First Glimpse of Windows 8

The new software was part of a demo today at the D9 conference.

Obama's “Startup America” Initiative to Support Entrepreneurship

“Startup America” initiative to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship in Renton, Pacific Northwest and across the nation.

The Landing's Businesses Support One of Their Own

Several businesses at The Landing have organized a fundraiser for Sunni Rudd, lead waitress at The Rock, to assist with her mounting medical bills.

Beef, it's What's For Dinner: May 28 is National Burger Day

No dinner plans yet? Dine out at a burger joint, or fire up the BBQ and enjoy a (beef, buffalo, turkey,chicken, veggie) burger.

Holla! Feed Your Body & Soul at Geri's Casual Dining

Treat your taste buds to some down-home cookin' “made with love just like Mama’s.”

Bartell Drugs Hosts Food Drive

The drug store chain's locations, including the Renton stores, will collect food to feed children and their families over the summer.

Hold On to Your Home Fries: The Heart of the West Beats at Tommy’s Cafe

Tommy's is an Old School diner dive—where you go for a hit of home fries, waffles and flap jacks.

Old School Goes Locavore: Fresh is in Season at Armondo's

Armondo’s started as a ten-top table restaurant, and has moved and expanded over its 25 years to accommodate more than 100 guests at a time.

Heaven-Sent Mac-n-Cheese at Luther’s Table

A mostly volunteer staff dishes up hearty food for a good cause at Luther's Table.

May 5 is Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate in Renton

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with beer, tequila, tacos, burritos, and more all around Renton.

VMC, UW Medicine Alliance: Valley Medical Center Board Tackles Second Special Board Meeting in as Many Days

The Valley Medical Center Board of Commissioners will continue its review of a draft document of a strategic alliance with the UW Medicine Program tonight at 7 p.m.

Renton City Council To Receive Library Briefing

City Council members will receive a briefing on the future of the downtown and highlands libraries. The public is welcome to attend the briefing, but must wait until the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. to make a comment on the issue.

Binghams' Big Gift to Lions Club? A Big Rig

Edmonds couple donates Paccar stock for truck that will be used to transport a mobile health screening unit.

Chiang's Gourmet in Renton Serves Up Taiwanese Treasures

Tempt the taste buds with Szechuan Peppercorns and Sour Cabbage Baked Cakes at Chiang's Gourmet in the Fairwood neighborhood.

Couple Donates Big Rig to Help Children’s Health

Kenworth Truck Co. is recognizing their donation and giving them a tour of its Renton plant.

Renton Area Non-Profits Unite to Share Resources

Renton Area Nonprofits Unite (RANU), a committee under the umbrella of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, celebrates its first anniversary of networking and sharing community resources.

Baskin-Robbins Offers 31-Cent Scoops This Wednesday.

Enjoy a sweet treat and support the National Fallen Fire Fighters Federation.

Be a Lunch Box Hero at Bistro Box

Rain or shine, this bistro on wheels serves up a hearty dose of delicious street food.

The Landing Adds a Taste of the Mediterranean

Gyros House Mediterranean Grill to open soon in The Landing.

Paccar’s First-Quarter Income Nearly Triples

Paccar’s trucks carry the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. Kenworth Truck Co., which makes medium-and heavy-duty trucks, has a manufacturing plant in Renton.

Valley Medical Center Expands Cancer Services

Valley Medical Center and Southlake Clinic collaborate to open Valley Oncology and Hematology Clinic, make enhancements to Infusion Center

Fast Food You Can Feel Good About: Burger Town

Burger Town offers the basics, and then some.

You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For (FREE) Ice Cream!

Whether you're into Chunky Monkey or Phish Food, stop by Ben & Jerry's for free ice cream on Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m.

Seahawks 12K Draws 3,000-plus Runners to Renton

Fundraiser for Renton/Skyway Boys & Girls Club draws 3,001 people to Renton for second annual Seahawks 12K.

Seahawks 12K: Race is Sunday

Runners can still register at the Landing on Saturday from 9am-1pm, and on Sunday before the race from 7:30-8:45am.

Chamber Welcomes Dick's Sporting Goods to The Landing

An early morning ribbon cutting drew a hearty crowd for the grand opening of Dick's Sporting Goods.

Melrose Grill Stands Test of Time, for Good Reasons

Historic downtown Renton steakhouse offers upscale dining at affordable prices.

An Easy Hole in One at the River Rock Grill

View, Brew and New American Cuisine at the River Rock Grill

There's Still Time To Register For The Seahawks 12K

FOX Sports Grill will host a registration party tonight, Thursday, March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Panera Bread Celebrates Opening at The Landing in Renton

The Landing's newest restaurant made it official Wednesday--but instead of a ribbon-cutting, dignitaries sliced a fresh baguette.

Charmed by A Terrible Beauty

Celebrate spring with some Irish music and pub food and beer at A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub.

Panera Bread Opens Today

Panera hires 42 people to staff its new location at The Landing.

Renton Viewfinder: City of Renton Pavilion Event Center & Rain City Catering

Were you at today's event? Share your photos and your impressions with Renton Patch.

A Case of Mistaken Identity: Renton Seafood Restaurant

Seafood restaurant "felt like a cheap date on a platter."

Habitat for Humanity building in Cascade area

Habitat for Humanity will build 41 townhomes near Cascade in the newly formed La Fortuna neighborhood over the next several years. Volunteers are actively being sought.

Two Artists Sharing A Passion And A Studio In Downtown Renton

Friends and business partners Lisa Lamoreaux and Jennifer Phillips create art in their downtown Renton studio.

Spring Forward on Sunday

Change your clocks and your smoke detector batteries. Daylight saving time starts on March 13.