Dialysis center in Renton to hold community open house Feb. 23

Northwest Kidney Centers' dialysis center in Renton will host a community open house from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. The public is invited to attend the free event, which will feature tours, refreshments, healthy cooking demonstrations and a short program that begins at 1 p.m.

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10:58 AM February 19, 2012 0

Boeing, Machinists recognized for historic contract

The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers and the Boeing Co. were honored recently for the landmark deal that ensured the 737 MAX will be built in Rento

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updated 12:17 PM February 17, 2012 0

Boeing, Lion Air finalize record-breaking 737 order

Boeing and Jakarta-based Lion Air Monday finalized a firm order for 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900ERs, according to the Boeing Co.

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5:34 PM February 14, 2012 0

Empowered Recreation to offer charity boot camp after ribbon cutting

Empowered Recreation, a new comprehensive health and fitness studio in Renton, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and charity boot camp Feb. 15.

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11:40 AM February 9, 2012 4

King County Council recognizes Valley Medical

The King County Council Monday recognized Valley Medical Center for its excellence in healthcare and its nationally recognized financial management and award-winning work environment. “I am very proud to present Valley Medical Center with this recognition,” said council member Julia Patterson, the sponsor of the recognition, in a county press release.

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1:39 PM February 2, 2012 0

Alternative to ER opens in Kent

A business hoping to redefine the urgent-care experience for patients and physicians opened in Kent Jan. 28. Doctors Express caters to patients who can’t be seen by their own physicians or don’t want to go to the emergency room. The goal of the business is to offer affordable, non-emergency treatment to anyone in need, thereby eliminating long waits associated with doctor’s office or emergency room visits.

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1:35 PM February 2, 2012 2

Where to use your CurveCard in Renton

BENSON HILL/CASCADE Ace Hardware (Fairwood) Al Talley Jr. at Jerry's Barber Shop All Tune and Lube Benders Music and Sports Bar

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updated 3:03 PM January 27, 2012 0

Seattle Gold and Prospecting Co. offers tips, equipment, classes

There is gold in them thar hills and Brian Kushin will help you find it – with a pan or something more mechanical. Kushin has opened Seattle Gold and Prospecting Co. in the Renton Highlands, filled with a full line of equipment designed to coax gold flakes or chunks from a creek or river.

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updated 11:17 AM January 26, 2012 0

Boeing marks a high-flying year in 2011

Boeing booked 805 net commercial airplane orders in 2011, fueled by a late flurry of record-breaking deals, according to a company press release. The company also delivered 477 airplanes, ending the year with a backlog of 3,771 unfilled commercial orders.

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3:54 PM January 5, 2012 0

Region's chambers to hold legislative breakfast

The South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition's annual breakfast is Jan. 6 at Emerald Downs in Auburn.

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updated 11:31 AM December 30, 2011 0

Waste Management offering online recycling videos

Waste Management is offering a series of four online videos designed to help with its customers' recycling efforts.

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11:25 AM December 26, 2011 0