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Walker’s Renton Subaru adds Friends of Renton Schools for end-of-year charity promotion

The dealership will donate $250 to the Friends of Renton Schools foundation for every new Subaru purchased or…

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Boeing, flydubai announce historic single-aisle agreement

Agreement on more than 100 planes is largest ever Boeing single-aisle airplane purchase in Middle East

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When Boeing speaks, we should listen | DON BRUNELL

When it comes to Washington’s business climate, Boeing is our canary in the coal mine. When it starts…

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Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Celebrate Airline’s 100th airplane

Milestone delivery of 737-800 testifies rapid development of China's airline business

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Boeing Delivers Air Europa’s 25th Next-Generation 737-800

The 737-800 forms the backbone of Air Europa's short and medium-haul fleet with the Spanish carrier set to…

Boeing is amping up production at their Renton facility again next year to 47 planes per month.

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Boeing increasing 737 production to 47 per month by 2017

Boeing currently produces 38 airplanes per month from its Renton factory and will increase the rate to 42…

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Boeing continues to improve 737 MAX performance

Engineers have completed an assessment of the airplane's performance confirming an additional 1 percent fuel-efficiency improvement over the…

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Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines Finalize Order for Two More 737-900ERs

Israeli flag-carrier has now ordered a total of eight Next-Generation 737-900ERs.

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Boeing delivers first next-generation 737-800 to Russia’s UTair

The airline currently has 40 Next-Generation 737s on order to be delivered in the next several years.

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Franz Kafa and the Department of Ecology | DON BRUNELL

"But DOE says it has the authority to do what federal officials cannot. In fact, the agency says…

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Secretary of State’s Office Honors IKEA with Corporations for Communities Award

IKEA was recognized as a being a company that continues to show a strong sense of giving back…

Workers install the new Northwest Gourmet Foods sign over the old Draper Farms sign on Seventh Street.

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Northwest Gourment Foods preparing to open facility in Renton

About 28 employees will work in the plant that is the former site of Draper Valley Farms on…

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Boeing, Alaska Airlines announce order for five next-generation 737-900ERs

The order, valued at $481 million at list prices, continues Alaska Airlines' investment in its fleet and efforts…

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Boeing, WestJet finalize order for 65 737MAX airplanes

The order, valued at $6.3 billion at list prices, consists of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737…

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Endangered Species Act listing could undercut our economy | DON BRUNELL

A small critter is causing big problems in the South Puget Sound. It’s called the Mazama pocket gopher.

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When National Parks Burn | DON BRUNELL

Despite the lessons of history, we are still failing to connect the dots.

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Railroads move America’s energy safely and efficiently | DON BRUNELL

As technology and oversight have improved, the railroads have amassed a good safety record, even as rail traffic…

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The minimum wage debate | DON BRUNELL

Regardless of what happens in SeaTac, the issue of a higher minimum wage will come before voters.

Boeing assembles 737s in Renton.

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Canadian airline to purchase 65 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing.

The order is valued at $6.3 billion at current list prices. The Boeing 737 is assembled in Renton.

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Local businesses also benefiting from switch to LED lights

Last week, the Renton Reporter featured a story about the City of Renton’s efforts with PSE to replace…