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Boeing has received more than 300 orders for new 737s at the Paris Air Show
In total, Boeing has received orders or commitments for a total of 317 of the 737-series airplanes.
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Torero’s opening next week at new location at the Landing
A Renton institution in family dining is getting a new look in a new location. Torero’s, formerly on…
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Preserve and expand Washington’s traditional manufacturing jobs | DON BRUNELL
We shouldn't overlook — or take for granted — the considerable economic contributions of Washington's traditional industries.
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Kenworth’s Renton plant celebrates 20 years
Nearly half of the plant's current employees have been working for Kenworth since the plant opened in 1993
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Higher taxes and costs will send jobs out of state | DON BRUNELL
Critics say that, in these tough economic times, we can't afford tax incentives. The real question is, can…
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Boeing receives order for 60 737 MAX airplanes
Boeing and TUI Travel PLC announced a commitment today for 60 737 MAX airplanes, valued at $6.09 billion…
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Oil and water don’t mix but can co-exist | DON BRUNELL
Traveling through Sweetwater in west Texas, you see an interesting mix of irrigated farming, cattle ranching, oil production…
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Renton Chamber of Commerce to recognize outstanding businesses
The Renton Chamber of Commerce will recognize four businesses and a nonprofit organization at the 2013 Business Excellence…
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Chinese delegation visits Renton, Valley Medical Center
The Renton Chamber of Commerce hosted a delegation from Linyi, China, this week that was interested in region's…
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The Human Spirit is our Greatest Asset | DON BRUNELL
We face many challenges today, but rather than think of ourselves as victims, we should emulate those who…
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State jobless rate dropped to 7 percent in April
All told, the unemployment rate has fallen by half a percentage point since the start of the year.
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Avoiding the ‘Obamacare’ train wreck | DON BRUNELL
Even some of its strongest supporters now say that the federal Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is…
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State transportation safety staff recommend penalty against Renton’s Shuttle Express
Commission staff alleges that Shuttle Express committed 22,860 violations of state rules and laws from Oct. 2010 to…
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What happens in Seattle should stay in Seattle | DON BRUNELL
Seattle officials had a bad idea a couple of years ago, and now some state lawmakers want to…
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New federal regulations will boost the cost of gas – again | DON BRUNELL
Imagine that you see a swimmer floundering in the water. You call the rescue squad and then you…
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The world in miniature | SLIDESHOW
From individual playing cards and coins on a table to aspirin bottles and Alka Seltzer in the doctor's…
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The biggest little collection in all of Renton
Benita Swanson's collection of miniatures lives on at A-1, along with the vacuum cleaners and locks and safes…
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State budgets in disarray | DON BRUNELL
All the focus on our national debt, sequester cuts and federal tax increases is obscuring a smoldering problem.…
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New WildFin American Grill at The Landing raises $4,100 for Renton Schools
The "first night" charity event this week raised $4,100 for the Renton Schools Foundation,an organization that helps bridge…
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The Forgotten Constituency | DON BRUNELL
Most elected officials have no idea what it's like to risk everything you have or to struggle to…