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Bob Bridge named president of Washington State Auto Dealers Association
A Renton businessman was named president of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA). Bob Bridge, owner of…
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Boeing to increase 737 production in 2012
Boeing plans to increase it production rates at the Renton plant come early 2012. “With over 5,200 sold…
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BECU celebrating 75th anniversary with community events
To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, Boeing Employee Credit Union (BECU) is holding community events, including one in Tukwila,…
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Where to use your Curve Card around Renton
Looking for a business where you can use your Curve Card? Here’s the list of Renton-area businesses that…
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Renton animal hospital offers ER care
Animal Critical Care & Emergency Services (ACCES) now offers an option for emergency and specialty veterinary care in…
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Student Edge manager looking for painters, jobs
Omar Ketner, a 2007 graduate of Hazen High School and junior at Washington State University, is managing a…
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A-1 Vacuum is headed back to Wells Avenue
Tom Swanson and his A-1 Vacuum and Lockmith are on the move again. Last June a five-alarm fire…
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Martial-arts instructor teaches his students a can-do spirit
Master Mike Shintaku found himself in 2009 with something in scarce supply for a lot of years, time.…
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KeyBank to open new branch
Elissa Eddie has been named assistant vice president and manager of KeyBank’snew branch in Renton Highlands.
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KeyBank names manager for new Renton Highlands branch
Elissa Eddie has been named assistant vice president and manager of KeyBank’s new branch in Renton Highlands. The…
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United Way offering free tax preparation in Renton
Through April 15, United Way of King County is operating a free tax preparation site in Renton.
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Historic Renton City Hall finding a new purpose on Wells Avenue
Dave Smith has literally uncovered a piece of Renton history on Wells Avenue. Now, with the brick facade…
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Renton’s successful CurveCard continues into 2010
The successful “Shop Renton, Buy Ahead of the Curve” campaign, designed to promote shopping locally and launched in…
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First Financial loses $40.7 million but still ‘strong’
The Renton-based First Financial Northwest lost $40.7 million in 2009, mostly because of bad real-estate loans in the…
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First Savings Bank Northwest senior vice president to retire
Robert H. Gagnier, senior vice president – chief lending administration officer for the Renton-based First Savings Bank Northwest,…
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Small Business Development Center at RTC looking for new adviser
The Small Business Development Center in Renton is looking for a new adviser, but its services are still…
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Renton Chamber of Commerce raises about $53,000 in revenue
The Renton Chamber of Commerce raised about $53,000 in gross revenue from its 2009 Holiday Auction last week…
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A-1 Locksmith gets back into vacuum business in a big way
Locksmith Tom Swanson is back in the vacuum-cleaner business big-time, along with his brother Bud. The Swansons lost…
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The Landing to hold tree lighting festival
The Landing in Renton is presenting its First Reindeer Games Holiday Tree Lighting Festival Saturday with special guests…