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Toughtimes for the military | DON BRUNELL
According to Defense News, sequestration will cut $15.8 billion from the Pentagon’s 2013 budget and another $37 billion…
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‘Obamacare’ in need of remake | DON BRUNELL
In our nation’s capital, the political version of a blockbuster, “The Affordable Care Act: Obamacare,” is now making…
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Valley Medical Center among nation’s ‘most wired’
Valley Medical Center has been named among the nation's "Most Wired" hospitals, according to Health Care's "Most Wired"…
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Military News a Mixed Bag For Washington’s Economy | DON BRUNELL
Military installations and defense contractors are taking the brunt of the automatic budgets cuts mandated by sequestration. Why…
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Science can help feed starving people | DON BRUNELL
We have no choice: We must grow more food on fewer acres. Fortunately, scientists have been working on…
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What about the rest of us? | DON BRUNELL
We appreciate their concern for federal employees — but what about the rest of us?
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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…