Saigon Sunset Re-Opened Following Health Violation Closure

The restaurant was shuttered for nine days as a result of multiple health code violations.

Renton Technical College Offers Free 'Don't Drip & Drive' Oil Leak Inspections

As part of Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program, some King County and Western Washington mechanics are offering free inspections to help prevent car leaks from polluting local water resources.

Benson Hill Shari's Restaurant Closes Doors

After 20 years, the popular 24-hour pie bakery & cafe in North Benson shopping center closes down.

UPDATE: 787 Passes Long-Awaited Battery Certification Test

The Boeing Co. took up the Dreamliner for a two-hour flight, a final certification run to show the FAA it's new lithium-ion battery system works as intended.

Boeing Announces 27 Orders for 747s, 777, But Lags Airbus in First Quarter

The Heralds reports Boeing announced first-quarter sales of 209 jets, behind Airbus' 410, but including 27 new orders for 747s and 777s.

New 737 Order: Boeing and Russia's Sberbank Announce $1 Billion Deal

The company and the bank announced Wednesday a deal for 12 of the Next Generation 737-800s, to be leased by Sberbank to its corporate customer Transaero.

U.S OKs Sale of Boeing F-15 or Lockheed Martin F-35 to South Korea

Locked in a crisis with its neighbor to the north, South Korea is expected to make a decision later this year on which fighter it will buy in a 60-plane deal worth billions.

Boeing Reportedly Pressured State to Delay Update of Water Pollution Rules

InvestigateWest reports that a state plan to update estimates of fish consumption rates and likely set stringent pollution limits was derailed by a lobbying effort, including Boeing concerns it would impede efforts to boost production at Renton.

US Navy Receives Second Wave of P-8A Poseidon Jets

The Navy plans to purchase 117 P-8As, which are based on the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 platform.

Boeing CEO: 787 a 'Fabulous Airplane,' Will Be Back in Service in Due Time

The Boeing chairman kicks off the U.S. Chamber's annual Aviation Summit and says he sees a renaissance in American manufacturing.

Boeing Touts Delivery of 7,500th 737 Jet

The 7,500th Renton-made 737 jet — the most popular commercial airplane flying today — will be shipped to Malaysia-based Malindo Air.

Boeing Studying More Layoffs, This Time of White-Collar Workers

The Seattle Times reports that hundreds of customer support and IT jobs could be moved out of the Puget Sound region, with some layoffs. Already dozens of software workers in Kent have received pink slips.

Boeing Takes Up 787 for Test Flight

The company says the flight of a 787 built for Polish Airlines is a normal production check and that the plane will fly again later this week to demonstrate a new fix for its troubled batteries.

Skyway Firefighters Donate Firefighter Memorabilia to New Skyway Grocery Store

Skyway Grocery Outlet owners Jeff and Erin McNeil are trying to incorporate the culture and history of the area into the decor, including several old firehouse lockers that they found during construction.

Frankensalmon? Several Grocery Chains Reportedly Say They Won't Sell It

A report on seattlepi.com says several grocery chains have agreed not to sell genetically engineered Atlantic salmon, which are nearing federal approval.

Boeing Techs Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract

Boeing technical workers managed to retain similar compensation and benefits from the previous contract, but retirement pension benefits for new hires after March 1 will be replaced with an "enhanced" 401K plan.

TUESDAY: Ivar’s Restaurants Offering Birthday Discounts for $1.08

On March 19, guests can purchase one full-priced entrée and receive a second entrée from a special birthday menu for just $1.08, simply by exclaiming “Happy Birthday, Ivar” when placing the order.

Boeing Technical Workers' Contract Ballots Being Counted Monday Night

The company calls on the 7,400 technical emloyees to "come together and focus on the challenges" Boeing faces as the union counts ballots in the second vote on a four-year contract.

Skyway's First Supermarket in Five Years to Hold March 23 Grand Opening

Grocery Outlet owners Erin and Jeff McNeil will open a new, 15,000 square-foot supermarket at the corner of Renton Avenue South and 68th Avenue this weekend.

Boeing: 787 Dreamliner Should be Back in Air Within Weeks

GeekWire live-streamed a briefing in Tokyo Friday on the company's plan to prevent any fire or smoke from the Dreamliner's lithium-ion batteries with a steel protection layer. The FAA has approved Boeing's plan to test the new system.

Boeing Says FAA Approved Plan to Test 787 Battery System

The FAA also gave Boeing permission to begin flight test activities on two airplanes.

Boeing to Move Renton Flight Simulators to Miami

The company announced the move Friday. A SPEEA spokesman says 100 employees could be affected.

Boeing Strike? Union Tells Technical Workers it's Possible as Ballots Go Out

SPEEA mails out ballots for a second contract vote and says another rejection by 7,500 technical workers would "almost certainly lead to a strike."

Cowgirls Bikini Barista Stand in Renton Closed by Health Department

Cowgirls is in the news for the second day in a row, this time with one stand closed due to lack of hot water. On Monday it was reported that a man had been charged with voyeurism for trying to watch a Cowgirls barista change clothes.

SPEEA to Resubmit Offer to Technical Workers; Boeing Won't Budge

Boeing technical workers will vote again next week on a contract they rejected once, but was approved by SPEEA engineers.

Neigh It Ain't So: No Horse Meat in IKEA's U.S. Meatballs, Officials Say

IKEA becomes the latest company linked to a hidden horse meat scandal in Europe. But U.S. IKEA representatives say local meatballs are a mix of only beef and pork.

Renton Businesses Get Free Page on Patch!

Patch Places has all of the info on local restaurants, salons, shops and more—get some tools to make your listing yours!

Groupon, Local Non-Profit Give Homeless Kids a ‘Birthday-in-a-Box’

Campaign to provide everything needed for a homeless child to celebrate their birthday with family and friends.

Boeing Workers Split on Approving Latest Contract Offer, Authorize Strike

Engineers narrowly approved Boeing's revised 4-year contract on Tuesday, but technical workers narrowly rejected it and authorized a strike.

New Thai Restaurant Spices Up Downtown Renton

Lai and Linda Saelee bring traditional dishes and Mien specialties to Thai Gold Triangle at 916 South 2nd Street.

Officials Hone In On 787 Battery Conundrum

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all Boeing 787 Dreamliners January 16 after several reports of battery malfunctions.

IHOP Serves Up Free Pancakes On National Pancake Day, Feb. 5

The offer is available at the Rainier Avenue and Southcenter Parkway locations on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Renton Western Wear Will Close After 62+ Years Downtown

What does the closure of Renton Western Wear mean to you, and what does it mean for Downtown Renton?

Mattress Discounters Opens At The Landing In Renton

The Landing's newest store opens Wednesday, January 30.

Barnes & Noble To Close More Stores: Would You Miss It?

Company announces it'll shut down 20 stores a year over the next decade.

Weirdest Job Interview Questions

Large companies sometimes throw oddball queries at applicants, according to a survey by Glassdoor.com. How would you answer these inquiries?

Upscale Italian Dining Returns To Downtown Renton

Marianna will host a soft opening on Sunday.

Renton Chamber Of Commerce Selects New CEO

Lynn Wallace comes to the Renton Chamber of Commerce with nearly two decades of chamber experience.

Boeing Rejects SPEEA's 'Final Offer,' Proposes its Own 'Best and Final Offer'

Both the Professional and Technical Negotiation Teams unanimously recommend rejection of Boeing's proposal.

SPEEA Settles For Extended Contract, Allows Boeing To Focus On 787 Dreamliner

“With our contracts put to rest, we can all roll up our sleeves and work the issues facing the 787 and Boeing,” said Sandy Hastings, SPEEA Technical Team member.