Business
She knows the transformative power of education
Ambar Martinez also knows first hand the challenge of acclimation for people of diverse backgrounds.
Northwest
Seattle City Council approves new tax on big business
The council voted 7-2 on the measure, which is expected to raise more than $200 million per year.
Local News
Overall property value increases 5.5% in Snohomish County
In the assessor’s annual accounting, Lakewood School District residents saw the biggest average uptick: 8.1%.
Business
FAA concludes three days of test flights of Boeing’s 737 Max
Multiple steps remain before the plane can get the green light to carry passengers again.
Business
COVID-19 and CHOP could benefit Snohomish County real estate
An estimated 40% to 55% of work formerly performed in an office building will be done remotely by…
Local News
Somers: There are no current plans to move back to Phase 1
Such a decision would require a significant, sustained spike in hospitalizations and deaths, he says.
Business
Alaska Airlines could ban non-masked flyers from travel
Noncompliant passengers will be told it is their “final notice” and a written report will be made.
Business
Report: Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max
Engineers did not know how powerfully the flight-control system could push the plane’s nose down.
Business
Norwegian scraps $10.6 billion deal for Boeing Max, 787 jets
The decision covers 92 of Boeing’s Max narrow-body planes and five of the long-distance Dreamliners.
Business
Re-certification flights begin in Seattle for Boeing 737 Max
The tests will evaluate the proposed changes to the plane’s automated flight control system.
Northwest
Report: Virus could slow Canadian shopping in Washington
Concerns about public health and safety could continue to inhibit Canadians from shopping in the U.S.
Business
Flight tests of grounded 737 Max planned to begin Monday
Such tests are one of the final stages by the government before it certifies an aircraft.
Northwest
Fishers now qualify for federal loan amid economic downturn
The rule change comes after captains discovered crew members weren’t included in the 1st aid program.
Business
Boeing starts 777-X test flights in Moses Lake
Test operations are based in Everett and there is no plan to “overnight at Grant County International.”
Business
The new Quil Ceda Creek Casino is expected to open next year
Twice the size of the existing casino, the new entertainment venue will replace an older facility.
Business
Port makeover of old mill property loses $15.5 million grant
Key federal money was rescinded because of a technicality, the Port of Everett says, and it has reapplied.
Business
Microsoft to permanently close all physical stores
The company didn’t say if the move would result in layoffs.
Business
Longtime Herald columnist James McCusker dies at 82
He passed away June 21 after a fall weeks earlier. He had written for The Herald since the…
Northwest
Amazon pays for rights to rename KeyArena ‘Climate Pledge’
The stadium will be the home for Seattle’s yet-to-be-named hockey team.
Local News
Is pollution at old mill site reaching the Snohomish River?
Over 20 years after an initial cleanup, the state isn’t sure arsenic on a 9-acre lot is contained.