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Lost jobs mean lost health care for 1,000s in Everett area
Amid COVID-19, the uninsured rate jumped from 7% to 13% in Snohomish County — the biggest spike in…
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Skagit festival can draw 400K tourists. This year? Nearly 0.
Skagit County’s signature event is a $65 million boon for the region. Not amid COVID-19. And maybe not…
Business
Alaska Airlines to require passengers to wear masks
The airline is also blocking middle seats on large planes and aisle seats on small ones through May.
Business
Ziply Fiber takes over Frontier’s Northwest broadband service
The new company’s CEO has at least one tough customer — his wife, who teaches fourth graders online.
Business
Boeing gets $50 billion in bond orders to boost crisis cash
The airplane manufacturer is burning through the most money it ever has with travel at a standstill.
Business
Tyson meat plant near Tri-Cities to remain closed longer
Out of 1,400 workers, 130 have tested positive for COVID-19 and one person has died.
Business
Everett misses out again: Lesser airports got a $17M bonus
Due to puzzling technicalities, busy Paine Field has had little luck with the federal bailout.
Business
Costco shoppers, you gotta wear masks starting Monday
Whole Foods will offer free masks at the entrance and is “requesting” customers cover their faces.
Business
Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon — and headaches, too
The lifeline to many shoppers grapples with delivery delays and workers worried about contagion.
Business
Boeing to cut local workforce by up to 15% after huge loss
The company will reduce production of 787s and 777s and very slowly resume work on the 737 Max.
Local News
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers
The company shed 20% of its workforce. Here at The Daily Herald, a dozen people lost their jobs.
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Tribal casino will go smoke-free in response to pandemic
When Angel of the Winds Casino Resort near Arlington reopens, it will be entirely non-smoking.
Business
Boeing directors elected despite concerns by advisory firms
Two proxy advisers warned shareholders to support CEO David Calhoun “with caution.”
Business
Airbus CEO warns workers it’s bleeding cash and needs cuts
Both Airbus and Boeing are preparing for job cuts as they gauge the depth of the downturn.
Local News
Big changes in store for Snohomish County farmers markets
Expect one-way walking, drive-thrus, fewer vendors, hand-washing stations — and flowers can be sold.
Local News
The Daily Herald: Who we are, what we do, how you can help
The Daily Herald and HeraldNet.com are determined to serve the community for another century.
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Boeing terminates $4.2 billion deal with Embraer
Boeing cited an inability to agree on final terms. Embraer accused Boeing of bad faith in the negotiations
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Governor gives construction a green light — with constraints
Mayors, meanwhile, urged him to be transparent about plans to gradually resume commerce and reopen society.
Business
Boeing: Newly confirmed virus in Everett workforce is no risk
The 2 employees stayed home after falling ill in mid-March. Their test results just came through.
Business
Sea-Tac Airport will lose $251 million in 2020 amid pandemic
The losses are mainly from retail and dining rents, parking, car rentals and ground transportation.