Business
To gauge economic damage from virus, watch for US jobs data
“Once the unemployment rate notches higher, that’s when a recession becomes a real threat.”
Business
Founder of Lombardi’s restaurant started with a sandwich shop
Diane Symms plans to retire and let her daughter take the reins at the chain’s three establishments.
Business
Paine Field’s passenger terminal is a year old. What’s next?
More than one million passengers have flown in or out of Everett. Is it time for bigger airplanes?
Business
Virus hammers business travel as wary companies nix trips
Major business gatherings have been canceled.
Business
Boeing goes on hiring spree in high-stakes gamble on 737 Max
Managers worry about not having enough workers when the company restarts output of the trouble plane.
Business
Northline Village’s phase one coming to Lynnwood in 2024
First phase could include housing, retail and office space, or a combination of those.
Local News
Road to Paine Field renamed in Hank Robinett’s honor
Snohomish County has dedicated 100th Street SW to a local champion for commercial air service.
Business
A new business owner brings Southern-style food to Everett
Grandma’s in da Kitchen seven days a week, and owner Sharon Tolbert says a day off will have…
Business
A Boeing supplier struggles to weather the 737 Max crisis
New Tech Industries, a Mukilteo aerospace firm, hopes to bring all its employees back to work soon.
Business
Spill the wine: City asks vintners, brewers — why not Monroe?
Local government sent 49 letters to entice wine makers, including a dozen in a neighboring town.
Business
FAA tells Boeing more training for 737 Max pilots may be needed
Some pilots were confused about how the autopilot behaved and failed to finish emergency checklists.
Local News
Edmonds City Council may vote on allowing waterfront hotels
The city has room for another downtown hotel, a study said. Some want it on the waterfront.
Business
Affordable housing idea: Repurpose struggling retail centers
Malls converted to mixed use might be an answer for badly needed transitional and low-income housing.
Local News
Inslee gets involved in contract talks between Swedish, SEIU
The governor is orchestrating a four-day bargaining session with both sides led by an MIT professor.
Business
Boeing didn’t perform full test of its astronaut capsule
A Dec. 20 mission missed critical maneuvers and flew into the incorrect orbit.
Local News
This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’
The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.
Local News
Mystery mailer opposes possible Everett pot shop increase
The city is considering allowing three more cannabis stores, with would-be owners ready and waiting.
Life
These local podcasts talk about hiking, sports and marriage
We list 10 Snohomish and Island county-focused podcasts here. Did we miss yours? If so, let us know.
Northwest
Paid family leave claims are triple what was anticipated
It’s taking up to 10 weeks to process payments from the new state program.
Business
Boeing’s drought ends: ANA of Japan orders a dozen 787s
In January, the company marked an all-time low with zero new orders.