Local News
Cop turned pinup model in Gold Bar charged with $67K fraud
Brenda Cavoretto was injured when a dead body fell on her in 2012. She’s accused of overselling its…
Northwest
Washington unemployment rate drops to 7.8%
Most job growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, construction and other services.
Business
Mountlake Terrace-based health insurer Premera cuts 285 jobs
The layoff at Premera Blue Cross, prompted by the economic downturn, represents about 8.3% of its workforce.
Business
Twitter to pay $100,000 over Washington campaign violations
The company failed to maintain records related to ads that ran from 2012 through 2019.
Business
Boeing’s struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September
The company has suffered 448 cancellations for the Max and dropped another 602 orders from its backlog.
Business
Rule: EU can impose $4 billion in tariffs over Boeing support
Tax breaks for Boeing from Washington state were deemed to have unfairly harmed certain Airbus jets.
Local News
How do you teach auto shop remotely? Edmonds class finds out
For some local high school students, auto shop is the thing that keeps them from dropping out.
Local News
For some Snohomish County kids, a warehouse is a schoolhouse
Employers made space for students to attend virtual classes on-site. But at least one learning pod had to…
Northwest
Seattle’s Elephant Car Wash to shutter, pink sign to be saved
Rumors have swirled surrounding a demolition permit for the site was filed Oct. 7.
Business
Boeing Future of Flight at Paine Field reopens — without tours
The Mukilteo aviation center has some new exhibits, but there are no plans to resume the factory tour.
Northwest
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31
The moratorium, in place since March and extended a few times, was to expire next week.
Local News
State wants Monte Cristo Ballroom to pay back employees
The former Everett wedding venue’s owner is accused of deducting money from workers’ checks without permission.
Business
New pandemic relief grants for Mukilteo and rural businesses
A new round of small business grants are available in Mukilteo and rural areas.
Business
Bellingham Cold Storage leases warehouse space in Stanwood
The refrigerated warehouse company adds to its footprint with a Snohomish County location.
Business
Government probes Microsoft’s plan to hire more Black people
The U.S. Labor Dept. is asking the company to prove it’s not making illegal race-based decisions.
Business
Everett firm uses ultraviolet light to de-germ airplanes
WayPoint Interiors’ light-based system may be a serious contender in the battle against coronavirus.
Business
Cities pitch in to keep restaurants and bars in business
Snohomish County pubs and eateries offer takeout fare and street-side dining to survive.
Business
Looking for a quick bite? A new Everett food truck lot opens
In a trial run, the city of Everett launches a new food truck lot on city property.
Nation-World
Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election
The president instead wants to focus on confirming his U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett.
Business
Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade
The outlook assumes it will take about three years for air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels.