Northwest
State: More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits paid
Officials say they are preparing for up to 1 million claims to filed by Sunday.
Business
Air Force: Boeing can fix flawed $44 billion KC-46 tanker
It had been discovered that shadows or the glare of the sun sometimes can hamper the 3D cameras’…
Business
Wary Boeing workers return to the assembly lines in Everett
Promising vigorous cleaning and social distancing, the company has opened facilities throughout the state.
Local News
Rent, or food for the kids? An unfamiliar dilemma arises
Many are missing rent or mortgage payments for the first time. And there is a ripple effect.
Local News
Bike shops and trails in Snohomish County are open and busy
Nice weather and a litany of outdoor activity restrictions are nudging people to hop on bicycles.
Business
GE cuts 737 Max order in new blow to best-selling Boeing jet
Both companies have announced cost cuts and curtailed operations amid the virus outbreak.
Northwest
Lawsuit seeks greater protections for Washington farmworkers
Pickers and pruners contend they are often in situations where they can’t practice social distancing.
Business
Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week
More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work in Everett and Renton starting Monday.
Local News
Claims for unemployment benefits remain at record levels
The number of first-time benefit seekers surged by 31% in Snohomish County last week.
Business
Boeing woes point to steep job cuts and slashed production
The company invested $1 billion in 777X wing plant in Everett. Walking away from it seems unlikely.
Local News
Frognal property up for auction over debt? Developer says no
A public notice warned of foreclosure due to a $10 million debt. But Integral Northwest says it’s a…
Local News
Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
As governor warns the lockdown may last awhile, builders offer path to freeing their industry now
Northwest
Jobless rate in Washington increased to 5.1% in March
The national unemployment rate for March was 4.4%; in the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett region it was 5.5%.
Northwest
Dozens of workers at Wallula food plant have coronavirus
Walla Walla County officials say the plant will remain open.
Local News
Ka-ching! The first round of $1,200 stimulus checks arrived
The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.
Business
Paine Field to get a paltry amount of airport stimulus money
Federal grants are based on 2018 passenger counts. Unfortunately, Everett passenger service began in 2019.
Northwest
Washington attorney general sues Facebook over campaign ads
After a 2018 lawsuit, the company said it would stop selling political ads, but it still does.
Business
Boeing’s order book shrinks as struggling buyers cancel 737s
The company lost orders for 150 Renton-built 737 Max aircraft last month.
Northwest
Pennsylvania company wants more of Montana coal-fired plant
Talen Energy likes the cash flows from Puget Sound Energy’s agreement to buy power from Colstrip.
Local News
Please, don’t squeeze the avocados — or the Charmin
Under supermarket COVID-19 rules, touch only what you buy. Stay in the right lane. Don’t be a cranky…