Local News
5 Boeing workers in Everett tested positive for COVID-19
The company says work areas were “deep-cleaned” and they and other workers were sent home for quarantine.
Business
Boeing imposes hiring freeze in response to virus outbreak
The company received 18 orders last month for new large planes but continues to lose orders for the…
Business
Boeing plans full drawdown of $13.825 billion loan
Companies affected by the coronavirus are turning to banks for short-term financing as a safety net.
Business
The coronavirus is ending a 16-year boom for Boeing, Airbus
The collapse in long-range flying threatens deliveries of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Local News
Bill repealing Boeing tax break clears the state Senate
The company hopes the move will resolve a trade dispute involving European rival Airbus.
Northwest
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home
“You can see it and feel it on the streets. You can see it in restaurants and hotel…
Business
Environmental cleanup beginning at waterfront mill property
Kimberly-Clark has until the end of 2020 to remove the pollution, per pact with the Port of Everett.
Local News
Titanic in reach as Everett’s OceanGate works with NASA
The submersible company has tried to visit the shipwreck twice. Now it’s building a stronger vessel.
Business
Report: Pilots restarted software, causing fatal nosedive
But in an interim report Monday, Ethiopian investigators mostly blamed Boeing for last year’s 737 Max crash.
Local News
Tribes closing in on ability to share sales tax with state
A bill headed to the governor affirms deal the Tulalip Tribes reached with the state and county.
Business
Report from Ethiopia expected this week in Boeing Max crash
Experts in the U.S. are waiting to see if a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder is released.
Business
FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors
Boeing said the matter involves documentation of parts and is not a safety issue.
Business
Boeing to get blame in Ethiopian report on crash of 737 Max
The conclusions say little or nothing about the performance of Ethiopian Airlines or its flight crew.
Northwest
Trump official: Don’t overreact, but avoid Seattle for now
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow also said young, healthy people should keep going to work.
Business
Boeing hit with 61 safety fixes for astronaut capsule
NASA hasn’t decided yet if it will require another crew-less launch or let astronauts on board.
Business
Lawmakers rip Boeing and FAA for roles in flawed Max
Certification of the plane was “grossly insufficient,” investigators said.
Northwest
Emerald City Comic Con to go on as scheduled in Seattle
The event’s organizers have offered refunds to anyone staying home out of fear of COVID-19.
Business
Businesses discourage face-to-face time, do extra cleaning
At Boeing, a sick worker prompted the company to send him and others home and scrub their work…
Business
With mop, brush and elbow grease, she sweats the details
Kelly Jane Heindel started her own Everett business cleaning boats — from wheelhouse to waterline.
Business
Get to know a few of the 13 million women-owned businesses
Nationwide, 42% of all businesses are owned by women. That a startling transformation in 50 years.