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Southwest joins rivals in again delaying Boeing jet’s return
The airline will drop about 330 flights each weekday from its normal 4,000 daily flights.
Business
Microsoft: ‘carbon-negative’ by 2030 even for supply chain
The company previously said its data centers would be 60% powered by renewable power by the end of…
Local News
Washington Supreme Court OKs lesser version of carbon cap
The Clean Air Rule had been struck down by a lower court after it was challenged by business…
Business
Group finds US aircraft approval process safe, despite crashes
The committee differed sharply with legislators who are investigating Boeing and the FAA.
Business
A nuclear research facility is about to open in Everett
TerraPower, an energy firm founded by Bill Gates, will open a 65,000-square-foot lab near Paine Field.
Business
Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
The company will open or remodel 85 stores by 2025 in rural and urban communities across the U.S.
Business
Plastic bag ban passes Washington Senate again
The bill now heads to the House, where it stalled last year.
Business
Boeing’s ‘very bad’ internal messages boost crash victim suits
Employees bragged about fooling the FAA about pilots needing only computer training for the new 737 Max.
Business
Max crisis: Boeing airplane orders plunge to a 16-year low
The company reported more cancellations than new orders in 2019.
Business
Boeing thwarted Lion Air ‘idiots’ who wanted 737 Max training
Having the pilots do simulator training would have undercut a critical selling point of the jet.
Local News
Construction on Marysville’s civic center to begin this month
Dozens braved a frigid Monday morning to celebrate the soon-to-be City Hall and police station.
Business
NSA discovers security flaw in Windows, Microsoft issues fix
The software company said it has not seen any evidence of exploitation by hackers.
Business
Boeing’s new CEO takes reins with company integrity in doubt
Dave Calhoun is entrusted with turning around a company that has been widely censured for arrogance.
Business
Woodward, Hexcel attempt to become a force in aerospace
The companies say the merger will allow them to create more efficient aircraft that will reduce emissions.
Business
Walmart expands its army of robots to 650 additional stores
The machines will roam aisles and send alerts to store employees’ handheld devices when items are out of…
Business
Beyond pilot trash talk, Boeing documents show focus on cost
The newly released emails suggest a troubling culture that prioritized saving money over safety.
Business
Small local suppliers flying blind through 737 Max crisis
Unlike Boeing, makers of components and parts cannot easily absorb the cost of an assembly shutdown.
Business
FAA seeks to fine Boeing $5.4 million over faulty Max parts
At issue are tracks that guide the movement of control surfaces on the front of the wings on…
Business
Spirit lays off 2,800 in Wichita due to Boeing production cut
The company expects to conduct further layoffs “later this month” at two factories in Oklahoma.
Business
Iran denies downing plane, invites Boeing to investigation
Iranian officials asked the U.S. and Canada to share their evidence of a missile hitting the jetliner.