Local News
State timber plan worries the biggest employer in town
In Darrington, fewer logs could mean fewer jobs and millions less for the state’s public schools.
Business
CES gadget show: How watching TV will change in the 2020s
The show’s keynote addresses will this year feature executives from networks, upstart video services
Business
Boeing considers taking on more debt to cover 737 Max costs
The Wall Street Journal reports that costs stemming from the Max grounding are increasing.
Business
Oil price keeps rising as industry eyes Iran-U.S. conflict
The Brent contract for oil touched a high of $70.74 a barrel, the highest since mid-September.
Business
Amazon names its big, yellow lockers: Call me Iggy
Somewhere in the world, or down the street, there’s an Amazon Locker that probably shares your name.
Local News
Snohomish roofing company facing $374,000 in safety fines
The company is subject to greater scrutiny from the state because of a history of violations.
Business
3 crashes, 3 deaths raise questions about Tesla’s Autopilot
Does the company does enough to ensure that drivers keep paying attention?
Business
American Airlines vows to share Boeing proceeds with workers
The airline estimated that the grounding of the Max 737 will cut its pretax income by $540 million.
Local News
State sues Johnson & Johnson, claims it fueled opioid epidemic
AG Bob Ferguson says the drug giant used deceptive marketing to pump up pain drug prescriptions.
Business
As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle
Only 6 states, including Washington, have laws allowing campaign money to be used for child care.
Business
Constant change: Here’s what happened in business in 2019
The most important and popular business stories chronicled commerce in transition.
Local News
Starting today, you must be 21 to buy smokes or vape devices
At 18, teens can vote, get tattoos and go to war, but can no longer purchase those products.
Business
Kirkland firm moves closer to buying Frontier Communications
Regulators are expected to rule this spring on WaveDivision’s bid to buy Frontier Communications.
Business
Marijuana dispensaries prepare for shortages in the new year
CHICAGO — With less than 48 hours to go until marijuana shops open their doors to the public,…
Business
Trump says he’ll sign first-step China trade deal on Jan. 15
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The first phase of a U.S.-China trade agreement will be inked at the…
Business
They’re hiring: CEO of Workforce Snohomish County steps down
Erin Monroe has led the agency since 2014. She plans to embark on the “next chapter” of her…
Business
737 crisis leaves Boeing badly behind in race with Airbus
With loss of a previous strategic advantage, this disastrous year will be followed by a precarious 2020.
Northwest
Washington workers can soon access paid family leave benefit
Eligible workers get 12 weeks paid time off for birth or adoption or for a serious medical condition.
Business
What we learned from 2019’s worst PR disasters
No. 1: Dennis Muilenburg’s week of silence after the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March.
Local News
Lime scooters are gone for the winter in Everett
The popular rentable electric scooters were removed from the city last week and will return in spring.