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Father of Indonesian man sues Boeing over Lion Air crash

Father of Indonesian man sues Boeing over Lion Air crash

His son was one of 189 killed when the 737 MAX 8 airliner dove into the Java Sea on Oct. 29.

Father of Indonesian man sues Boeing over Lion Air crash
Alaska now selling tickets for Everett; Southwest bows out

Alaska now selling tickets for Everett; Southwest bows out

Service could start Feb. 11. Alaska Airlines has acquired Southwest Airlines’ gate times.

Alaska now selling tickets for Everett; Southwest bows out

Third pilots’ union raises concern about Boeing 737 Max jet

The aircraft is under a spotlight after last month’s crash off the coast of Indonesia.

What the airlines are planning for Paine Field in Everett

What the airlines are planning for Paine Field in Everett

If all goes as planned, three carriers will begin serving Snohomish County with 24 daily flights.

What the airlines are planning for Paine Field in Everett
Washington’s unemployment rate drops to a record-low 4.3%

Washington’s unemployment rate drops to a record-low 4.3%

The October unemployment rate in the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett region was 3.3 percent.

  • Nov 15, 2018
  • By Wire Service
Washington’s unemployment rate drops to a record-low 4.3%
Boeing jet deliveries sink in October

Boeing jet deliveries sink in October

The Everett assembly plant delivered no 747 jumbo jets and only one each of the 767 and 777 models.

Boeing jet deliveries sink in October
Amazon’s growing pains in Seattle offer lessons to new hosts

Amazon’s growing pains in Seattle offer lessons to new hosts

The 2 cities allow the company to sidestep problems it has been accused of inflicting on its hometown.

  • Nov 13, 2018
  • By SALLY HO Associated Press
Amazon’s growing pains in Seattle offer lessons to new hosts
Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

The relocation would reverse Boeing’s trend over the last several years to move workers out of Kent.

Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent
Leadership awards recognize economic development efforts

Leadership awards recognize economic development efforts

Among those honored by Leadership Snohomish County was the founder of an Everett business incubator.

Leadership awards recognize economic development efforts
Locals, Funko CEO remember Marvel comics co-creator Stan Lee

Locals, Funko CEO remember Marvel comics co-creator Stan Lee

Lee introduced characters such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk.

Locals, Funko CEO remember Marvel comics co-creator Stan Lee
Her advice to women working in business: Believe in yourself

Her advice to women working in business: Believe in yourself

Jenny Xia is the co-CEO of FreeWill, a will-planning company that helps people give to good causes.

Her advice to women working in business: Believe in yourself
US pilots say Boeing didn’t warn of 737 feature tied to crash

US pilots say Boeing didn’t warn of 737 feature tied to crash

A system intended to prevent aerodynamic stalls might have led to the crash of a MAX plane in Indonesia.

US pilots say Boeing didn’t warn of 737 feature tied to crash
Point Wells developer offers to reduce project’s size

Point Wells developer offers to reduce project’s size

The developer might scale back plans for waterfront highrises — or sue if Woodway tries to annex.

Point Wells developer offers to reduce project’s size
Study: A smarter workforce is needed to win Boeing 797

Study: A smarter workforce is needed to win Boeing 797

To remain an aerospace powerhouse, Washington needs to boost its investment in education.

Study: A smarter workforce is needed to win Boeing 797

Funko reports slightly lower net income on higher revenue

The Everett-based novelties maker also raised its guidance for 2018 sales.

FAA to throw weight behind Boeing’s warning after 737 Max crash

The Boeing notice reminds pilots to follow existing procedures and doesn’t require any physical fixes.

Boeing jet crashed in Indonesia after key sensor replaced

Boeing jet crashed in Indonesia after key sensor replaced

The sensor tracks the angle of the plane’s nose relative to oncoming air to prevent stalling and diving.

Boeing jet crashed in Indonesia after key sensor replaced

TSA holding job fair for Paine Field passenger screeners

The hiring event will be Wednesday and Thursday, in the afternoon, in Lynnwood.

What employers need to know about opioids in the workplace

What employers need to know about opioids in the workplace

A Snohomish Health District initiative is aimed at helping employers deal with the epidemic.

What employers need to know about opioids in the workplace
Hooked on hope, she chose behavioral therapy over law school

Hooked on hope, she chose behavioral therapy over law school

The new CEO of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital plans to hire more staff and add services.

Hooked on hope, she chose behavioral therapy over law school