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After Alaska Airlines 737 Max door plug blowout, Boeing is withdrawing request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of the plane
Finance
After Alaska Airlines 737 Max door plug blowout, Boeing is withdrawing request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of the plane
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJanuary 30, 2024
Off-duty pilot’s attempt to switch off Horizon Air flight’s engines after using psychedelic mushrooms renews scrutiny of cockpit mental health
Health
Off-duty pilot’s attempt to switch off Horizon Air flight’s engines after using psychedelic mushrooms renews scrutiny of cockpit mental health
By Claire Rush, Gene Johnson and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2023
Off-duty pilot who tried to switch off an airplane’s engine in flight told FBI it was his first time taking psychedelic mushrooms
Finance
Off-duty pilot who tried to switch off an airplane’s engine in flight told FBI it was his first time taking psychedelic mushrooms
By Claire Rush, Gene Johnson and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2023
Yellowstone River bridge collapse
Environment
Train carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur spills into Montana’s Yellowstone River as bridge collapses, drinking water shut off downstream
By Matthew Brown, Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJune 25, 2023
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway may be on the hook for billions for devastating Oregon wildfires
Environment
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway may be on the hook for billions for devastating Oregon wildfires
By Andrew Selsky, Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJune 13, 2023
Seattle startup’s ex-CFO indicted for taking $35 million from his company and losing it in crypto crash
Finance
Seattle startup’s ex-CFO indicted for taking $35 million from his company and losing it in crypto crash
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressMay 18, 2023
Marijuana growers are between a rock and a hard place as they face oversupply and interstate commerce woes: ‘I’m tired of running a failing business’
Lifestyle
Marijuana growers are between a rock and a hard place as they face oversupply and interstate commerce woes: ‘I’m tired of running a failing business’
By Gene Johnson, Andrew Selsky, MIchael R. Blood and The Associated PressApril 19, 2023
An NFL team owner and animal rights groups teamed up to return Lolita the orca to the wild after 50 years in captivity. Now the question is how
Environment
An NFL team owner and animal rights groups teamed up to return Lolita the orca to the wild after 50 years in captivity. Now the question is how
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressApril 4, 2023
Most gig workers in Seattle are now entitled to paid sick leave under first law of its kind in the U.S.
Finance
Most gig workers in Seattle are now entitled to paid sick leave under first law of its kind in the U.S.
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2023
Boeing is delivering its last iconic 747 jumbo jet today, ending the era of a plane that revolutionized travel
Finance
Boeing is delivering its last iconic 747 jumbo jet today, ending the era of a plane that revolutionized travel
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2023
Washington passed a 7% capital gains tax to balance the nation’s most regressive tax code. The wealthy and business groups fought back
Finance
Washington passed a 7% capital gains tax to balance the nation’s most regressive tax code. The wealthy and business groups fought back
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJanuary 26, 2023
the logos of social media applications, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, WeChat, Signal, Telegram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook are displayed on the screen of an iPhone
Tech
Seattle public schools’ lawsuit against media giants like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook faces uncertain legal road
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2023
A Trump-appointed judge has issued another legal setback for Biden’s student loan-forgiveness plan
Politics
A Trump-appointed judge has issued another legal setback for Biden’s student loan-forgiveness plan
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressNovember 10, 2022
Meta fined $25 million for failing to reveal the buyers and targets of political ads it ran
Tech
Meta fined $25 million for failing to reveal the buyers and targets of political ads it ran
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressOctober 27, 2022
When it comes to gun purchases, just 9 states and D.C. have waiting periods. Among those who don’t: the federal government
Politics
When it comes to gun purchases, just 9 states and D.C. have waiting periods. Among those who don’t: the federal government
By Gene Johnson and The Associated PressJune 5, 2022
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