Business
2 years ago
Boeing’s CEO and other leaders out amid turbulence at company

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, who represents Washington’s second congressional district, called on Boeing to earn back the trust of its customers following Monday’s announcement.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
REPORT: Whatcom ranks high nationally for greatest life expectancy

Ironically, Whatcom County’s long expectancy comes despite its residents reporting the heaviest drinking of Washington’s counties.

Crime
2 years ago
Authorities investigating homicides for connection to Idaho inmate escape

Three officers were injured during the initial shootout. All are in stable condition, and one officer was released from the hospital Thursday.

Crime
2 years ago
Eagle ‘killing spree’ case defendant pleads guilty while accomplice remains at-large

The Washington man and an accomplice allegedly killed approximately 3,600 birds on a reservation and elsewhere. They intended to sell the birds’ tail feathers on the black market.

Education
2 years ago
Philanthropist selects Whatcom County non-profit for millions in funding

The total award is more than double the amount initially promised last year.

Business
2 years ago
BRIEF: Boeing makes promises to respond to failed FAA audits

The FAA has barred Boeing from boosting production of Max jets and gave the company 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality-control issues.

Business
2 years ago
Boeing’s failure to meet safety standards documented in FAA audits

One audit of Spirit AeroSystems cited the use of liquid Dawn dish soap to lubricate a door seal during a fit-up process.

National
2 years ago
Boeing under criminal investigation for Alaska flight blowout

The company and NTSB argued over whether Boeing had cooperated with investigators prior to the criminal investigation in a Senate committee hearing Wednesday.

Local
2 years ago
IRS’s Direct File program now available to Washingtonians

The pilot program is available in 12 states for 2024 and eligible filers have until April 15 to use the program.

Local
2 years ago
REPORT: Washington ranks fourth for highest gender wage gap

The Forbes report says that the highest pay disparity occurs in legal occupations.