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Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering
Read full article: Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offeringBoeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant, which is dealing with a contentious strike, faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash.
2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state
Read full article: 2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington stateTwo crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington state during a routine training flight have been declared dead.
Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second month
Read full article: Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second monthStriking workers at Boeing will vote next week on a new offer that could end a walkout that has lasted more than a month.
Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in the balance this election
Read full article: Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in the balance this electionVoters in Washington state are being asked whether to repeal one of the most progressive climate policies ever passed by a state Legislature, less than two years after it took effect.
Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union says
Read full article: Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union saysThe union representing Boeing factory workers who are currently on strike in the Pacific Northwest says contract talks “broke off” with the company after another bargaining session.
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max case
Read full article: A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max caseLawyers for Boeing and families of some people who died in two crashes of Boeing jetliners will go face to face in court next month.
Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strike
Read full article: Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strikeThe union representing Boeing’s striking factory workers in the Pacific Northwest says it expects to resume negotiations with the company on Friday.
Boeing CEO says the company will furlough employees soon to preserve cash during labor strike
Read full article: Boeing CEO says the company will furlough employees soon to preserve cash during labor strikeBoeing’s CEO says the company will begin furloughing a large number of employees to save cash during a strike by union machinists.
A bewildered seal found itself in the mouth of a humpback whale
Read full article: A bewildered seal found itself in the mouth of a humpback whaleA photograph by a naturalist captured a seemingly bewildered seal in the mouth of a humpback whale after the giant marine mammal unintentionally gulped it.
A strike would add to turbulent times at Boeing
Read full article: A strike would add to turbulent times at BoeingA strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing’s best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose bottom line and reputation have taken plenty of hits this year.
Mountain West and Washington State, Oregon State will not renew football scheduling deal beyond 2024
Read full article: Mountain West and Washington State, Oregon State will not renew football scheduling deal beyond 2024The deadline for the Mountain West and Washington State and Oregon State to renew their football scheduling agreement passed without a deal being struck.
Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
Read full article: Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help themA report shows that coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change but face an array of bureaucratic barriers when it comes to accessing government funds meant to help them adapt.
1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House race
Read full article: 1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washington’s US House raceOne of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump and a candidate endorsed by the former president have advanced to the November general election in Washington state’s 4th Congressional District race.
Money from Washington's landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Read full article: Money from Washington's landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate changeTens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes that are at risk from climate change and rising sea levels to help them move to higher ground, install solar panels, buy electric vehicles and restore wetlands.
For at least a decade Quinault Nation has tried to escape the rising Pacific. Time is running out
Read full article: For at least a decade Quinault Nation has tried to escape the rising Pacific. Time is running outQuinault Indian Nation, in Washington state, has spent at least a decade working to relocate hundreds of people whose homes are threatened by a rising Pacific Ocean.
Chasing first major title, Amy Yang takes 2-shot lead into final round of KPMG Women’s PGA
Read full article: Chasing first major title, Amy Yang takes 2-shot lead into final round of KPMG Women’s PGAAmy Yang shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship as she chases her first major victory.
Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on hold
Read full article: Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on holdA judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a “forced outing” measure.
Nelly Korda shoots 81, sent packing early again at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Read full article: Nelly Korda shoots 81, sent packing early again at the KPMG Women’s PGA ChampionshipNelly Korda was sent packing early again Friday in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, another shocking downfall after a dominating run.
Lexi Thompson shoots 68 to take 1st-round lead at the Women's PGA Championship
Read full article: Lexi Thompson shoots 68 to take 1st-round lead at the Women's PGA ChampionshipLexi Thompson made six birdies on her way to a 4-under 68 and a one-shot lead over Nelly Korda and Patty Tavatanakit after the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computers
Read full article: Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computersNew laptops equipped with Microsoft Windows start shipping to customers next week but without a flagship feature called Recall that drew concerns about privacy and cybersecurity.
Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest
Read full article: Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific NorthwestThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a 'forced outing' measure
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a 'forced outing' measureYouth services and civil rights groups are suing to block a new Washington state parental rights law that is set to take effect next month.
Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC
Read full article: Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PCMicrosoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you’re doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.
Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution
Read full article: Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecutionBoeing shareholders have approved CEO David Calhoun’s $32.8 million compensation.
Chun says he had a different Big Ten school in mind, but Washington is where he's 'supposed to be'
Read full article: Chun says he had a different Big Ten school in mind, but Washington is where he's 'supposed to be'Pat Chun has been introduced as the new athletic director at the University of Washington, leaving behind six years in the same role at Washington State to take the reins of the rival program that will begin life in the Big Ten Conference this fall.
FBI tells passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a panel they might be crime victims
Read full article: FBI tells passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a panel they might be crime victimsThe FBI is telling people who were on board the Boeing 737 Max that lost a panel in midflight that they might be victims of a crime.
Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
Read full article: Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribesWashington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in Washington.
US judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootings
Read full article: US judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootingsA federal judge on Friday rejected a challenge to a Washington state law that cleared the way for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain cases.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
Read full article: Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by policeThe Washington state House has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?
Read full article: Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Washington state die of opioid overdoses at five times the state average.
Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AI
Read full article: Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AIWashington state's governor has called for the state to develop best practices on how agencies use generative artificial intelligence as it continues to incorporate the technology into government operations.
Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption
Read full article: Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemptionBoeing says it is withdrawing a request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of its 737 Max airliner.
Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on Saturday
Read full article: Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on SaturdayAlaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the airline’s planes.
The 3 officers cleared in Manuel Ellis' death will each receive $500,000 to leave Tacoma police
Read full article: The 3 officers cleared in Manuel Ellis' death will each receive $500,000 to leave Tacoma policeThree Washington state police officers who were cleared of all criminal charges last month in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis will each receive $500,000 to leave the Tacoma Police Department.
Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools
Read full article: Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schoolsOregon State and Washington State say they have reached an agreement with 10 departing Pac-12 schools on revenue distribution for 2023-24 that puts an end to a legal battle sparked by conference realignment.
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers' ability to adapt
Read full article: As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers' ability to adaptFor decades, Christmas tree growers and breeders have been preparing for a future of hotter weather and warming soil.
Ward leads Washington State to 56-14 romp over Colorado; Sanders exits with injury
Read full article: Ward leads Washington State to 56-14 romp over Colorado; Sanders exits with injuryCameron Ward threw for 288 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, Brennan Jackson had two scoop-and-score touchdowns and Washington State beat Colorado 56-14 to snap a six-game losing streak and end the Buffaloes’ hopes of a bowl game in the first year under Deion Sanders.
Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire block road at Tacoma port while military cargo ship docks
Read full article: Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire block road at Tacoma port while military cargo ship docksHundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are blocking traffic at the Port of Tacoma, where a military supply ship had recently arrived.
Thrift store chain case was no bargain for Washington attorney general; legal fees top $4.2 million
Read full article: Thrift store chain case was no bargain for Washington attorney general; legal fees top $4.2 millionWashington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s long-running legal case against the thrift store chain Savers Value Village turned out to be no bargain, as the state has been ordered to pay the company nearly $4.3 million in legal fees.
Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State
Read full article: Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington StateQuarterback Noah Fifita threw for 342 yards, Jonah Coleman had 168 total yards and three rushing touchdowns and Arizona’s defense forced three turnovers in a 44-6 upset of No. 19 Washington State.
Biden memo directs US agencies to restore 'healthy and abundant' salmon runs in the Northwest
Read full article: Biden memo directs US agencies to restore 'healthy and abundant' salmon runs in the NorthwestPresident Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to use all available authorities and resources to restore “healthy and abundant” salmon runs in the Columbia River Basin, a move that conservationists and tribes call a potential breakthrough.
With Pac-12 unsettled, CFP managers meet to make difficult decision on number of reserved bids
Read full article: With Pac-12 unsettled, CFP managers meet to make difficult decision on number of reserved bidsCollege Football Playoff managers will meet this week at the Big Ten offices outside Chicago.
Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35
Read full article: Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35Josh Kelly had three touchdown receptions, Cameron Ward passed for 404 yards and accounted for five scores, and No. 21 Washington State withstood a late rally to upend No. 14 Oregon State 38-35 in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams.
'T. rexes' race to photo finish at Washington state track
Read full article: 'T. rexes' race to photo finish at Washington state trackA track for live horse racing in suburban Seattle turned prehistoric over the weekend as more than 200 people ran down the track cloaked in inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur costumes.
Boeing lost $149 million last quarter as the plane maker pushes ahead with production increases
Read full article: Boeing lost $149 million last quarter as the plane maker pushes ahead with production increasesBoeing is reporting a $149 million loss for the second quarter despite higher revenue, as the plane maker struggles with higher costs in both its airline and defense business.
Climate change ratchets up the stress on farmworkers on the front lines of a warming Earth
Read full article: Climate change ratchets up the stress on farmworkers on the front lines of a warming EarthAs Earth this week set and then repeatedly broke unofficial records for average global heat, it served as a reminder of a danger that climate change is making steadily worse for farmworkers and others who labor outside.
What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?
Read full article: What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?The five passengers on the fatal submersible trip to the Titanic wreckage site were likely asked to sign liability waivers.
Alleged shooter at Washington state music festival was stationed at US Army base
Read full article: Alleged shooter at Washington state music festival was stationed at US Army baseLaw enforcement officials say the alleged gunman who fired into a crowd killing two people at a Washington state music festival Saturday was stationed at a U.S. Army base in Washington.
Police video shows Idaho killings suspect in traffic stop
Read full article: Police video shows Idaho killings suspect in traffic stopNewly released body camera video shows the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students being pulled over for allegedly running a red light about a month before the killings.
Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term
Read full article: Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th termWashington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who has sought to make the state a leader on progressive policies from climate change to gun violence prevention, says he will not seek a fourth term in office.
Microsoft reports boost in profits, revenue, as it pushes AI
Read full article: Microsoft reports boost in profits, revenue, as it pushes AIMicrosoft on Tuesday reported a 9% increase in profit for the January-March quarter, as growth in cloud computing sales helped bolster its plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence.
City to pay $500K to settle bikini barista dress code suit
Read full article: City to pay $500K to settle bikini barista dress code suitA legal battle over a dress code for bikini baristas at coffee stands is ending after a city north of Seattle agreed to pay $500,000 to the owner and employees who sued over it six years ago.
Washington Supreme Court upholds effort to balance tax code
Read full article: Washington Supreme Court upholds effort to balance tax codeThe Washington Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s new capital gains tax, which was adopted by lawmakers in an effort to balance what is considered the nation’s most regressive tax code.
Court rejects deception charges against Savers Value Village
Read full article: Court rejects deception charges against Savers Value VillageThe Washington state Supreme Court has handed the thrift store chain Savers Value Village a unanimous win in a long-running legal fight with Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Microsoft, amid layoffs, says quarterly profit declined 12%
Read full article: Microsoft, amid layoffs, says quarterly profit declined 12%Microsoft has reported a 12% drop in profit for the October-December quarter, reflecting the economic uncertainty it says led to its decision to cut 10,000 workers.
Recall alert: Oatly Oat Milk product is among 53 specialty drinks recalled because of contamination
Read full article: Recall alert: Oatly Oat Milk product is among 53 specialty drinks recalled because of contaminationAn Oatly Oat Milk product is among 53 specialty drinks being recalled because of possible bacterial contamination.
1 dead, 5 hurt after multiple shots fired in Seattle suburb
Read full article: 1 dead, 5 hurt after multiple shots fired in Seattle suburbPolice say one person is confirmed dead and five others were treated for gunshot wounds after multiple shots were fired in the Seattle suburb of Renton, Washington.
Delta places order for 100 Boeing 737 aircraft
Read full article: Delta places order for 100 Boeing 737 aircraftDelta is ordering 100 737 Max 10 airplanes, the largest of the line produced by Boeing, potentially giving the manufacturer additional momentum after a troubled rollout of its most advanced aircraft.
Washington reaches $518M settlement with opioid distributors
Read full article: Washington reaches $518M settlement with opioid distributorsMonths into a complex trial over their role in flooding Washington with highly addictive painkillers, the nation’s three largest opioid distributors have agreed to pay the state $518 million.
Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phone
Read full article: Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phoneA woman who accidentally dropped her cellphone into the hole of an outhouse in a national forest and fell in while trying to retrieve it had to be rescued by firefighters in Washington state.
No. 1 Gonzaga clinches WCC title with win over Santa Clara
Read full article: No. 1 Gonzaga clinches WCC title with win over Santa ClaraDrew Timme scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Andrew Nembhard added 21 points, and top-ranked Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 81-69 to clinch its 10th straight West Coast Conference regular-season title.
Gates, French Gates top list of biggest U.S. charity donors
Read full article: Gates, French Gates top list of biggest U.S. charity donorsA handful of Americans donated at least $1 billion to charity last year, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual ranking of the 50 Americans who gave the most to charity in 2021.
Holmgren leads No. 1 Gonzaga over San Francisco 78-62
Read full article: Holmgren leads No. 1 Gonzaga over San Francisco 78-62Drew Timme scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 22 and top-ranked Gonzaga beat San Francisco 78-62 in a makeup game after their Jan. 6 contest was postponed by COVID-19 issues.
Correction: Philanthropy-Top10-Gifts story
Read full article: Correction: Philanthropy-Top10-Gifts storyIn a story published December 31, 2021, about the top charitable donations of the year, The Chronicle of Philanthropy erroneously reported the value of Microsoft stock donated by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates in 2000.
Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid Northwest
Read full article: Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid NorthwestA thaw-out is coming for the frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems for a region more accustomed to winter rain than arctic blasts.
'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and Sierra
Read full article: 'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and SierraSnow, ice and unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra Nevada are continuing to disrupt traffic, cause closures and force people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters.
Snow blasts California and freezes Pacific Northwest
Read full article: Snow blasts California and freezes Pacific NorthwestSevere weather sweeping parts of the U.S. has brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, heavy snow to mountains in Northern California and Nevada, and unseasonable warmth to Texas and the Southeast.
EXPLAINER: What next as high court wades into COVID mandate?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What next as high court wades into COVID mandate?The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Jan. 7 on whether the Biden administration can order that workers at private companies and health care employees be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon, Walgreens and CVS limit Covid-19 tests per customer amid soaring cases
Read full article: Amazon, Walgreens and CVS limit Covid-19 tests per customer amid soaring casesAs the omicron variant spreads throughout the U.S. and Covid-19 cases spike ahead of Christmas, demand for at-home testing kits has risen dramatically. That prompted Amazon, Walgreens and CVS to place limits this week on how many tests each customer can buy.