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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker prepares to testify before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Investigations, hearing on the FAA&#039;s oversight of Boeing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

Facing skeptical Senate committee, FAA chief defends Boeing oversight

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker prepares to testify before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Investigations, hearing on the FAA&#039;s oversight of Boeing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

September 26, 2024, 7:38am Business

As Boeing’s focus shifts to an ongoing Machinists strike, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker testified at a Senate hearing Wednesday, defending the federal agency’s oversight of the aviation company and outlining progress in improving its safety culture — in face of harsh questioning from senators. Read story

Then-intern Ben Madson and Pharmacist Ike Ekeya of Vancouver work together at Square Care Medical &amp; Pharmacy on July 18, 2023.

Square Care Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County’s last independent pharmacy, may close its doors in December

Then-intern Ben Madson and Pharmacist Ike Ekeya of Vancouver work together at Square Care Medical &amp; Pharmacy on July 18, 2023.

September 26, 2024, 6:10am Business

The last independent, locally owned pharmacy in Clark County may close in December. Read story

A sign notifies drivers that a surface parking lot near the new parking garage is closed at the Waterfront Vancouver. Some are having difficulty adjusting to the new parking garage and parking situation at the waterfront.

Workers, visitors grouse about long lines, high costs at The Waterfront Vancouver parking garage

A sign notifies drivers that a surface parking lot near the new parking garage is closed at the Waterfront Vancouver. Some are having difficulty adjusting to the new parking garage and parking situation at the waterfront.

September 26, 2024, 6:06am Business

The surface parking lots at The Waterfront Vancouver closed with the opening of the new parking garage. And waterfront workers and fans are not happy. Read story

Facing skeptical Senate committee, FAA chief defends Boeing oversight

September 25, 2024, 5:10pm Business

As Boeing’s focus shifts to an ongoing Machinists strike, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker testified at a Senate hearing Wednesday, defending the federal agency’s oversight of the aviation company and outlining progress in improving its safety culture — in face of harsh questioning from senators. Read story

FILE - In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed the previous night in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire at mid-day, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Judge approves $600 million settlement in fiery Ohio derailment

FILE - In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed the previous night in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire at mid-day, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J.

September 25, 2024, 2:38pm Business

A federal judge on Wednesday approved a $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles (32 kilometers) of last year's disastrous derailment i n East Palestine, Ohio. Read story

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

September 25, 2024, 1:24pm Business

U.S. stocks edged back from their records Wednesday as financial markets around the world took a pause following big recent moves. Read story

Phil Kronebush of Vancouver, left, joins Tim Lussier of Clackamas as they greet drivers outside a Chevron gas station along Northeast Andresen Road on Sept. 6. Let&rsquo;s Go Washington hosted three gas station events to highlight the I-2117 campaign. LGW slashed the cost of gasoline to reflect the national average and paid the difference on every gallon of gas sold during the event.

Group behind Washington ballot initiatives accuses state of violating election rules

Phil Kronebush of Vancouver, left, joins Tim Lussier of Clackamas as they greet drivers outside a Chevron gas station along Northeast Andresen Road on Sept. 6. Let&rsquo;s Go Washington hosted three gas station events to highlight the I-2117 campaign. LGW slashed the cost of gasoline to reflect the national average and paid the difference on every gallon of gas sold during the event.

September 25, 2024, 11:15am Business

Just weeks after being accused of violating anti-corruption laws, Let’s Go Washington has accused the state government of using its authority to sway voters. Read story

CrowdStrike executive apologizes to Congress for July global tech outage

September 25, 2024, 11:12am Business

An executive at cybersecurity company CrowdStrike apologized in testimony to Congress for sparking a global technology outage over the summer. Read story