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Boeing employees build 777 aircrafts under production at the Everett Production Facility on June 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The 777X, Boeing's latest incarnation of the popular 777 family, has received more than 500 orders, although it has not yet entered commercial service. Boeing had originally planned for the jet to enter service in January 2020. But the timeframe has been pushed back to 2025 due to certification delays. The jet still must be certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration.

Boeing grounds 777X test planes for defective part linking engine to airframe

August 20, 2024, 12:13pm Business

Boeing said Monday that it has grounded its fleet of 777X test aircraft for inspections following discovery over the weekend of a failed component connected to the jet’s engine. Read story

Delegates applaud during the first day of Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

WA delegates at DNC ‘giddy’ as Kamala Harris takes reins from Biden

August 20, 2024, 8:14am Latest News

Sure, they would have showed up, cheered and put on a brave face for President Joe Biden if he were still the Democratic Party’s nominee. Read story

Group calls on DOJ to investigate Tacoma police for excessive force and discrimination

August 20, 2024, 7:57am Northwest

A group of Tacoma community organizations has requested a federal investigation into the Tacoma Police Department, alleging that “dangerous and inadequate policies, practices, and disciplinary rules” have led to widespread excessive force and discriminatory policing. Read story

Candidates for WA lands commissioner brace for a recount with just 193 votes separating Upthegrove and Kuehl Pederson

August 20, 2024, 7:56am Election

When Sam Mendez rang the doorbell at a stranger’s home on Sunday afternoon, he wasn’t there to get out the vote. Read story

3 killed in Washington state house fire were also shot; victim’s husband wanted

August 20, 2024, 7:43am Latest News

Police are searching for a man in connection with the deaths of three people earlier this month who were killed in a house fire after they were shot in Washington state. Read story

Fixing rejected ballots could tip balance in WA lands commissioner race

Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, is leading in the Washington lands commissioner primary race. Sue Kuehl Pederson, center, and Dave Upthegrove, right, are in a close battle for the second spot. The top two finishers will advance to the November general election.

August 19, 2024, 9:07am Election Free

Dave Upthegrove suspects there are about two dozen voters in the San Juan Islands who cast primary ballots in his favor that were rejected. The Democratic lands commissioner candidate said Thursday he might call friends or local party officials there to help track these people down and see if their… Read story

Northwest

Boeing grounds 777X test planes for defective part linking engine to airframe

WA delegates at DNC ‘giddy’ as Kamala Harris takes reins from Biden

Group calls on DOJ to investigate Tacoma police for excessive force and discrimination

Candidates for WA lands commissioner brace for a recount with just 193 votes separating Upthegrove and Kuehl Pederson

3 killed in Washington state house fire were also shot; victim’s husband wanted

350 acres burn near massive Hanford nuclear waste plant in Eastern WA, diverting workers

Where did money flow in WA’s primary election? 3rd District and public lands commissioner race

Director at Kelso airport finishes moving fuel tanks above ground

Fixing rejected ballots could tip balance in WA lands commissioner race

Coeur d’Alene man suspected of pointing laser at helicopter, interfering with flight, is arrested