Inslee announces plan for new juvenile rehabilitation facility
OLYMPIA—Washington state’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) system has been noted in recent years for its innovative, trauma-informed education and therapeutic programming. But 2024 has brought significant challenges. The state’s JR population is increasing, including a 60% increase in young people at Green Hill School since 2023. The resulting overcrowding at certain facilities has created unsafe conditions […]
Easy, low-cost, on-demand travel option from Community Transit to begin in North County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Residents in Arlington, Darrington, and Lake Stevens will soon get to try out Zip Shuttle, Community Transit’s latest pilot project. Zip-branded vehicles will start road-testing early in December with a target launch date set for later in the month. The flexible, on-demand rideshare service allows anyone to book a ride within a specified zone […]
Boeing lays out ramp up plan as 33,000 machinists return to work
EVERETT—Tens of thousands of International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 & W24 union members returned to work Tuesday, November 12, following approval of a historic agreement with Boeing on November 4, ending a 53-day strike that cost the aerospace juggernaut billion dollars in lost revenue. The Boeing Production System follows a lean methodology utilizing Just-in-Time, […]
Third time is the charm: IAM union approves contract
SEATTLE—International Association of Machinists 751 & W24 union members voted, 59 percent, on Monday, November 4, to accept the latest October 31 contract offer from Boeing—the strike has ended. “This is time for us to come together, this is a victory,” International Association of Machinists 751 President Jon Holden said to cheers and a few boos from […]
Washington and Nevada governors activate National Guard for election safety
OLYMPIA—Just days following the destruction of ballot boxes in both Portland and Vancouver on October 28, in what Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called an act of “terror” against “fair elections in Washington state,” Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, November 1, activated Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 […]
Boeing and IAM announce new contract vote for Nov 4
EVERETT—With the assistance of Secretary of Labor Julie Su, the International Association of Machinist (IAM) 751 & W24 will be allowing its 33,000 members on Monday, November 4, to vote on an updated contract offer by Boeing with hopes to ending a 49-day strike that has cost billions of dollars in lost revenue. “Your Union […]
Inslee and First Spouse invite trick-or-treaters to the Executive Residence for Halloween
Governor Jay Inslee and First Spouse Trudi Inslee invite trick-or-treaters to join them at the Executive Residence in Olympia for a basketball-themed Halloween on Thursday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Inslees are cheering for a SuperSonics Halloween. We’re sure the costumes will be a slam dunk. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to bring […]
Boeing announces stock offerings of $22 billion to pay debt and raise capital
ARLINGTON—Less than a week after reporting $6.2 billion in third quarter losses and machinist union members rejecting its latest contract offer, Boeing announced on October 28, stock offerings to raise up to $22 billion to help ease its financial woes. “Boeing intends to use the net proceeds from the Offerings for general corporate purposes, which […]
Boeing IAM workers reject latest offer, strike continues, Boeing silent
SEATTLE—Boeing IAM 751 & W24 union members overwhelmingly voted, 64 percent, on Wednesday, October 23, to reject the latest October 19 contract offer from the aerospace company. The strike continues. “This wasn’t enough for our members,” Jon Holden, IAM 751 President told reporters at Wednesday’s presser following the vote. “There is a big gap we […]
Boeing reports $6.2 billion loss for third quarter results
ARLINGTON, Va.—At its third-quarter 2024 earnings briefing on October 23, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg shared the grim reality of the company’s financial challenges ahead and his four-point plan to “restore Boeing to the leadership position that we all know and want.” “It will take time to return Boeing to its former legacy, but with […]
