magniX partners with NASA to develop hybrid, battery powered, airliners
EVERETT—Everett-based transportation electrification company magniX is partnering with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in developing technology to power hybrid-electric regional aircrafts as part of NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project. The EPFD project partners with several leaders in the aerospace industry in order to demonstrate electrified aircraft propulsion technology to reduce emissions […]
Sustainable Aviation is taking off in Washington State
EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state on August 17 aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation […]
Trump endorsed candidates advance in Congressional races
OLYMPIA—Congressional election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. Below are results in key congressional races as of Thursday, August 8, 2024. US Senate: Likely to Remain Democratic The US Senate race […]
Tulalip Tribes supports new legislation allowing prosecution of drug-related crimes
TULALIP—The Tulalip Tribes’ headquarters resounded with thanks on Tuesday, August 6, directed toward Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) for introducing in the US House of Representatives the PROTECT Act—Protection for Reservation Occupants against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today—which, if passed, will give Tribal courts and law enforcement the ability to prosecute drug-related crimes for the first […]
Representative Rick Larsen on Boeing, infrastructure, and fentanyl
MUKILTEO—As candidates are in the final stretch of the 2024 Primary Election season, the Lynnwood Times had the opportunity to meet with Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on one of his canvassing walks in District 2, this one in Mukilteo. “I love how beautiful it is,” Larsen replied when asked what he loves most about District […]
Snohomish County celebrates 25 years of the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined Washington State Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Paine Field Airport Director Joshua Marcy, local nonprofit Friends of Narbeck and members of the original Narbeck planning team on Wednesday, July 31, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary wetlands mitigation bank, the first ever in Washington State. Mitigation […]
Kelly Ortberg named new Boeing President and CEO
ARLINGTON—Boeing announced on Wednesday, July 31, that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors. “I’m extremely honored and humbled to join this iconic company,” said Ortberg. “Boeing has a […]
Larsen, Cohen introduce new bill to make airlines more resilient against disruptions
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN) released the following statement after introducing on Thursday, July 25, the Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act, legislation requiring airlines to develop operational resiliency plans that ensure […]
Game of Thrones: Biden out, endorses Harris for replacement
DELEWARE—After increasing pressure from corporate media, billionaire donors, and high-ranking political colleagues, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, July 21, on X that he will not seek the 2024 Presidential nomination of the Democratic Party at its national convention in August. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all […]
The new Lynnwood Link extension opening in just six weeks
With exactly six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of Lynnwood Link, and the anticipation […]
