North Trunk Sewer Extension project underway thanks to DelBene
SNOHOMISH—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) on Friday, February 28, participated in the groundbreaking of the City of Snohomish’s sewer extension project. She secured $3 million in federal funding for the project that will help improve service, reduce the risk of sewer overflows, and support more affordable housing development. The North Trunk Sewer Extension project will divert […]
Boeing reports $11.8 billion annual loss in latest quarterly results
ARLINGTON, VA—The Boeing Company delivered its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, January 28, clocking a 31% decrease in revenue from 2023 which it says was driven by the IAM strike and other factors. Net earnings for the quarter were a loss of $3.9 billion for an annual earnings loss of $11.8 billion. Annual revenues for […]
Public Transit Made Easy: Zip Shuttle Connects People to Buses, Light Rail, and Beyond
“When people think about public transit, they often picture buses and light rail,” says Kevin Futhey, a project manager on Community Transit’s Innovative Services team. “But what about those who can’t walk to a stop or access transit easily? That’s where Zip Shuttle comes in.” Community Transit’s Zip Shuttle Alderwood is an on-demand, shared-ride service […]
DelBene and other Democratic lawmakers call firing of inspectors general by Trump ‘illegal’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J Trump fired at least 15 inspectors general at multiple government agencies late on Friday, January 24, 2025, effective immediately. The late-night purge has drawn heavy criticism from Democrat lawmakers: Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01): “Trump illegally purged the independent watchdogs at a swath of federal agencies last night who root out taxpayer […]
Boeing Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results
ARLINGTON— The Boeing Company announced on Thursday, January 23, it will recognize impacts to its financial results related to the IAM work stoppage and agreement, charges for certain Defense, Space & Security programs and costs associated with workforce reductions announced last year when it reports fourth quarter results on January 28. The company expects to […]
Mayor Franklin and Rep Larsen toured new Smith Island railroad project site
EVERETT—Mayor Cassie Franklin and city of Everett staff joined Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Friday, January 17, to visit the Smith Island site where the United States Department of Transportation awarded an $18.09 million grant that will go towards the construction of an overpass and a new integrated roundabout near the Smith Island railroad terminal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
