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Study: Washington is the most competitive in the country for engineering, manufacturing planes
Two of the largest unions in western Washington came together for a panel discussion to talk about work in aviation and how to ensure the state stays competitive. And and that’s a critical. Author: Kristin Goodwillie Published: 5:24 PM PST February 7, 2023 Updated: 5:24 PM PST February 7, 2023 WASHINGTON, USA — A new study by the -
Look at how the Boeing 747 has changed since 1968
Jan. 29, 2023 at 4:00 am Updated Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:09 pm By Mark Nowlin Seattle Times lead graphic artist After 54 years in production, Boeing’s last 747 will be handed off to its new owner later this week. This timeline captures all the ways the iconic plane has changes since its first flight. FOR MORE ON BOEING’S -
Everything you need to know about foam insulation
Insulating a home is an important step in the building process. Thirty-seven years ago, I installed foam insulation in a residential large room addition project. The homeowner was in the poultry business, supplying chickens to the best restaurants and butcher shops in the area. He had deep experience with foam insulation because it was used -
The last 747: Boeing workers reflect on an iconic plane like no other
an. 29, 2023 at 4:00 am Updated Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:16 pm By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter On Tuesday, Boeing will wave a final goodbye to the 747 jumbo jet. In the years after its launch, the 747 elevated the Puget Sound region to the world’s premier airplane manufacturing site and boosted Boeing -
State Rep: ‘None of these locations are suitable’ for a future airport
JASON RANTZ Feb 3, 2023, 6:02 PM | Updated: Feb 4, 2023, 11:56 am Alaska Airlines planes are pictured at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport the day after Horizon Air ground crew member Richard Russell took a plane from the airport in Seattle, Washington on August 11, 2018. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP via Getty Images) BY FRANK SUMRALL MyNorthwest -
Getting rid of remote work will take more than a downturn
As the economy slows, a handful of prominent CEOs have tried to put an end to remote work. But some economists say that even in a cooler labor market, working from home is likely to remain common. (Jared Oriel/The New York Times) By Sarah Kessler The New York Times During the nearly three years since -
2023-01-23 13:38
Upgrade SEA — The Next Era of Capital Projects Takes Flight
By Aly Lande, Capital Project Marketing Specialist Picture an airport journey without long lines and overflowing crowds. You follow a predictable and easy path from curb to gate with the space, services, and amenities that make your trip just right. There is more of what you know and love about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), plus more -
State planners mention Yakima as ‘willing partner’ in new airport
By Joel Donofrio Yakima Herald-Republic Yakima’s interest in using its airport to relieve crowding at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has the attention of state transportation officials. Amid airspace congestion reports and considerable opposition from west side cities and counties to a new airport, Rob Hodgman, the Washington State Department of Transportation senior aviation planner, said one -
2023-01-13 23:50
Match requirements prevent rural and low-capacity communities from accessing climate resilience funding
More than 60% of federal resilience funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires a local match, with an additional 13% requiring a match under certain conditions. Requirements for matching funds have been included in federal funding programs to promote economic efficiency and ensure communities have “skin in the game.” In practice, however, they can impose insurmountable burdens on communities, -
2023-01-09 15:29
Landrum & Brown: Sarah Potter – Promoted to Executive Vice President
Landrum & Brown is excited to announce the promotion of Sarah Potter to Executive Vice President – Environmental Practice Leader. Sarah has been serving as the Environmental Practice Leader in an interim role since May of 2022. During that time, she has proven her abilities to lead the group and has become a member of