An EA-18G Growler takes off from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in 2016. The nonprofit Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve is threatening to sue if… (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times, file) More By Kimberly Cauvel Skagit Valley Herald WHIDBEY ISLAND — A battle continues over jets at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, with the most recent fight
Airlines close books on rotten 2020 and so far, 2021 is grim
By DAVID KOENIG The Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Just how bad was 2020 for the airline industry? The six biggest U.S. airlines lost $34 billion, and Southwest suffered its first full-year loss since Richard Nixon was president and gasoline sold for 36 cents a gallon. It was a disaster for airlines, worse than 9/11
Navy should use our data on Growler noise, not dismiss it
Jan. 8, 2021 at 12:19 pm Updated Jan. 8, 2021 at 12:19 pm An EA-18G Growler engine’s thrust with afterburner propels its takeoff with a loud roar from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during an exercise. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) By Lauren Kuehne and Julian Olden Special to The Times We are the scientists
Navy Growler jet noise loud enough to reach orca pods even 100 feet underwater, new research shows
An EA-18G Growler takes off from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during an exercise in March 2016. Jet noise penetrates… (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times, file) More By Lynda V. Mapes Seattle Times environment reporter On the beaches, in the deepest reaches of the backcountry — even nearly 100 feet underwater — the noise
Jack Block, the only longshore worker elected to Port of Seattle Commission, dies at 86
Jack Block grew up fishing off Seattle’s docks, and the love of fishing stayed with him through his life. Here, he holds his catch… (Courtesy of Jack Block Jr.) Katherine Khashimova Long Seattle Times business reporter Jack Block, who in his 28 years on the Port of Seattle Commission helped transform Seattle’s waterfront from a
Treat air quality to safeguard buildings against COVID-19
By Gus Simonds Special to The Times Enough sweatpants and Zoom meetings already. Employees who have worked from home since March because of COVID-19 want to get back to the office to enjoy the face-to-face camaraderie and collaboration with mentors and teammates. Parents are anticipating getting their children back into the classroom. Winter is approaching, making
Inslee announces safety guidelines for air travel amid coronavirus pandemic
1 of 3 | Passengers walk near the south end of the terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Thursday. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) By Joseph O’Sullivan Seattle Times staff reporter OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday announced safety requirements for commercial airport service, as the airline industry continues to struggle amid COVID-19.
Steps you can take to improve the air quality in your home
Installing an air conditioner or whole-home air-purifying system can improve the quality of your home’s indoor air. (Courtesy of MBAKS) By Gabby Roppo Special to At Home in the Northwest Q: I want to make my home a haven so that my family can stay safe and healthy indoors, since we are spending more time
South Seattle residents blasted with late-night jet noise from improper Boeing test
Boeing employees and family members cheer the 777X at Boeing Field in Seattle after completing its first flight on Jan. 25. On Tuesday, Boeing broke a… (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times) More By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter Residents near Boeing Field, from Georgetown to the west and as far as Mercer Island
New flight technologies pose conundrums for regulators and communities
1 of 4 | Emerging technologies such as drones, pilotless air taxis and a new generation of supersonic planes pose challenges to… (Jenna Schoenefeld / The New York Times) More By CHRISTINE NEGRONI The New York Times Just before Christmas, the city of Los Angeles sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The FAA has put an endless caravan of