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Employees will start receiving Boeing layoff notices Wednesday

Impacted employees' last day on payroll will be Jan. 17. RENTON, Wash. — Boeing employees will begin receiving layoff notices on Wednesday, according to a timeline that the company confirmed for...

A hydrogen-powered police car debuts in East Wenatchee

Police Chief Rick Johnson said he's eager to see how the car performs in a law enforcement environment. EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — The City of East Wenatchee is introducing what's believed...

Wind speeds peak at nearly 70 mph on the peninsula overnight

Although a High Wind Warning has expired, impacts are lingering into Wednesday morning. WASHINGTON, USA — High winds which swept the region Tuesday night are still impacting commuters Wednesday morning. ...

King County Council to vote on motion funding $1 billion in affordable housing units

The motion would allow King County to use excess debt capacity to fund the program. KING COUNTY, Wash. — The King County Council will vote on a motion Tuesday afternoon...

Central Tacoma residents advised to watch for discolored water after water main break

The break has been resolved, however, residents are still asked to watch out for any water discoloration for the meantime. TACOMA, Wash. — A water main break in central Tacoma could...

Boeing machinists approve new contract, ending strike

The latest contract was approved by 59% of union membership. RENTON, Wash. — Boeing machinists represented by IAM District 751 voted to approve a new contract with the company on Monday,...

Boeing: Layoffs will go forward regardless of strike outcome

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has promised to "re-focus" the company in hopes of returning to its days of engineering excellence. RENTON, Wash. — Boeing said planned layoffs of 10% of its...

Smoke billowing from storage facility fire in Fife

The smoke will be visible to morning I-5 commuters in the Tacoma and Fife area Thursday morning. FIFE, Wash. — A fire has damaged multiple storage units at a facility in...

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