Boeing CEO to step down this year, board chairman to exit, head of commercial airplanes retires
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Seattle's Leading Far-Right Personality Is in State of Despair About Boeing: The culture needed to make great planes has strengthened in Europe as it has ...
thestranger.com/economy/2024/03/22/79437840/seattles-leading-far-right-personality-is-in-state-of-despair-about-boeing
Tractor Tavern, home of the Ballard sound, preserves old-school spirit: The Ballard concert venue's Americana sounds have become synonymous with the neighborhood ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/tractor-tavern-preserves-old-school-spirit-30-years-later/
Despite All-Star summer, recovery is elusive for Seattle’s tourism industry: Even as parts of the city's travel economy have rebounded, others are seriously ...
seattletimes.com/business/despite-all-star-summer-recovery-is-elusive-for-seattles-tourism-industry/
'Troublemakers' Block Amazon HQ Over Plan to Link Data Centers With Gas Pipeline: "Amazon is breaking its Climate Pledge by powering new data centers with ...
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Lou Whittaker, legendary American mountaineer, dies at 95: The legendary American mountaineer Lou Whittaker has died at age 95. Whittaker is known for helping ...
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Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto rocked by Padres: Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted one inning and was yanked after the San Diego Padres batted ...
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Quick Glance: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Disappoints in MLB Debut: Padres Beat Dodgers in South Korea
- Yamamoto faced challenges during his MLB debut against the San Diego Padres, who defeated the Dodgers 15-11 on Thursday.
- Mookie Betts shined with four hits and six RBIs, including the season's first home run.
- Jake Cronenworth contributed with four hits and four RBIs for San Diego in MLB's inaugural games in South Korea.
- Manny Machado sealed the victory with a three-run homer in the ninth inning following the Dodgers' comeback attempt.
Rangers' top prospect Wyatt Langford makes roster: Wyatt Langford, the Texas Rangers' top prospect, will be on the Opening Day roster.
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Washington governor signs ‘strippers’ bill of rights’ into law: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers’ bill of rights into law Tuesday ...
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Did watching Poor Things leave you craving Portuguese egg tarts? You're not alone. Julianne Bell did an egg tart taste test to find Seattle's very best. everout.com/seattle/articles/poor-things-inspired-me-to-search-for-the-best-egg-tarts-in-seattle-heres-my-favorite/c5380/
CEO Calhoun just latest Boeing chief felled by scandal or disaster: Four of Boeing's past five CEOs left in the aftermath of scandals personal or professional ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/ceo-calhoun-just-latest-boeing-chief-felled-by-scandal-or-disaster/
Quick Glance: Boeing's Customer-Driven Leadership Shift
- A revolt by U.S. airline executives led to the removal of Boeing's top leadership, including CEO Dave Calhoun, following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines aircraft.
- U.S. airlines are advocating for significant changes at Boeing, emphasizing the need for an experienced industry professional to be selected as CEO.
- Responding to customer demands, Boeing underwent a comprehensive personnel restructuring and committed to reestablishing the company's direction.
- Boeing's clients, particularly U.S. airlines, pressed for a change in leadership, seeking enhanced safety and reliability from the aircraft manufacturer.
Review: The burger isn’t the best dish at this hot new Seattle restaurant: On Beacon Hill, people are lining up for seats at familyfriend, where the latest smash ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/review-the-burger-isnt-the-best-dish-at-this-hot-new-seattle-restaurant/
Exclusive: Boeing defense suppliers delivered 80% on time in 2023 amid supply-chain snags
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-defense-suppliers-delivered-80-time-2023-amid-supply-chain-snags-2024-03-19/
F.B.I. Tells Passengers on Alaska Flight They May Have Been Crime Victims: Letters sent by the bureau’s Seattle office are a sign that the Justice Department’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/politics/fbi-investigation-boeing.html
What mortgage rates mean for Seattle-area homebuyers this spring: Lower mortgage rates could push up home prices in Seattle if demand surges and inventory ...
axios.com/local/seattle/2024/03/18/home-prices-mortgage-rates-spring
Seattle social media star, 20, who filmed himself driving 107 mph charged for reckless driving
nypost.com/2024/03/27/us-news/social-media-star-who-filmed-himself-driving-107-mph-charged-for-reckless-driving/
Tan Vinh’s top 11: Our food writer names his favorite Ballard spots: In the most recent installment of The Seattle Times’ This City Block series ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/11-great-ballard-restaurants-bars-and-deals-named-by-our-critic/
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars in Northwest
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/micro-apartments-given-new-lease-pacific-northwest-is-a-leader-in-resurgence-as-need-for-affordable-housing-soars/
If You See One Ballet This Year, Make It Pacific Northwest Ballet's 'One Thousand Pieces'
thestranger.com/dance/2024/03/19/79432226/if-you-see-one-ballet-this-year-make-it-pnbs-one-thousand-pieces
The cost of repealing state laws on climate, health and capital gains: Washington voters have a chance to make history, for better or worse, this November ...
seattletimes.com/business/the-cost-of-repealing-state-laws-on-climate-health-and-capital-gains/
Criminal Inquiry Into Boeing Panel Blowout Expands: The Justice Department, which is investigating the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines flight ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/business/boeing-subpoenas-grand-jury.html
What Seattle’s theaters are banking on to keep them going: In an era where consumers subscribe to everything, Seattle's theaters are coming up with new ways to ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/seattles-theaters-lean-on-an-age-old-funding-model-to-bring-new-audiences/
Seattle may roll back minimum wage for delivery drivers: Drivers are complaining about a drop in customers and an increase in service fees ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-pushes-toward-rollback-of-delivery-driver-minimum-wage/
Federal housing assistance shrinks as rental prices, homelessness reach historic highs
pbs.org/newshour/show/federal-housing-assistance-shrinks-as-rental-prices-homelessness-reach-historic-highs
Cherry blossoms attract tourists … and UW researchers: The exact date the UW Quad’s Yoshino cherry trees burst into pale pink and white blossoms varies each year ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/cherry-blossoms-attract-tourists-and-uw-researchers/
Applications open for expanded Seattle preschool program: Mayor Bruce Harrell announced another 16 classrooms will join the program, which started in 2014 and ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/applications-open-for-expanded-seattle-preschool-program/
Slog AM: Seattle's Republican City Attorney Charges Asylum-Seeker Advocates for City Hall Protest, Boeing CEO Will Step Down, Ozempic Is Making Babies
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/03/25/79442933/slog-am-seattles-republican-city-attorney-charges-asylum-seeker-advocates-for-city-hall-protest-boeing-ceo-will-step-down-ozempic-is-makin
Massive real estate settlement could bring changes for Seattle-area homebuyers: A major national real estate group plans to settle a lawsuit alleging it helped ...
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/what-seattle-area-homebuyers-should-expect-after-national-settlement/
Washington state criminalizes deepfake porn: The new law bans sharing fake pornography that appears to depict real people having sex.
axios.com/local/seattle/2024/03/19/law-deepfake-porn-washington-state
Only One Seattle Council Member Slams Mayor for Inadequate Growth Plan: Currently the only council member loudly advocating for building an adequate amount of ...
thestranger.com/news/2024/03/14/79427423/only-one-council-member-slams-mayor-for-inadequate-growth-plan
Birth rate falling worldwide: researchers warn of social consequences: Only six countries are still experiencing population growth through births ...
t-online.de/leben/aktuelles/id_100368864/geburtenrate-sinkt-weltweit-forscher-warnen-vor-sozialen-folgen.html
In ‘Still True,’ a local author is rewriting the rules of journalism: We chatted with Rainier Beach writer Reagan Jackson about her new book ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/in-still-true-a-local-author-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-journalism/
Instacart settles over alleged labor violations for nearly $750K: A second company that relies on gig workers has settled with the Seattle Office of Labor ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/instacart-settles-over-alleged-labor-violations-for-nearly-750k/
Mike Hopkins era ends at UW as the Husky men fall to USC in first round of Pac-12 tournament
seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/mike-hopkins-era-ends-at-uw-as-the-husky-men-fall-to-usc-in-first-round-of-pac-12-tournament/
Officials warn of ‘alarming increase’ in sex attacks on female plane passengers: Incidents more than tripled between 2018 and 2022, according to FBI data
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/increase-sexual-assault-female-plane-passengers-b2511576.html
Ryanair's CEO has some free advice for Boeing's new leadership team: Michael O'Leary says it doesn't matter much who Boeing's next CEO is — the troubled plane ...
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University of Washington's Workday woes leave research grants in limbo: $340M finance upgrade still working out the kinks
theregister.com/2024/03/28/washington_uni_workday/
It’s Cheaper to Rent Than Buy in America’s 50 Largest Metro Areas : A new report from the listing site Realtor.com found that in the month of February ...
robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/cheaper-to-rent-than-buy-us-cities-1235560506/
Almost half-a-million Starbucks holiday mugs are being recalled after customers got burned and cut
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The Federal Aviation Administration has put the company under intense scrutiny and recently ordered an audit of assembly lines at a Boeing factory near Seattle.
The Capital One commercials with Charles Barkley, Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee ranked
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/03/23/best-capital-one-commercial-spike-lee-charles-barkley/73061803007/
Starbucks promotes Michael Conway to newly created role of CEO, North America. The personnel move is part of an overall structural leadership change at the ... Show more
Starbucks is done with the metaverse already: Odyssey, Starbucks' foray into Web3 virtual reality and NFTs, is coming to an end
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Starbucks pup cups and free water are here to stay, CEO says: The coffee retailer also wants to make its locations a "third place" for pet owners
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ACADEMY | As part of EFL Youth Development Week, Jordan Morris, Jack Pritchard and Toby Rossiter discuss the process and importance of player development off ... Show more
WA lawmakers back TikTok ‘ban.’ Seattle TikTokers aren’t happy about it: Alissa Montez, a Seattle-based content creator with more than 62,000 followers ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Dollar Tree Down Most Since May on Plan to Shut 1,000 Stores: The chain has been beset by complaints of miserable working conditions.
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Quick Glance: Dollar General Closes Briefly as Entire Staff Quits Over Overwork, Lack of Appreciation
- A Dollar General store in Wisconsin was forced to briefly shut down after its entire workforce quit, citing seven-day workweeks and a “lack of appreciation.”
- The store manager and six other employees left, leaving a sign on the door thanking customers and explaining the reasons for their departure.
- Issues of food waste and donation policies were also raised by the former staff, highlighting discrepancies between company policies and actual practices.
- Despite a three-hour closure, Dollar General swiftly addressed staffing issues and reopened the store, emphasizing a commitment to employee well-being and customer service.
Pac-12 football recruiting: UCLA gets back in the game as Foster era begins while Cal lands a QB and visit schedules form
mercurynews.com/2024/03/18/pac-12-fb-recruiting-ucla-gets-back-in-the-game-as-foster-era-begins-while-cal-lands-a-qb-and-visit-schedules-form/
Seahawks bring in new backup for Geno Smith: ran shows the quarterback situations for all 32 NFL teams in 2024 - with the latest news, starters and backups.
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Tanya Woo launches race to retain appointed seat on Seattle City Council: No one else has so far filed to run against Woo in this November's special election ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/tanya-woo-launches-race-to-retain-seat-on-seattle-city-council/
China Airlines expands US services with new Taipei to Seattle route : China Airlines is expanding its US services with a new Taipei to Seattle route ...
aerotime.aero/articles/china-airlines-seattle-flights-start
Why the booming Biden economy doesn’t ensure his reelection: By the numbers, the U.S. and Seattle economies are doing better than any time since before the ...
seattletimes.com/business/why-the-booming-biden-economy-doesnt-ensure-his-reelection/
Nordstrom to open 22 new Rack stores this year as profits fall 45%: Nordstrom will open 22 Rack stores in 2024 as the financial results of the ...
seattletimes.com/business/nordstrom-to-open-22-new-rack-stores-this-year-as-profits-fall-45/
What Bad Bunny’s sold-out Seattle concert means for local Latin music fans: The Puerto Rican artist's rise has sparked a badly needed renaissance for Seattle's ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/what-bad-bunnys-sold-out-seattle-concert-means-for-local-latin-music-fans/
UW set to break ground on state-of-the-art $60 million basketball practice facility
seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-set-to-break-ground-on-state-of-the-art-60-million-basketball-practice-facility/
Boeing’s Largest Union Demands 40% Pay Hike in Start to Talks: Boeing Co.’s largest union kicked off its first full contract talks in 16 years with a bang by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-08/boeing-s-largest-union-demands-40-pay-hike-in-start-to-talks
Daylight Saving Time Is Bad For Our Internal Clocks, Too: 'Research tells us that changing our clocks burdens us with a host of health and safety problems ...
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Thousands lose power in Seattle, Snohomish County during storm: Over 10,000 customers in Seattle and 7,500 in Snohomish are without power Saturday afternoon.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/over-10000-without-power-as-high-winds-hit-seattle/
Can Evo beat the heat and join Seattle-born outdoor recreation giants?: This warm, low-snow season has frustrated winter sports lovers and is slowing demand for ...
seattletimes.com/business/as-climate-change-threatens-snow-sports-seattle-based-evo-branches-out/
Expedia cuts will hit 1,500 roles this year, Seattle firm tells workers: Expedia’s product and technology teams will see the deepest cuts, according to Kern’s ...
seattletimes.com/business/local-business/expedia-cuts-to-will-hit-1500-roles-in-2024-seattle-firm-tells-workers/
Boeing board blocks shareholder push to bring HQ back to Seattle: A longshot proposal sought to have the company move its headquarters back to Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-board-blocks-shareholder-push-to-bring-hq-back-to-seattle/
Seattle shoppers cheer FTC action on Kroger-Albertson merger: 'This is my store': The federal government’s suit against the Kroger-Albertsons merger could take ...
seattletimes.com/business/seattle-shoppers-cheer-ftc-action-on-kroger-albertson-merger/
Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not
apnews.com/article/uber-eats-grubhub-nyc-minimum-wage-pay-35c5d599e17319c075f6686564f1ee94
Rant and Rave: Reader irritated by soggy phone pole posters: RANT to the posters rotting on the Capitol Hill phone poles. It's not the '60s ...
seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/rant-and-rave-219/
Delta mechanic reached under woman’s shirt as she appeared to sleep on flight, feds say
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Once a smash hit, popular Seattle burger chain closes its 5 locations: The Seattle smash burger chain Burbs Burgers closed all five of its locations earlier this ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/popular-seattle-smash-burger-chain-closes-all-its-locations/
Paycheck needed to afford a Seattle-area home skyrockets nearly 80% since 2020: Mortgage rates and home prices remain high, throttling the housing market and ...
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/heres-how-much-you-need-to-earn-to-afford-a-seattle-area-home/
Third Place Books Seward Park is South Seattle’s neighborhood bookstore: The relatively small bookstore serves the roughly 100,000 people who call the south side ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/third-place-books-seward-park-is-south-seattles-neighborhood-bookstore/
MLB uniform fiasco stealing spotlight at Mariners camp, spring training: Nike's new baseball uniforms have stolen the spotlight at spring training ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mlb-uniform-fiasco-stealing-spotlight-at-mariners-camp-spring-training/
Quick Glance: Pants Take Center Stage in Spring Training
- The talk of spring training this year? Somehow, it’s the pants.
- Controversy surrounds new MLB and Nike uniforms.
- Players express concerns about jersey design and fit.
- Adjustments to pants fit and delivery delays spark discussions.
Delta mechanic reached under woman’s shirt as she appeared to sleep on flight, feds say
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New show celebrates Seattle dance scene’s past, present and future: Running March 8-9 at Velocity Dance Center, "here because" is the latest ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/dance/new-show-celebrates-seattle-dance-scenes-past-present-and-future/
Gaming giant EA shutters Seattle-area studio launched by Halo co-creator: EA is the developer of blockbuster games that include popular franchises like The Sims ...
seattletimes.com/business/technology/gaming-giant-ea-shutters-seattle-studio-launched-by-halo-co-creator/
I started my own delivery business after working for Uber Eats: Tony Illes started "Tony Delivers" to offer more personal food deliveries in downtown Seattle ...
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Seattle-area leap day deals: free pizza, cheaper gas, doughnuts and more: Jump into once-in-a-leap-year deals at businesses across Western Washington Thursday.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-area-leap-day-2024-deals-pagliacci-chipotle-wendys-and-more/
Starbucks launches spring menu, including 2 new iced lavender drinks: Starbucks announced the new Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha and Iced Lavender Oatmilk ...
courier-journal.com/story/life/food/2024/03/07/starbucks-spring-menu-lavender-oatmilk-matcha-latte/72877481007/
Man sentenced to three years in federal mail theft case: Johny Mixayboua was sentenced to 41 months in prison for mail theft and other related charges ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/man-sentenced-to-three-years-in-federal-mail-theft-case/
Feel Like You're Being Screwed Over by Your Landlord? You're Probably Not the Only One.
thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/02/29/79406687/feel-like-youre-being-screwed-over-by-your-landlord-youre-probably-not-the-only-one
The Best Things To Do in Seattle This Month: March 2024 - EverOut Seattle: The Best Things To Do in Seattle This Month: March 2024 - Bad Bunny, Trevor Noah ...
everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-things-to-do-in-seattle-this-month-march-2024/c5355/
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