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Yesterday marked the 2nd day of mediated talks between Boeing and its 33,000 striking workers this week. It didn’t end well. Later that night, Boeing announced that it is withdrawing its contract offer. The initial contract was for 25% raises, but with bonuses removed, it was more like a 9% raise. Two weeks ago, Boeing […]

On September 12th, 94.6% of the Boeing Machinists from IAM District 751 and W24 Machinists voted to reject Boeing’s contract. And 96% voted to go on strike. The strike begins at midnight tonight. Expect to see Boeing workers on strike early Friday morning. A tentative agreement was made on September 9th, with 25% raises over […]

Massive congestion on the Airport Way Exit and surrounding area today due to the Boeing strike vote. A vote is being held by Boeing machinists at Kasch Park, next to the Sno-Isle Skills Center, which caused massive delays for the buses, students and parents. The vote will take place all day, ending at 8pm, so […]

Two projects up for grabs for the right artists. The first project is worth $5,000 and the second up to $25,000, including the installation cost. Flora/Fauna Pot Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA is seeking an artist to create a sculptural representation of plants to fill an existing container which will be […]

For the first time, hundreds of low-income adults in South Everett who lack health insurance will have access to primary care at no cost. This breakthrough is thanks to a novel partnership between two Snohomish County service agencies. On September 6, Connect Casino Road and Lahai Health are launching a new collaboration to bring a […]

The Port of Everett received a $4.3 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to support the electrification of its international seaport. This grant money will be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct its charging infrastructure at the Port’s South Terminal, procure its first zero-emission yard trucks and […]

Though only approximately half of the expected primary votes have been tallied, one initial result seems pretty clear: Snohomish County voters rejected the expansion of the Port of Everett by 67% to 33% based off the first round of vote data (more will be released tonight). The Port of Everett released the following statement: Despite […]

It started with Mississippi-based Carpenter Media announcing they were cutting the staff in half, followed by Everett News Guild strikes, and a month of waiting and bargaining. Finally, Everett Herald staff have received closure. August 1st was the last day for much of the staff. The Everett News Guild made the following statements on X: […]

Boeing announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and CEO, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors. He will replace Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president […]

The Everett Housing Authority received a green light to develop their property in the Delta Neighborhood at last night’s City Council meeting. In particular, the street vacation, an ordinance relating to the Park District, a planned development overlay, and development agreement were unanimously voted “yes” by the City Council. Expect to see 12-story buildings  in […]