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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing and its largest union said Sunday they reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that, if ratified, will avoid a strike that threatened to shut down aircraft production by the end of the coming week.Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract, with average wages rising 33% due to seniority step increases. That is less than the 40% the union had demanded during negotiations.But the company agreed with a key union demand to build its next plane in Washington state, presumably by union...
Picture of the Day: Mt. Baker at 12,000 feet
Jim Robertson submitted this photo and note: “A photo of Mt. Baker in Washington state I took from a Cessna Stationair at 12,000 feet.”. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for...
Washington State Glitters: #2 US Gold Hotspot to Strike It Rich
If you want to get rich with gold, you just might live in the perfect place!. Gold Rush: Washington State Shines as a Top Destination for Prospectors. Turns out that Washington State is a great place to get lucky if you just look down. A recent analysis by SD Bullion named the top states across America where aspiring gold seekers are most likely to strike it rich. California came in at the top spot with an impressive 66.59 gold locations per 1,000 square miles, reinforcing its nickname as "The Golden State". Surprisingly close behind, was Washington State which claimed the second spot with 34.17 gold locations per 1,000 square miles. Oregon, the west coast state separating the top 2, rounded out the podium with 31.41 locations per 1,000 square miles.
2024 Washington hunting prospects now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that annual hunting prospects are now available to help hunters to have a successful season. “Our district wildlife biologists write these popular reports to give an in-depth look at what field conditions could look like this year,” said Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager. “These documents have a lot of useful information that can help both new and experienced hunters plan their seasons.”
WA Forest Service Encouraging You to EAT this Invasive Species
Invasive species seem to be becoming more and more part of our regular news. They have some invasive species out on the east coast and parts of New York where officials basically just tell you to kill them on site like the Spotted Lantern Bugs from Pittsburgh. News of this...
Battery Farms Line up to Enter Pacific Northwest
A new form of electricity supply is coming to neighborhoods in western Washington and greater Portland. Whether you like it or not may depend on how much you trust developer assurances about the safety of big rechargeable battery arrays. Utilities and independent energy companies have proposed a slew of standalone...
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