Attention passengers: I'm spending the next few months on the Boeing team, which mainly involves me sitting in awe of Dominic Gates.

I welcome tips, story ideas and suggested ways to combat my longtime fear of turbulence: [email protected] or (206) 464-2530

SO proud of Michelle Baruchman Hannah Furfaro Lauren Frohne Jennifer Luxton! You all did amazing work and this is such an incredible recognition.

In lawsuits over the two fatal 737 MAX crashes, Ralph Nader says Boeing wants 'to prevent a public trial by jury … the discovery of internal documents and deposition of Boeing executives”

Two families, including Nader's, want that trial and won't settle seattletimes.com/business/as-bo…

America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees apnews.com/article/daycar…

Veteran Seattle developer Martin Selig is reportedly still trying to refinance a $239 million office loan that comes due next month. It’s another sign of just how far downtown Seattle’s office market is from its prepandemic health. ⁦The Seattle Times⁩
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Amazon sold a chemical that led to 15 deaths. Who is responsible?

Amazon faces six lawsuits over the sale of a chemical that 15 people used to die by suicide. The outcomes of those cases could impact how Amazon monitors the products it sells:

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Are potatoes vegetables? WA Sen. Cantwell and Gov. Inslee step into spuds debate (via Ellen Dennis) - Bonus kudos for the LOTR lede... seattletimes.com/business/agric… via The Seattle Times

NEW Boeing news: DOJ will meet with the families of victims of deadly MAX 8 crashes this month as it considers moving forward with criminal claim.

And, FBI has started interviewing passengers from Alaska Flight 1282 following door plug blow out

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Now taking pitches for the personal essay you wish The Cut would publish but it’s too ridiculous even for them.

This is a really lovely position on a wonderful team (built by a stellar editor). If you're into education, you'll find a great home here.

I am still in a bit of denial that Katherine B. Long is retiring. But I am also excited for the opportunity to help find the next outstanding leader for the The Seattle Times Seattle Times Education Lab. DM or email me with any questions about the job or my amazing team! seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/KEz89WM2…

More details on the protest this morning, with Conrad Swanson:

The protesters are hoping to force Amazon to distance itself from a controversial natural gas pipeline project spanning from Canada, through Idaho and Washington and into Oregon.

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The missing men are from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Mexico, and live in Dundalk & Highlandtown. They are in their 30s and 40s, he said, w spouses & children.
All of them came to the city for a better life.
“They are all hard-working, humble men' thebaltimorebanner.com/community/tran…

Eleven weeks after a panel exploded out of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX passenger cabin in midair, the loss of public confidence and reputational damage to Boeing triggered a seismic shake-up in the company’s top leadership Monday
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CEO Calhoun just latest Boeing chief felled by scandal or disaster

A list from Condit to Calhoun by Paige Cornwell
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FBI letter to Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers:

You may be a crime victim

by ⁦Lauren Rosenblatt⁩ seattletimes.com/business/fbi-t…

As someone who reads wire every day, I guarantee Gannett readers are going to miss The Associated Press. Nobody makes newspaper news like they do, and absolutely nobody is better when things get fast.

Do I know any essayists who have eloped? Looking to commission something on the topic 💍

Boeing sees massive cash drain from 737 MAX crisis
CFO says:
*Boeing has stopped taking incomplete fuselages from Spirit
* Production won't get back to 38 per month until late in year
*Commercial Airplanes unit will lose money this year
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by Julie Johnsson

A Boeing lobbyist sent an email to Republican members of Congress late Wednesday bluntly trying to discredit NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy's Senate testimony

After The Seattle Times asked about the email, Boeing & the lobbyist scrambled to undo the damage
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