Boeing

Midday Scan: Wichita bitter at Boeing; Microsoft backs marriage bill; Inslee and McKenna's tax stands

While once-jilted Washington has shown no sympathy for Wichita's abandonment by Boeing, couldn't we end up on the receiving end of more of the same treatment some day? Microsoft takes its stand as the gay marriage bill moves closer to enough winning over enough senators. And Cold Warrior demagogue Joe McCarthy may be smiling on the state's House Republicans.

READ MORE | COMMENT NOW

Clicker »

The latest from news outlets and blogs around the Northwest and beyond, chosen by Crosscut editors.

Summit protesters target Boeing headquarters

The final day of protests in Chicago targeted Boeing for what activists say was a pattern of profiting from NATO military expenditures while dodging taxes. The also pointed to the company's environmental and labor record.

TRUTHOUT

Boeing looks to gear up to build more 777s, 787s

A backlog of orders could lead the company to increase airliner production, even if that requires extra investment.

HERALD (EVERETT)

Boeing's employee count to peak this year

Boeing says the number of workers it employees will peak this year before beginning to lessen, due to inefficiencies it has finally begun to iron out.

PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL

A peek inside the new 747-8

Yes, it's pretty sweet. 

HERALD (EVERETT): BUSINESS/TECH

South Carolina: Send us your Boeing jobs

The state is investing in community college training for Boeing workers and boasts of its vacant land, speedy construction, and high profitablity potential. Officials expect to be a prime option for all future Boeing airliner projects.

SEATTLE TIMES
MORE CLICKER | SUGGEST A STORY


Join Crosscut now!
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Follow Us »