Boeing CEO talks of space flight, space taxis, and tax breaks
Dennis Muilenburg, CEO of Boeing, spoke Wednesday with the owner of Atlantic Media on a wide range of subjects including the future of space flight.
Dennis Muilenburg, CEO of Boeing, spoke Wednesday with the owner of Atlantic Media on a wide range of subjects including the future of space flight.
Workforce Re-Employment Center helps laid-off Boeing employees
LYNNWOOD - Boeing has issued more than 1,000 layoff notices so far this year, with more expected in the coming months.Now, there is help for those workers in finding new employment.The Workforce Re-Employment Center at WorkSource Lynnwood recently opened its doors to those impacted by Boeing layoffs, including employees, contractors, supply chain workers, and displaced homemakers.Workforce Snohomish received $2 million in federal and state funding to open the center.
LYNNWOOD - Boeing has issued more than 1,000 layoff notices so far this year, with more expected in the coming months.Now, there is help for those workers in finding new employment.The Workforce Re-Employment Center at WorkSource Lynnwood recently opened its doors to those impacted by Boeing layoffs, including employees, contractors, supply chain workers, and displaced homemakers.Workforce Snohomish received $2 million in federal and state funding to open the center.
Indiana man's head crushed in fatal forklift accident at Amazon center, coroner says
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — An Indiana man's head was crushed during a fatal forklift accident at an Amazon distribution center on Sunday, according to WXIN.The Hendricks County coroner released an update into the investigation of the fatal accident at the Plainfield Amazon Fulfillment Center.The accident happened Sunday afternoon at the Amazon facility at 800 Perry Road around 2:45 p.m. According to the coroner, 59-year-old Phillip L.
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — An Indiana man's head was crushed during a fatal forklift accident at an Amazon distribution center on Sunday, according to WXIN.The Hendricks County coroner released an update into the investigation of the fatal accident at the Plainfield Amazon Fulfillment Center.The accident happened Sunday afternoon at the Amazon facility at 800 Perry Road around 2:45 p.m. According to the coroner, 59-year-old Phillip L.
Amazon reviewing its site after bomb-making materials suggested for purchase
NEW YORK -- Amazon says it is reviewing its website after a British TV report said that the online retailer recommended purchasing ingredients together that could make a bomb.Channel 4 News in London said that when it tried to buy certain chemicals on Amazon, the website's "frequently bought together" section suggested products that could help build a bomb.Amazon.com Inc., based in Seattle, says it only sells products that comply with U.K. laws.
NEW YORK -- Amazon says it is reviewing its website after a British TV report said that the online retailer recommended purchasing ingredients together that could make a bomb.Channel 4 News in London said that when it tried to buy certain chemicals on Amazon, the website's "frequently bought together" section suggested products that could help build a bomb.Amazon.com Inc., based in Seattle, says it only sells products that comply with U.K. laws.
Amazon's smart glasses will use bone-conduction technology to allow users to hear Alexa
Amazon is currently developing smart glasses equipped with Alexa voice assistant that will allow users to communicate with Alexa using "bone-conducting technology," reports the Financial Times.According to the report, the glasses will look fairly normal and will lack a visible screen or camera like Google Glass.
Amazon is currently developing smart glasses equipped with Alexa voice assistant that will allow users to communicate with Alexa using "bone-conducting technology," reports the Financial Times.According to the report, the glasses will look fairly normal and will lack a visible screen or camera like Google Glass.
Tucson's giant cactus gift rejected by Amazon in bid for HQ
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Amazon has rejected the 21-foot Saguaro cactus that southern Arizona economic leaders planned to send as a gift to CEO Jeff Bezos, in a bid to attract the company's second headquarters."Unfortunately we can't accept gifts (even really cool ones)," an Amazon tweet read.Amazon says it is instead donating the cactus to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson.Sun Corridor Inc., an economic development group, said it was sending cactus last week, saying it symbolizes that Tucson has the room to grow with the online retailer.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Amazon has rejected the 21-foot Saguaro cactus that southern Arizona economic leaders planned to send as a gift to CEO Jeff Bezos, in a bid to attract the company's second headquarters."Unfortunately we can't accept gifts (even really cool ones)," an Amazon tweet read.Amazon says it is instead donating the cactus to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson.Sun Corridor Inc., an economic development group, said it was sending cactus last week, saying it symbolizes that Tucson has the room to grow with the online retailer.
Kohl's to accept Amazon returns
Kohl's, which is opening some in-store Amazon shops, will start accepting returns for the online retailer at some of its stores in Los Angeles and Chicago starting next month.Kohl's Corp.
Kohl's, which is opening some in-store Amazon shops, will start accepting returns for the online retailer at some of its stores in Los Angeles and Chicago starting next month.Kohl's Corp.
Trudeau: Canada could stop dealing with Boeing over dispute
TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday his government could stop doing business with Boeing if the U.S. company doesn't drop a trade complaint against Canadian plane maker Bombardier.Trudeau said that Canada "won't do business with a company that's busy trying to sue us and put our aerospace workers out of business."Canada had been in talks to purchase 18 Super Hornet fighter jets from U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, but those have been on hold because of the Bombardier dispute.
TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday his government could stop doing business with Boeing if the U.S. company doesn't drop a trade complaint against Canadian plane maker Bombardier.Trudeau said that Canada "won't do business with a company that's busy trying to sue us and put our aerospace workers out of business."Canada had been in talks to purchase 18 Super Hornet fighter jets from U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, but those have been on hold because of the Bombardier dispute.
Amazon to bring another 1,000 jobs to Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Amazon has announced plans for a third Oregon fulfillment center.The company said Monday that online orders will be filled, packed and shipped at the center based in Portland, creating more than 1,000 full-time jobs.The online retail giant previously announced plans to put similar warehouses in Troutdale and Salem.Amazon says it will employ more than 3,500 full-time fulfillment associates across the state when all locations open starting in 2018.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Amazon has announced plans for a third Oregon fulfillment center.The company said Monday that online orders will be filled, packed and shipped at the center based in Portland, creating more than 1,000 full-time jobs.The online retail giant previously announced plans to put similar warehouses in Troutdale and Salem.Amazon says it will employ more than 3,500 full-time fulfillment associates across the state when all locations open starting in 2018.
Does Tacoma or Bothell-Everett have what it takes to be Amazon's 2nd headquarters site?
SEATTLE -- It's been a few days since Amazon announced they are looking to build a second headquarters outside of Seattle.
SEATTLE -- It's been a few days since Amazon announced they are looking to build a second headquarters outside of Seattle.
Seahawks, Boeing giving game tickets to youth organizations
The Seahawks and Boeing are giving seven organizations game tickets throughout the season.The Legion of Youth - powered by Boeing - is a unique community program that provides Seahawks game tickets to organizations that serve the youth in our region.During each of the eight regular-season games, 25 students will receive four game tickets, breakfast with a visit from a Seahawks legend, concession vouchers and a sweatshirt.Interested organizations should submit nominations here by Sept. 30.
The Seahawks and Boeing are giving seven organizations game tickets throughout the season.The Legion of Youth - powered by Boeing - is a unique community program that provides Seahawks game tickets to organizations that serve the youth in our region.During each of the eight regular-season games, 25 students will receive four game tickets, breakfast with a visit from a Seahawks legend, concession vouchers and a sweatshirt.Interested organizations should submit nominations here by Sept. 30.
Washington state lawmakers react to Amazon news
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Amazon's announcement Thursday that it's looking to base a second headquarters in new North American location garnered quick reaction from leaders across the state.While the company said that it plans to keep its Seattle space, it will spend more than $5 billion to build another "a full equal" headquarters that will house as many as 50,000 employees.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Amazon's announcement Thursday that it's looking to base a second headquarters in new North American location garnered quick reaction from leaders across the state.While the company said that it plans to keep its Seattle space, it will spend more than $5 billion to build another "a full equal" headquarters that will house as many as 50,000 employees.
Ex-Amazon analyst pleads guilty to fraud charge
SEATTLE -- A former financial analyst at Amazon has pleaded guilty to an insider-trading charge, admitting in court he tipped off a college friend to information about the company's forthcoming earnings report in spring 2015.Federal prosecutors in Seattle say Brett D.
SEATTLE -- A former financial analyst at Amazon has pleaded guilty to an insider-trading charge, admitting in court he tipped off a college friend to information about the company's forthcoming earnings report in spring 2015.Federal prosecutors in Seattle say Brett D.
Amazon wants to open a $5 billion second headquarters outside Seattle
Amazon is on the hunt for a second home.The e-commerce giant said Thursday that it will spend more than $5 billion to build another headquarters in North America.
Amazon is on the hunt for a second home.The e-commerce giant said Thursday that it will spend more than $5 billion to build another headquarters in North America.
Rhode Island to bid on 2nd Amazon headquarters
Matt Sheaff, of the state's economic development agency CommerceRI, said Thursday that Rhode Island is in a position to make a competitive application and plans to do so.
Matt Sheaff, of the state's economic development agency CommerceRI, said Thursday that Rhode Island is in a position to make a competitive application and plans to do so.
Amazon being sued over bad eclipse glasses
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A South Carolina couple is suing online retailer Amazon over what they claim were faulty pairs of eclipse glasses that resulted in eye injuries, headaches and blurry vision.Thomas Corey Payne and Kayla Harris say in court papers filed this week they began experiencing the symptoms after viewing the total solar eclipse Aug. 21 using glasses purchased on Seattle-based Amazon.On Aug. 10, the retailer began notifying customers via email of a recall of potentially hazardous eclipse glasses it couldn't verify as having been manufactured by reputable companies, but Payne and Harris say they got no such notice.Payne and Harris accuse Amazon of negligence and unfair trade practices and seek class-action status.Amazon did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A South Carolina couple is suing online retailer Amazon over what they claim were faulty pairs of eclipse glasses that resulted in eye injuries, headaches and blurry vision.Thomas Corey Payne and Kayla Harris say in court papers filed this week they began experiencing the symptoms after viewing the total solar eclipse Aug. 21 using glasses purchased on Seattle-based Amazon.On Aug. 10, the retailer began notifying customers via email of a recall of potentially hazardous eclipse glasses it couldn't verify as having been manufactured by reputable companies, but Payne and Harris say they got no such notice.Payne and Harris accuse Amazon of negligence and unfair trade practices and seek class-action status.Amazon did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Alexa, Cortana talk to each other in Amazon-Microsoft deal
Alexa, meet Cortana.Microsoft and Amazon are pairing their voice assistants together in a collaboration announced Wednesday.Both companies say that later this fall, users will be able to access Alexa using Cortana on Windows 10 computers and on Android and Apple devices.
Alexa, meet Cortana.Microsoft and Amazon are pairing their voice assistants together in a collaboration announced Wednesday.Both companies say that later this fall, users will be able to access Alexa using Cortana on Windows 10 computers and on Android and Apple devices.
Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks donate to American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief fund
The biggest Seattle corporations are doing their part to help with the devastating floods in southeast Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.
The biggest Seattle corporations are doing their part to help with the devastating floods in southeast Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to lead Uber, according to AP sources
Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been named Uber's top executive, taking the difficult job of mending the dysfunctional ride-hailing giant and turning it from money-losing behemoth to a profitable company.
Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been named Uber's top executive, taking the difficult job of mending the dysfunctional ride-hailing giant and turning it from money-losing behemoth to a profitable company.
Shopping by voice on Amazon or Google device could cost you
NEW YORK (AP) — In the name of convenience, Amazon and Walmart are pushing people to shop by just talking to a digital assistant.Shopping by voice means giving orders to the Alexa assistant on Amazon's Echo speaker and other devices, even if your hands are tied up with dinner or dirty diapers.
NEW YORK (AP) — In the name of convenience, Amazon and Walmart are pushing people to shop by just talking to a digital assistant.Shopping by voice means giving orders to the Alexa assistant on Amazon's Echo speaker and other devices, even if your hands are tied up with dinner or dirty diapers.