Pilot shortage: 'When there is demand for pilots, that demand can’t get filled instantly'

To fly for an airline, usually, a minimum of 1,500 hours are required. It’s also not unreasonable to see total costs soar up to $100,000 to $200,000 to pay for all the required certificates and ratings.

Seattle Police use-of-force allegations dropped since 2020, OPA report finds

Allegations of an overuse of force by Seattle Police were down 61% in 2021 compared to 2020—a major takeaway from the Office of Police Accountability’s Annual Report, released on Tuesday.

Seattle Police report: Use of force complaints plummeted since 2020
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Allegations of the overuse of force by Seattle Police were down 61% in 2021 compared to 2020?a key takeaway from the 2021 Office of Police Accountability?s Annual Report released on Tuesday.

Alaska Airlines cancels dozens more flights Monday

Alaska Airlines, the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, canceled about 40 flights or 5% of its schedule Monday.

Starbucks halts stock buybacks as Schultz pivots to workers

Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz — who returned to the company as interim CEO on Monday — said his first major action will be suspending their share buyback program and plowing those billions of dollars into the company instead.

Alaska Airlines continues to see 'significant' flight cancellations as pilots picket

Dozens of Alaska Airlines flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were canceled Friday and Saturday. Officials said they are connected to the shortage of pilots.

NYC Amazon workers vote to unionize warehouse
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Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant?s history.

Mayor's Office to begin search for Seattle Police Chief in April

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday that a nationwide search for the next permanent Seattle Police Chief will officially start in April.

Inquest jury: 2017 Seattle police shooting of Damarius Butts was 'justified'

A jury has unanimously ruled that four Seattle police officers involved in the deadly shooting of 19-year-old Damarius Butts in 2017 were “justified in their shooting” and complied with department policy.

Amazon cited $60K for hazardous work conditions at Kent facility

Amazon faces $60,000 in fines for dangerous work conditions at its fulfillment center in Kent, according to the Washington Department of Labor & Industries.

Former employee charged with defrauding Apple of $10 million

The former Apple employee defrauded the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, authorities said.

Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney. 

Seattle Police chief warns new bill aimed at helping officers could lead to more departures

What’s good news for law enforcement and firefighters around the state may turn into another incentive for officers to leave the Seattle Police Department, Interim Chief Adrian Diaz warned.