Boeing averts strike with new union deal
EVERETT — The Boeing machinist’s union said its reached a new tentative contract that emerged Sunday which it is advising its members to accept at a Sept. 12 vote. It may avert a strike.
Elements include pay raises, better benefits and a committal to build any next new Boeing commercial plane in Washington state if launched by 2028, the union said.
Boeing and the union were in round-the-clock negotiations. The union had raised concerns on key negotiation issues that appear to relate to work-life balance, improved wages and, according to the union, to “reduce or eliminate mandatory overtime.”
Monte Cristo Awards nominations open
EVERETT — Nominations are now open for the Monte Cristo Awards, which have been brought back for 2024 thanks to COVID recovery funding. The awards recognizing Everett’s nicest and best-kept properties. The city said the efforts made by community members to maintain and beautify their properties contributes to making Everett special.
To nominate yourself or a neighbor or to learn more, visit www.everettwa.gov/montecristo
Search for new WSU president has Everett public input time
EVERETT -- WSU will hold a public listening session 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 on its WSU Everett campus at 915 N. Broadway, Room 101, Everett. Open invitation to come. The university is searching for its 12th president.
Snohomish planning commission, park board vacancies
SNOHOMISH — The city has openings on its all-volunteer planning commission and its board that advises on parks, trees and forestry.
Applications are taken for the commission until Sept. 13, parks until Oct. 7. To apply, see the city website for the application information through this link.
New area libraries director selected
Last week, the Sno-Isle Libraries’ Board of Trustees appointed Eric Howard as its new Executive Director. He starts Nov. 1.
Howard has 11 years in library leadership and administration. He will “continue making library services accessible for everyone,” Sno-Isle Libraries said in a news release.
Library system Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson announced her retirement months ago.
Aetna accepting Providence again
On Sept. 3, medical system Providence and insurer Aetna released a joint statement that Providence will again be accepted as an in-network provider. Weeks ago, Aetna had sent its insured members notices that Providence would be dropped Sept. 1.
The two companies have “reached a multi-year agreement that keeps hospitals and doctors in the Providence family of organizations in Washington state in network for Aetna members,” the joint statement on Sept. 3 says.
State Lands Commissioner primary decided
The mandatory statewide manual recount for the Aug. 6 Primary race for Commissioner of Public Lands confirmed Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democrat Dave Upthegrove will advance to the November General Election. Upthegrove had a 49-vote margin above Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson, who finished third, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
Verizon–Frontier deal has no effect on Ziply Fiber, a successor
Telecom Verizon announced intentions to buy Frontier Communications for $20 billion. Frontier is no longer is present in Washington state. Frontier sold its Pacific Northwest assets to Ziply Fiber, a completely separate company, in 2020.
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