Battery fire forces plane to return to San Diego after takeoff
A battery pack caught fire in the cabin of a New Jersey-bound flight from California on Tuesday, forcing the plane to return to the airport, officials said.
Day: February 8, 2023
Have you been affected by the downturn in the tech job market?
As layoffs hit the Seattle-area tech sector, The Seattle Times wants to hear from readers affected by the cooling tech job market.
Malka Leifer trial begins with former principal facing 29 sexual assault and rape charges
Indictment outlines alleged offences against students, which ex-head of Melbourne ultra-orthodox Jewish school deniesFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe …
Boeing: Thank machinists
Re: “Boeing to set up a new 737 MAX assembly line in Everett” [Jan. 30, Boeing & Aerospace]: Congratulations to our region’s aerospace industry with the addition of a fourth 737 MAX line opening up in Everett. As a 737 machinist, I worked hard to e…
Mukarram Jah, Heir to an Opulent Throne He Abandoned, Dies at 89
He descended from famed Islamic royalty in India and Turkey, but later fled to Australia and became a sheep farmer.
Jackson water system a step closer to getting new owners
Jackson’s troubled water system could be one step closer to getting new owners after legislation passed the state Senate Tuesday.
Kyle Busch violated Mexican gun laws on recent vacation
NASCAR star Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport last month when a handgun and ammunition were discovered in his luggage.
I-135: Seattle social housing: A concept worth trying
Re: “Vote no on I-135 for social housing” [Feb. 5, Opinion]: If Initiative 135 is defeated in the Feb. 14 special election, that outcome, at best, won’t be helpful and, at worst, it will be misleading. Policymakers might respond to a no vote by tossing…