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Last updated 4:37AM ET
November 21, 2009
November 21, 2009
US
US
Boeing Says Union Strike Risk Too Great in Everett
Seattle, WA
(2009-11-20)
Boeing breaks ground on the second assembly line for the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina today (Friday.) The decision not to put that line in Everett remains a big blow to the Machinists Union. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains.
Seattle, WA
(2009-11-20)
Boeing breaks ground on the second assembly line for the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina today (Friday.) The decision not to put that line in Everett remains a big blow to the Machinists Union. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains.
Boeing Breaking Ground in South Carolina
Seattle, WA
(2009-11-19)
Boeing breaks ground tomorrow (Friday) on a new production line in South Carolina. It's a second location for final assembly of the 7-8-7 Dreamliner and the Machinists union here is still insisting they can do a better job building the planes in Everett. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, WA
(2009-11-19)
Boeing breaks ground tomorrow (Friday) on a new production line in South Carolina. It's a second location for final assembly of the 7-8-7 Dreamliner and the Machinists union here is still insisting they can do a better job building the planes in Everett. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Boeing Workers React to SC Decision
Renton, WA
(2009-10-29)
Most Boeing workers aren't surprised by the news that the company is putting its second assembly line for the 787 in South Carolina. But the decision not to put it in here in Everett left many shocked, angry and worried about the company's future. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Renton, WA
(2009-10-29)
Most Boeing workers aren't surprised by the news that the company is putting its second assembly line for the 787 in South Carolina. But the decision not to put it in here in Everett left many shocked, angry and worried about the company's future. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Foreclosure Intervention Workshop
Seattle, WA
(2009-10-16)
Tacoma and Pierce County are two of the state's hardest hit areas for foreclosures. The city is hosting a resource fair tomorrow (Sat) to help prevent people from losing their homes. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, WA
(2009-10-16)
Tacoma and Pierce County are two of the state's hardest hit areas for foreclosures. The city is hosting a resource fair tomorrow (Sat) to help prevent people from losing their homes. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Change of Command on Whidbey Island
Oak Harbor, WA
(2009-10-09)
23-hundred members of the US Navy who are stationed on Whidbey Island now have a new boss. They took part in a time-honored tradition in Oak Harbor: the formal change of command ceremony for the six air squadrons known as "Wing Ten." KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp was there.
Oak Harbor, WA
(2009-10-09)
23-hundred members of the US Navy who are stationed on Whidbey Island now have a new boss. They took part in a time-honored tradition in Oak Harbor: the formal change of command ceremony for the six air squadrons known as "Wing Ten." KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp was there.
Massive WaMu Lawsuit Moving Forward
Seattle, Wa
(2009-10-07)
It's been more than a year since the collapse of Washington Mutual Bank. It's the largest bank failure in U.S. history. And now a federal judge is allowing a potential class-action against WaMu to move forward on behalf of angry shareholders. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, Wa
(2009-10-07)
It's been more than a year since the collapse of Washington Mutual Bank. It's the largest bank failure in U.S. history. And now a federal judge is allowing a potential class-action against WaMu to move forward on behalf of angry shareholders. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Amazon-Kindle Suit Settlement
Seattle, WA
(2009-10-01)
Big Brother isn't watching you anymore. Amazon dot com has settled a lawsuit involving its electronic book reader, the Kindle. The suit was filed by a high school student who sued the Seattle company over the remote deletion of certain books from his device. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Seattle, WA
(2009-10-01)
Big Brother isn't watching you anymore. Amazon dot com has settled a lawsuit involving its electronic book reader, the Kindle. The suit was filed by a high school student who sued the Seattle company over the remote deletion of certain books from his device. More from KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.
Sharing Work to Avoid Layoffs
Seattle, WA
(2009-10-01)
If you had a choice between losing your job or taking a small pay-cut and working fewer hours for a while, what would you do? The choice was obvious for workers at one Seattle company - once they found out it was possible. Their managers have enrolled in a program offered by the state Employment Security Department. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp explains.
Seattle, WA
(2009-10-01)
If you had a choice between losing your job or taking a small pay-cut and working fewer hours for a while, what would you do? The choice was obvious for workers at one Seattle company - once they found out it was possible. Their managers have enrolled in a program offered by the state Employment Security Department. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp explains.
Mastro Transfers Illegal, Says Federal Trustee
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-30)
The federal trustee in one of the state's biggest bankruptcy cases has taken steps to get back a 27-carot diamond ring, a new Rolls Royce and a waterfront mansion in Medina. The items were moved offshore after Seattle developer Michael R. Mastro was forced into bankruptcy. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has more.
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-30)
The federal trustee in one of the state's biggest bankruptcy cases has taken steps to get back a 27-carot diamond ring, a new Rolls Royce and a waterfront mansion in Medina. The items were moved offshore after Seattle developer Michael R. Mastro was forced into bankruptcy. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has more.
MIT Tracking Trash
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-24)
One of the world's largest garbage companies is airing its dirty laundry. Waste Management has provided seed money to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to find out where the trash goes after you toss it in the bin. Eager volunteers are a big part of the picture - including KPLU's very own Bellamy Pailthorp.
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-24)
One of the world's largest garbage companies is airing its dirty laundry. Waste Management has provided seed money to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to find out where the trash goes after you toss it in the bin. Eager volunteers are a big part of the picture - including KPLU's very own Bellamy Pailthorp.
"Friends and Family" of Michael Mastro attend Bankruptcy Hearing
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-15)
A $10-million-dollar mansion in Medina, a new Rolls Royce and two diamond rings worth hundreds of thousands of dollars - those are among the assets that 84-year-old Michael R. Mastro and his wife still possess. But it's not clear to what extent they control them. Several dozen investors in Mastro's real estate empire attended a hearing at the federal courthouse in Seattle Tuesday. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp was there.
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-15)
A $10-million-dollar mansion in Medina, a new Rolls Royce and two diamond rings worth hundreds of thousands of dollars - those are among the assets that 84-year-old Michael R. Mastro and his wife still possess. But it's not clear to what extent they control them. Several dozen investors in Mastro's real estate empire attended a hearing at the federal courthouse in Seattle Tuesday. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp was there.
Seattle Developer Michael Mastro in Court
Seattle, Wa
(2009-09-14)
It's one of the biggest bankruptcy filings in Washington State history. And it probably won't be fully resolved for five or six years. But today (Tuesday) in a federal courtroom, people who lent money to Seattle developer Michael R. Mastro will get to ask him questions for the first time. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, Wa
(2009-09-14)
It's one of the biggest bankruptcy filings in Washington State history. And it probably won't be fully resolved for five or six years. But today (Tuesday) in a federal courtroom, people who lent money to Seattle developer Michael R. Mastro will get to ask him questions for the first time. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle Candidates Face off in Mayoral Debate
Seattle,WA
(2009-09-11)
Seattle's mayoral candidates went head to head before a lunchtime crowd at the Cinerama theater on Thursday. Former T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan faced off with environmentalist lawyer Mike McGinn. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp was there.
Seattle,WA
(2009-09-11)
Seattle's mayoral candidates went head to head before a lunchtime crowd at the Cinerama theater on Thursday. Former T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan faced off with environmentalist lawyer Mike McGinn. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp was there.
Costly Delay for Boeing 787
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-27)
Boeing is taking a two and a half billion-dollar ($2.5 B) write-off because of the problems it's had with the new 7-8-7 Dreamliner. When the company announced the new schedule for first flight of the aircraft, it added that the first three test jets cannot be sold to customers. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-27)
Boeing is taking a two and a half billion-dollar ($2.5 B) write-off because of the problems it's had with the new 7-8-7 Dreamliner. When the company announced the new schedule for first flight of the aircraft, it added that the first three test jets cannot be sold to customers. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains.
Tacoma Community Organizing to Fight Foreclosures
Tacoma, WA
(2009-08-26)
Pierce County has become infamous as one of the state's hardest hit areas for foreclosures. People in Tacoma determined not to lose their homes are banding together. The national group ACORN has helped them form a Foreclosure Prevention Roundtable. They're hitting the streets to drum up more support. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Tacoma, WA
(2009-08-26)
Pierce County has become infamous as one of the state's hardest hit areas for foreclosures. People in Tacoma determined not to lose their homes are banding together. The national group ACORN has helped them form a Foreclosure Prevention Roundtable. They're hitting the streets to drum up more support. KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Track Your Trash with MIT and the Seattle Library
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-25)
Have you ever wondered what happens to that candy-bar wrapper or paper cup after you toss it into the trash bin? You can soon find out. Seattle Public Library is collaborating with a lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to track local trash.
KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-25)
Have you ever wondered what happens to that candy-bar wrapper or paper cup after you toss it into the trash bin? You can soon find out. Seattle Public Library is collaborating with a lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to track local trash.
KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Financial Counseling Fellowships for Military Spouses
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-17)
Military families have been especially vulnerable to financial scams. The Department of Defense is working with the country's largest foundation for investor education to fix that. Nearly 200 military spouses have just received fellowships that will accredit them as financial counselors. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-17)
Military families have been especially vulnerable to financial scams. The Department of Defense is working with the country's largest foundation for investor education to fix that. Nearly 200 military spouses have just received fellowships that will accredit them as financial counselors. KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp has the story.
Catch Him if You Can: Tom Wopat at Fifth Ave Theater
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-12)
The new musical "Catch Me if You Can" is another Broadway production, incubated at Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theater. It's the latest world-premiere by the team that created "Hairspray" seven years ago. Based on a true story that Steven Spielberg made into a movie in 2002, it features three strong male leads. One of them is well-known for his tenure as Luke Duke on the 1980s TV hit "The Dukes of Hazzard." KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp brought Tom Wopat into our studios for this interview.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-12)
The new musical "Catch Me if You Can" is another Broadway production, incubated at Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theater. It's the latest world-premiere by the team that created "Hairspray" seven years ago. Based on a true story that Steven Spielberg made into a movie in 2002, it features three strong male leads. One of them is well-known for his tenure as Luke Duke on the 1980s TV hit "The Dukes of Hazzard." KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp brought Tom Wopat into our studios for this interview.
King County Executive Race: Dow Constantine
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-12)
He's an insider who claims he represents a new generation of leadership. 47-year-old Dow Constantine is the current president of the King County Council. In this installment of our primary election series, KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp reports on Constantine's drive to become the next King County Executive.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-12)
He's an insider who claims he represents a new generation of leadership. 47-year-old Dow Constantine is the current president of the King County Council. In this installment of our primary election series, KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp reports on Constantine's drive to become the next King County Executive.
Seattle Mayor's Race: Greg Nickels
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-07)
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels is facing seven opponents in the August 18th primary that decides which two advance to the general this fall. As our primary election series continues, KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp spoke with the mayor about why he wants to serve a third term.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-07)
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels is facing seven opponents in the August 18th primary that decides which two advance to the general this fall. As our primary election series continues, KPLU's Bellamy Pailthorp spoke with the mayor about why he wants to serve a third term.
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