Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion Sunday, December 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, their CEOs announced.Although the two companies will be merged, they will continue to operate under their current names indefinitely.As a combined airline, Alaska Airlines will serve 138 destinations, expanding "access throughout the Pacific... Read More.
‘Public safety’ a focus in Spokane’s $1.2 billion budget for 2024 Tuesday, November 28 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council unanimously approved a $1.16 billion appropriations budget for 2024 that members alternately called a compromise, a roadmap, and “not sustainable”... Read More.
The Rolling Stones honored with the Brit Billion Award Tuesday, October 31 by ABC NewsThe Rolling Stones are the latest artists to be honored with a Brit Billion Award by the British Phonographic Industry.The award is given to artists who achieve one billion career U.K. streams, based on calculations by the Official Charts Company. Some of... Read More.
Senate Republicans seek concessions on Biden’s $106 billion request for aid to Israel, Ukraine Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans made clear Tuesday they hope to make some major modifications to President Joe Biden's $106 billion national security funding request that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel."It's pretty clear that the supplemental that was sent over is just a starting point,"... Read More.
Washington DOT claims $11 billion backlog of infrastructure projects Wednesday, October 18 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – While Washington's Climate Commitment Act has generated more than $1 billion in less than a year to fund climate change initiatives, the Washington State... Read More.
Biden drafts $100 billion foreign aid package, including money for Israel and Ukraine Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is drafting a $100 billion foreign aid package that includes assistance for Israel as well as other top security priorities, according to two people familiar with the details.Details on the spending request were still being finalized ahead of an... Read More.
King County moves on potential $1 billion property tax hike for climate action Tuesday, October 17 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – King County voters may see a new climate levy lid lift on their ballots next year as county officials begin discussions to increase revenue... Read More.
PNW ‘clean hydrogen hub’ eligible for $1 billion in federal funding Monday, October 16 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Technology giant Amazon.com Inc., commercial truck manufacturer PACCAR, and the Seattle/Tacoma ports alliance are among 17 regional companies and utilities in partnership for a... Read More.
$1 Billion in Clean Energy Investments, Jobs to Region Friday, October 13 by Marcee MaylinToday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that the Pacific Northwest has been named a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, receiving a $1 billion investment. The designation for the Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub, a collective of private sectors, government, academic, research, and philanthropic communities across Washington,... Read More.
US, Qatar agree to prevent Iran from tapping previously frozen $6 billion fund Thursday, October 12 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement to prevent Iran from accessing $6 billion recently unfrozen as part of a prisoner swap, the deputy treasury secretary told lawmakers on Thursday, sources confirmed to ABC News.Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo told House Democrats... Read More.
Ticket sold in California wins Powerball jackpot of $1.73 billion Thursday, October 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball frenzy continued on Wednesday as numbers were drawn for the $1.73 billion jackpot.The winning numbers drawn for the jackpot prize were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and red Powerball 10. The power play was 2.One ticket had all the... Read More.
Powerball skyrockets to $1.73 billion after no Monday night winners Tuesday, October 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The latest Powerball numbers for Monday's $1.5 billion prize have been selected, but no one got all of them.Monday night's winning numbers were 16, 34, 46, 55, 67 and Powerball number 14. The multiplier was 3.Powerball updated the results late Monday... Read More.