Paine Field named favorite to expand as counterpart to Sea-Tac
Paine Field took a major step this week toward becoming a “second hub” for Puget Sound flights, as an alternative to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A state commission zeroed in on the Snohomish County airport as the best bet for expanding passenger airline service at an existing airport to meet future demand for flights in the Seattle area. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
La Nina firms up winter reservation in the Northwest
The La Nina that has influenced the climate for the past two winters looks more likely than ever to stay around for a rare three-peat, federal forecasters predicted Thursday. La Nina has a 75% chance of reigning through February, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center. A month ago, the center rated the odds at 54%. Continue reading at Capital Press. (NOAA)
Fall COVID-19 surge could happen in Pacific Northwest
Health officials in Washington and Oregon said Thursday that a fall and winter COVID surge is likely headed to the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels. King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said during a news briefing that virus trends in Europe show a concerning picture of what the U.S. could soon see, The Seattle Times reported. Continue reading at Tri-City Herald.
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La Nina firms up winter reservation in the Northwest
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Paine Field named favorite to expand as counterpart to Sea-Tac
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