KIRO Newsradio host John Curley criticized Sound Transit's new $240 million Pinehurst Station in North Seattle, arguing the investment is unjustified given uncertain ridership projections and limited nearby development potential. Curley questioned whether the station would attract sufficient riders and contended that insufficient available land, neighborhood resistance to rezoning, and proximity to existing Northgate station make the project impractical.
Boeing notified customers of a software glitch in 737 MAX planes discovered after cockpit upgrades that could disable autopilot during landings, forcing manual pilot intervention. The FAA is investigating the issue, which first appeared in November 2024 but wasn't disclosed publicly until recent weeks. Boeing is developing a software fix expected by early 2028, while some airlines have requested the previous software version.