Boeing Replaces Veteran 737 Max Chief After Portland Flight Incident, Rings in New Era of Safety Focus
Boeing replaces the head of its 737 Max program, Ed Clark, with Katie Ringgold after an incident involving a door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight, as part of efforts to strengthen safety measures and rebuild its reputation.
Oregon's Air National Guard Preps for High-Tech Horizon as F-15EX Eagle II Joins Fleet, Enhancing Skyward Defense Capabilities
The Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing is preparing to transition to the new F-15EX Eagle II, which will replace their aging F-15C fleet. Maintenance groups have kept the older jets combat-ready while preparing for the future aircraft.
Expect Nighttime Delays on Portland's SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Due to Construction, PBOT Advises
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has initiated lane reductions for night work on SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, impacting traffic until February 22. The work is part of the Central Eastside Access and Circulation project.
Feds Allocate Offshore Areas for Wind Farms Near Coos Bay and Brookings, Sparking Oregon's Clean Energy Push and Tribal Concerns
The U.S. government approved two potential offshore wind farm sites off Oregon, which could power up to 800,000 homes, amid local tribes' concerns over cultural impacts.
NTSB Urges FAA to Mandate 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders After Oregon Flight Mishap Exposes Gaps in Aviation Safety
NTSB demands better cockpit voice recorders after a door panel incident on an Oregon flight exposed the limitations of current technology, which only preserves two hours of audio. The FAA has been recommended to upgrade to 25-hour recorders.
Video Challenges Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez's Account of MAX Train Incident Amid Safety Concerns
A video contradicts Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez's claim of being "accosted" on a MAX train; the footage shows minor contact. Critics question his narrative and its link to his stance on city issues.












