Mercer Island Woman Sues Alaska After Jet’s 200-Foot Turbulence Drop
A Mercer Island passenger has sued Alaska Airlines after a Seattle‑to‑Phoenix flight plunged into severe turbulence, injuring crew and leaving the passenger with lasting symptoms. The complaint cites weather warnings and tracking data.
Chicago Jury Awards $49.5M In 737 MAX Wrongful-Death Case
A Chicago federal jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo in a wrongful-death suit tied to the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash. The award includes about $21 million for pain and suffering and the family plans to seek punitive damages.
Condemned Auburn Avenue Theater Lot Finally Gets Its Second Act Downtown
Auburn broke ground Tuesday on a long‑planned rebuild of the Auburn Avenue Theater and a 16,000‑sqft downtown park, kicking off a $13.7M effort to revive Main Street. Construction mobilization began this week and the city is targeting mid‑2027 for completion.












