Alaska Airlines has promoted CFO Shane Tackett to president effective June 29, combining commercial and finance oversight as the carrier navigates integration and a tough quarter.

A Midwest storm last Thursday knocked Amtrak long‑distance trains off schedule, leaving several named routes hours to nearly a day late and forcing bus bridges and reroutes. Recovery stretched across the country as crews worked to reposition equipment.

A motorcyclist died on westbound I‑90 near the I‑405 interchange in Bellevue Tuesday afternoon, forcing lane closures and multi‑mile backups. Crews remain on scene as troopers investigate.