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Off the Charts: Seattle is the priciest tourist city in the U.S. Should you go to Portland instead?

KUOW compared tourist must-haves in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver to find the most affordable city for tourists looking to get that Pacific Northwest experience this summer.

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They had 3 suitcases and faced 5 flights of stairs. That's when a stranger appeared

Alice Claus and her sister were exhausted after a long flight to Budapest. Then a young man on the street offered help right when they needed it.

Boeing takes responsibility for 737 Max 9 failure: 'We caused the problem'

During a call with investors Wednesday, Boeing CEO David Calhoun didn't focus on financials, and instead took responsibility for a recent in-flight airplane malfunction.

FAA expands oversight of Boeing amid investigation into in-flight blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new plan to ensure Boeing’s manufacturing process produces airplanes that are safe to fly.

FAA launches investigation into Boeing after in-flight blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration is formally investigating Boeing over an incident Friday in which a piece of a 737 Max 9 flew off in-flight.

Alaska cancels all 737 Max 9 flights through Saturday

Alaska Airlines said Wednesday it will cancel all flights scheduled on the 737-9 Max jets through Saturday amid investigations into the aircraft’s safety.

Boeing holds employee all-hands meeting amid mounting safety concerns

Boeing held an all-hands safety meeting Tuesday after reports from two airlines indicated Friday’s in-flight incident may not have been an isolated event.