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Machinists union rejects Boeing's final contract offer
The Machinists union has rejected Boeing’s final contract proposal and has called for a strike.
LOCAL NEWS
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• Monroe teen critically hurt after falling off moving SUV New 11:37 a.m.
• Local supporters are captivated by Obama's speech
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• How the Huskies answer five key questions will determine their success this season
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BUSINESS
• Machinists pore over Boeing's 'final offer'
• Puget Sound Energy seeks gas rate hike
• Local gasoline prices easing down
Associated Press
Sen. John McCain introduces Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate today in Dayton, Ohio.
Palin will 'help me shake up Washington,' McCain says
DAYTON, Ohio -- John McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a conservative, as his vice presidential running mate today in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention. [More]
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• Rescuers reach stranded hikers east of Darrington 10:51 a.m.

• Palin will 'help me shake up Washington,' McCain says 10:44 a.m.

• College president steps down after beer photo  8:54 a.m.

• Oprah on Obama: 'I cried my eyelashes off' 8:52 a.m.

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1. PETA activist creates her own circus on Everett street corner
2. Stranded teen hikers rescued from peak east of Granite Falls
3. Boeing makes final offer to Machinists
4. Edmonds man admits to Silvertips raffle theft
5. Twice as many local schools make federal watch list
6. Home movie: Snohomish native has leading role in an indie film on location in his hometown
7. Boeing sweetens offer to Machinists, retiree medical benefits safe
8. Mile-long pipes will take a boat trip
9. Former jail guard sent to jail for assault
10. Business briefly: Machinists rally in Everett over talks
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