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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Midair Scare: Off-Duty Pilot Tried To Cut Engine Power Mid-Flight

An off-duty pilot sitting in the cockpit jump seat tried to cut power on an Alaska Airlines flight by pulling the emergency fire extinguisher handles, according to a memo sent to Alaska Airline pilots that was obtained by CNN.

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King County Council Calls For Assessor’s Resignation Amid Court Orders, Charges

The King County Council has unanimously called for King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson to resign immediately due to domestic violence allegations, court-issued protection orders, and criminal charges, which the council believes have undermined public trust.