Tom Banse appears in the following:
Boeing delivers its final 747 jet, ending a run of more than 50 years
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
The airline manufacturer delivered its last 747 jumbo jet on Tuesday after a production run of more than five decades. Current and former workers said farewell to the "Queen of the Skies" with pride.
Got Space For A Dead Whale?
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The number of dead gray whales washing up on Pacific Northwest beaches keeps going up during this year's northbound migration. And the federal government is requesting help with cleanup.
Federal Regulators Considering Changes To Tarmac Security After Sea-Tac Incident
Monday, August 13, 2018
Federal regulators and U.S. airport representatives are talking Monday about possible tarmac security changes after a baggage handler stole a passenger plane at the Sea-Tac airport Friday night and crashed it on an island.
Growers Are Beaming Over The Success Of Lasers To Stave Off Thieving Birds
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Laser beams that sweep erratically across crops have shown promise in protecting harvests from loss caused by birds. But researchers are still studying whether the beams may harm the animals' retinas.
Boeing To Start Trump Era With New Wave Of Downsizing
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Aviation giant Boeing, a corporate sponsor of the inauguration and one of the country's largest exporters, is planning new buyouts and layoffs on top of nearly 11,000 job cuts last year.
Fast-Track Program: Kenyan Runners Join U.S. Army — And Olympic Team
Saturday, July 23, 2016
A U.S. Army program allows elite athletes to join the military and train in their sport. Four Kenyan distance runners in the U.S. military quickly became citizens and will represent America in Rio.
U.S. Army Is Sending Soldiers To Compete In Rio Summer 2016 Olympics
Saturday, July 23, 2016
The group of soldiers are headed to Brazil, but they're not going there to guard the athletes. The Army has a detachment to groom Olympic athletes, a number of whom only recently became U.S. citizens.
High On The Highway: Scientists Try To Build A Marijuana Breath Test
Monday, December 21, 2015
Now that recreational use of marijuana is legal in four states, law enforcement officials are looking for quicker ways to test drivers for excessive pot use. Entrepreneurs are taking on the challenge.
Homeowners In Washington Wildfire Country Try To Reduce Risk
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The Okanogan fire burning in central Washington is the largest wildfire in the state's history. Some area homeowners have cleared brush to keep the fire away. One built a nonflammable concrete home.
Delta, Alaska Airlines Fight For Market Share In Seattle
Monday, June 30, 2014
Delta Air Lines is building up its Seattle operation into a gateway to Asia. That's good for Western travelers but not so good for the bottom line of Delta's partner, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines.
A Tour Of The Tragedy In Washington Mudslide Zone
Thursday, March 27, 2014
As rescue efforts continue at the site of the mudslide in Washington, reporters are being allowed into the mudslide zone. Among them was Northwest News Network's Tom Banse, and he offers this report.
Airports and Medicare Patients Impacted As Sequestration Cuts Take Hold
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Not long ago President Obama warned of the potentially devastating and deeply destructive consequences of allowing the federal government cuts known as sequestration go into effect....
Third time's the charm? Former Gov. Gary Locke may be pick for Commerce Secretary
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Former Washington State Governor Gary Locke is reportedly President Obama’s pick for Commerce Secretary. His third pick... but hey, who’s counting? In Locke, Obama has found a nominee...
