Patrick Malone

Seattle

Senior Investigative Reporter at Seattle Times

Senior investigative reporter @seattletimes. Past: @PublicIntegrity @TheNewMexican @Coloradoan @ChieftainNews. Reporting in “The Walk Home” podcast.

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Articles

Seattle weather forecast: Rain, sun, then more rain

2 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Patrick Malone

Seattle’s soaking Sunday set the tone for the week ahead, when rain is forecast to bookend a glimpse of blue skies. The slow-moving system that drenched the Seattle area on Sunday, though dreary, brought no severe weather warnings. It is expected to camp out over the region throughout Monday and into Tuesday, dropping more precipitation on the region, with highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-40s.
Boeing blamed for whistleblower’s death in new lawsuit

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Patrick Malone

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or have concerns about someone else who may be, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You will be routed to a local crisis center where professionals can talk you through a risk assessment and provide resources in your community.
Boeing blamed for whistleblower’s death in new lawsuit

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | Patrick Malone

The family of John "Mitch" Barnett, a Boeing whistleblower whose death last year brought fresh attention to the company's persistent struggles with quality, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Charleston, South Carolina, blaming the aerospace company for Barnett's suicide. Barnett was found March 9, 2024, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at age 62.
Whistleblowers go all-in when they criticize Boeing and FAA. The result for most is frustration.

Dec 29, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Patrick Malone

Editor’s note: This story references suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, resources are available here. During his 12 years as a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, Santiago Paredes prided himself on speaking his mind when he found errors. Mistakes have been pervasive at the Wichita, Kan., Spirit plant that employed Paredes, where the company builds large sections of Boeing planes, including the entire fuselage of the 737 MAX.
How the revolving door at FAA spins Boeing’s way

Nov 29, 2024 | sentinelsource.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place — on Capitol Hill, under Congress’s microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.
How the revolving door at FAA spins Boeing’s way

Nov 22, 2024 | sentinelsource.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place — on Capitol Hill, under Congress’s microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.
Congress protests ‘revolving door’ to Boeing while rushing through it

Nov 3, 2024 | columbian.com | Patrick Malone

After eight decades of trying, Congress still can’t close a revolving door. The revolving door swings when congressional staffers and the occasional elected official move into industries they regulated while in government. The practice, long ago identified as a source of deference shown to corporate titans, saw dozens of congressional workers move to Boeing. But, as regulators’ treatment of the company drew condemnation on Capitol Hill, Congress has kept the door spinning.
Congress protests ‘revolving door’ to Boeing while rushing through it

Oct 31, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Patrick Malone

Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community. After eight decades of trying, Congress still can’t close a revolving door. The revolving door swings when congressional staffers and the occasional elected official move into industries they regulated while in government.
How the revolving door at FAA spins Boeing’s way

Oct 30, 2024 | miamiherald.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place - on Capitol Hill, under Congress's microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.
How the revolving door at FAA spins Boeing’s way

Oct 30, 2024 | mahoningmatters.com | Patrick Malone

After a fuselage panel blew off a 737 in January, Boeing found itself in a familiar place - on Capitol Hill, under Congress's microscope. In 2008, Congress had found that nearly 60,000 Southwest flights in 2006 and 2007 were allowed even though the airline knew the Boeing planes were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards. After Southwest came clean to the FAA, the agency allowed over 1,000 more flights on the out-of-compliance aircraft.