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Apr 24, 2024, 9:52 AM

Washington state launches program to cut costs of new and used EVs for low-income residents

Washington leaders on Tuesday announced a $45 million program aiming to make electric vehicles more affordable for the state’s low-income… Read More

Apr 23, 2024, 1:53 PM

FTC bans all new non-compete clauses and strikes down most existing agreements

Goodbye, non-competes. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today released its final rules addressing non-compete clauses by banning all future agreements.… Read More

Apr 23, 2024, 8:15 AM

After lobbying by Uber and DoorDash, new proposal would overhaul Seattle’s minimum wage law

After a controversial minimum wage law for food delivery drivers in Seattle went into effect in January, tech giants including… Read More

Apr 18, 2024, 9:08 AM

Initiative to axe carbon emissions law could ‘slam the brakes’ on Washington’s climate tech sector

Washington is leaning into the fight against climate change. Seattle-area tech giants Microsoft and Amazon have set ambitious carbon reduction… Read More

Apr 17, 2024, 10:54 AM

Amazon, Microsoft back campaign against initiative that would defund climate efforts in Washington

More than 100 companies, tribal groups, union organizations, environmental nonprofits and political groups are backing a campaign to defeat a… Read More

Apr 3, 2024, 1:37 PM

Washington governor signs bill that could stoke semiconductor industry, draw CHIPS Act funding

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law that key players hope will be a boon for the semiconductor… Read More

Mar 28, 2024, 12:43 PM

A boost for fusion power: With new law, Washington state leaders signal support for sector’s next steps

While the reality of affordable fusion energy is still an atom-smashing twinkle in physicists’ eyes, the state of Washington is… Read More

Mar 28, 2024, 6:29 AM

Interview: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on the future of the region’s innovation economy

SPOKANE, Wash. — Lisa Brown brings a unique background to her role as Spokane’s mayor, taking office in January after… Read More

Mar 27, 2024, 8:12 AM

Meet Nala, the police dog that sniffs out electronic devices to fight internet crimes against children

Nala has a nose for electronics. But she’s not your run-of-the-mill tech geek with a passion for gear and gadgets.… Read More

Mar 26, 2024, 3:43 PM

Instacart to pay $730K to settle alleged violations of Seattle’s gig worker sick time ordinance

Grocery delivery company Instacart has settled with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards for alleged violations of the city’s Gig… Read More

Mar 24, 2024, 8:00 AM

Office-to-residential conversion is a trendy idea for downtown resurgence — but has big challenges

Office-to-residential conversions are frequent fodder in discussions of the post-pandemic city, downtown regeneration, and hopes to contain rising housing costs.… Read More

Mar 21, 2024, 8:15 AM

Washington state will use drones to restore areas affected by graffiti

Drone technology is already being used in Washington state to help fight wildfires and aid police. Now state transportation officials… Read More

Mar 20, 2024, 4:28 PM

New federal pollution rules for automakers will boost Washington state EV goals

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new national pollution standards for vehicles that will force automakers to increase their production… Read More

Mar 19, 2024, 7:21 AM

Are office-to-residential exemptions in downtown Seattle a friend or foe to livability in the city?

Editor’s note: This guest post originally appeared on Chuck Wolfe’s Resurgence: A Journey blog. Here’s a break from discussions and… Read More

Mar 15, 2024, 3:37 PM

Bellevue awarded $1.4M to test tech that adjusts traffic signals in real time for pedestrian safety

The City of Bellevue, Wash., has been awarded a $1.43 million grant from the U.S Department of Transportation to pilot… Read More

Mar 14, 2024, 4:44 PM

Entrepreneurs who used TikTok to help build their businesses blast potential ban in U.S.

Seattle-based money expert and self-described financial feminist Tori Dunlap credits TikTok with transforming her business, HerFirst100k, an education platform that… Read More

Mar 14, 2024, 3:36 PM

Seattle mayor proposes legislation to help convert commercial real estate for residential uses

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to make it easier for property owners to convert their commercial buildings for residential use,… Read More

Mar 14, 2024, 2:01 PM

TikTok ban faces uncertain fate in Senate; Washington state reps vote against House bill

While the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a potential ban on the social media app TikTok on Wednesday, the measure now… Read More

Mar 12, 2024, 4:23 PM

In fight against fentanyl and other drugs, police departments deploy handheld narcotics analyzer

The Redmond (Wash.) Police Department is deploying a new tool in its fight against illicit drugs. The agency announced Tuesday… Read More

Mar 8, 2024, 12:58 PM

Seattle council president on getting workers back to the office: ‘We have to build those numbers up’

When it comes to getting workers back in the office, Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson wants to lead by… Read More

Mar 7, 2024, 12:29 PM

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to create task force to guide policy on AI

The Washington State Legislature passed a bipartisan proposal from Attorney General Bob Ferguson to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force… Read More

Mar 6, 2024, 10:21 AM

Steve Ballmer’s USAFacts offers insights on the State of the Union ahead of Biden’s address

In time for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday, USAFacts has released its annual “nonpartisan, data-driven snapshot”… Read More

Mar 6, 2024, 8:26 AM

Univ. of Washington launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges

Despite technology seeping into practically every corner of our lives, computer-related education in Washington is woefully limited. Last year, 8.4%… Read More

Mar 4, 2024, 9:09 AM

Data from Seattle food delivery drivers shows higher hourly earnings, but less customer demand

Seattle-area gig workers are making higher hourly wages while they’re delivering food for platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash… Read More

Feb 28, 2024, 12:20 PM

Uber and Lyft drivers will get expanded death benefits thanks to new Washington state law

The families of drivers in Washington state working for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft will receive enhanced… Read More

Feb 27, 2024, 7:00 AM

Rivian, Lucid and other EVs stuck in park by failed effort to change car sales laws in Washington

If you own one of the 3,853 Rivians registered in Washington, odds are you didn’t test drive the electric vehicle… Read More

Feb 23, 2024, 12:22 PM

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up

A controversial new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle that is drawing ire from tech giants has become… Read More

Feb 22, 2024, 1:35 PM

Computer science education bill would add new graduation requirements in Washington state

Washington state is a leader in technology. Yet Washington is falling behind when it comes to educating young people about… Read More

Feb 20, 2024, 12:18 PM

Climate efforts and downtown revitalization highlight Seattle mayor’s ‘State of the City’ address

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Tuesday delivered his State of the City address, emphasizing the strides being made in public… Read More

Feb 20, 2024, 9:13 AM

Seattle mayor ‘stands strongly in support’ of new gig worker wage law as tech companies push back

Follow-up: Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up DoorDash revealed Tuesday in a… Read More