Civic – Page 12 of 65

Dec 14, 2023, 12:45 PM

Why many rural communities are still in the ‘digital dark’ — and how Washington state is trying to help

Brandon Block is a reporter for Crosscut, where this story first appeared. Applying for a job, scheduling a doctor appointment… Read More

Dec 12, 2023, 4:57 PM

Seattle approves ‘landmark policy’ requiring 4,100 buildings to slash carbon footprints by 2050

The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved rules requiring roughly 4,100 existing buildings of more than 20,000 square feet… Read More

Dec 11, 2023, 5:15 PM

Seattle councilmember wants a federal recall of Kias and Hyundais that lack anti-theft technology

On Tuesday the Seattle City Council will vote on a resolution asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall… Read More

Dec 11, 2023, 3:25 PM

‘The epicenter of AI’: CNBC’s Cramer is mad about Seattle’s position in new wave of tech

Just a few months after it looked like Seattle was being left out of the national conversation about artificial intelligence… Read More

Nov 30, 2023, 9:54 AM

Seattle preps for new rules requiring more than 4,000 buildings to cut fossil fuel use by 2050

The Seattle City Council is closing in on new rules requiring roughly 4,100 existing buildings of more than 20,000 square… Read More

Nov 28, 2023, 7:53 AM

Why digital news sites were omitted from a Washington tax exemption trying to aid local media

Since 2005, nearly 2,900 U.S. newspapers have closed as ad dollars moved online and subscriptions slumped. Washington state lawmakers grew… Read More

Nov 22, 2023, 8:45 AM

Seattle passes new law that creates 10-cent per-order fee for app-based deliveries and services

Companies such as DoorDash and Grubhub will be required to pay a 10-cent per-order fee for online deliveries in Seattle… Read More

Nov 21, 2023, 8:05 AM

Seattle tech vet applies design, communications experience in seeking safer city streets

Drawing on his expertise in communications and human centered design, Seattle technology veteran Josh Holland is now working for Seattle… Read More

Nov 17, 2023, 9:05 AM

Washington state capital gains tax collects nearly $900M in first year

Washington state’s new capital gains tax collected nearly $900 million in its first year, according to the state’s Department of… Read More

Nov 15, 2023, 10:05 AM

Seattle mayor may finally get city to test gunshot detection tech

Seattle moved one step closer to rolling out a gunshot detection pilot, after a bid by councilmembers to reroute funding… Read More

Nov 14, 2023, 12:56 PM

Seattle Metro Chamber launches online tool to help small businesses connect to key resources

Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for resources to help get things off the ground or boost an existing venture… Read More

Nov 13, 2023, 8:42 AM

Seattle wants to charge DoorDash and other gig companies 10 cents per order for new license fee

Companies like DoorDash and Rover may be required to pay a 10-cent per-order fee if a new proposed ordinance makes… Read More

Nov 9, 2023, 10:43 AM

Cyberattack takes out key travel information on Washington state transportation website and app

The Washington State Department of Transportation is blaming a “cybersecurity incident” for taking out parts of its website and app… Read More

Nov 6, 2023, 2:00 PM

Google’s ‘Project Green Light’ uses AI to improve traffic flow, cut emissions in Seattle and elsewhere

Next time you avoid sitting at a red light in Seattle, Google’s “Project Green Light” might have something to do… Read More

Nov 6, 2023, 8:06 AM

Amazon is mum on upcoming Seattle elections after riling up city council races 4 years ago

After repeatedly sparring with the Seattle City Council, Amazon in 2019 poured $1.45 million into the coffers of council candidates… Read More

Nov 4, 2023, 10:26 AM

Washington state senator behind wealth tax proposal responds to Bezos’ departure

Washington Sen. Noel Frame isn’t disappointed in Jeff Bezos’ decision to move to Miami, despite the potential loss of revenue… Read More

Nov 3, 2023, 12:36 PM

Jeff Bezos’ move out of Washington state sparks questions about wealth taxes

Did Jeff Bezos’ decision to leave Washington state for Miami have anything to do with taxes? That’s one question to… Read More

Nov 2, 2023, 4:45 PM

Seattle releases a generative AI policy to set guardrails around new tech for city employees

The City of Seattle on Thursday released its own policy governing use of generative AI tools in a bid to… Read More

Nov 2, 2023, 10:20 AM

Seattle office space demand is lowest among U.S. cities measured in new report

The demand for office space in Seattle is the lowest among all cities measured in a new report from VTS,… Read More

Nov 2, 2023, 8:41 AM

Seattle grocery store PCC blames ‘lower numbers of office workers’ as it closes downtown location

Has Seattle’s office worker traffic peaked? That’s one potential takeaway from the surprise closure of PCC Community Markets’ downtown grocery… Read More

Oct 27, 2023, 11:46 AM

Seattle-area transit payment card ORCA will soon be accessible in Google Wallet

Public transit riders in the Seattle area will soon be able to access their ORCA Cards for digital payments via… Read More

Oct 24, 2023, 10:55 AM

Washington and 41 state AGs sue social media giant Meta for its alleged harm of youth

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that the state is suing Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for… Read More

Oct 24, 2023, 8:02 AM

Seattle ranks No. 1 in new report measuring U.S. cities on highly valued tech skills

Seattle is the best place to find workers skilled in the latest technology trends. That’s according to a new report… Read More

Oct 23, 2023, 12:13 PM

OneBusAway needs ‘influx of cash’ to hire dedicated developer and keep popular transit app running

OneBusAway, the beloved app that delivers real-time information to public transportation riders, needs help to keep the bus and train… Read More

Oct 18, 2023, 4:45 PM

University of Washington’s CoMotion innovation center relocating down the road near Startup Hall

CoMotion, the innovation arm of the University of Washington, is gearing up to move just down the street from its… Read More

Oct 10, 2023, 11:09 AM

Washington startups receive $25K grants aimed at boosting state’s life sciences sector

A group of 20 early-stage life sciences startups in Washington each received $25,000 grants, part of an effort to fuel… Read More

Sep 27, 2023, 5:34 PM

An ‘Urban Innovation Lab’ in Seattle could spur entrepreneurship and boost downtown revitalization

Seattle is a city that knows how to convene and foster real-time public discussion around ideas, innovаtion, sustаinаbility, аnԁ inсlusiveness.… Read More

Sep 26, 2023, 1:41 PM

Seattle mayor wants to test acoustic tech to curb gun violence, despite questions about effectiveness

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell keeps looking to technology in a bid to curb crime and increase safety. Harrell released his… Read More

Sep 25, 2023, 2:50 PM

Uber inks first-in-the-nation deal with Washington state for driver appeal process

A new agreement between Uber and the state of Washington creates a formal appeals process for drivers who were suspended… Read More

Sep 22, 2023, 8:31 PM

First Lady Jill Biden visits Seattle, stops at Fred Hutch to boost Cancer Moonshot program

First Lady Jill Biden visited Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center on Friday in Seattle, where she met with researchers and spoke… Read More