Civic – Page 13 of 65

Sep 12, 2023, 9:09 AM

Seattle testing electric sweeper for bike lanes as part of city’s move toward zero-emission fleet

The Seattle Department of Transportation has deployed a fully electric compact bike lane sweeper as part of a pilot program… Read More

Sep 11, 2023, 9:21 AM

Washington state awards $14.5M to aid all residents in getting internet access

While online access seems ubiquitous, there are still Washington residents going without this essential resource. Roughly 8% of the state’s… Read More

Sep 1, 2023, 7:00 AM

The wheels on the bus are battery powered as e-bus use surges ahead

The number of models of passenger electric vehicles keeps growing, and electric delivery vans are becoming a more common sight… Read More

Aug 29, 2023, 2:18 PM

Recent grads working in tech are migrating to Seattle more than any other U.S. city

Seattle ranks No. 1 on a list measuring migration patterns of recent graduates in tech. A new CBRE study detailing… Read More

Aug 28, 2023, 8:12 AM

GM-backed Cruise begins testing self-driving cars in Seattle to learn from hilly, wet environment

Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company backed by General Motors, will begin testing its cars in Seattle on Monday, the company… Read More

Aug 23, 2023, 10:24 AM

DoorDash pays $1.6M to City of Seattle after investigation related to paid sick time law

The City of Seattle said this week it agreed to a $1.6 million settlement with DoorDash over allegations that the… Read More

Aug 23, 2023, 9:13 AM

Melinda French Gates, MacKenzie Scott join $45M effort to connect and revitalize Seattle waterfront

The ongoing transformation of Seattle’s waterfront is getting a big boost from prominent philanthropists, as Melinda French Gates, MacKenzie Scott,… Read More

Aug 22, 2023, 7:56 AM

Conservative think tank asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Washington state capital gains tax

Opponents of the capital gains tax in Washington state are not giving up. Conservative think tank Freedom Foundation asked the… Read More

Sen. Maria Cantwell and AI2's Chris Emura at Future of AI Forum

Aug 21, 2023, 6:29 PM

Tech policy leaders explore new frontiers for supporting (and regulating) AI at forum

ChatGPT and other next-generation strains of artificial intelligence have revolutionized the tech world over the past year, and policymakers are… Read More

Aug 18, 2023, 2:21 PM

As NYC bans TikTok from city-owned devices, Seattle says it has no plans to do the same

States and cities continue to ban TikTok from government-owned devices. New York City became the latest to do so this… Read More

Aug 16, 2023, 10:29 AM

A global maritime innovation hub coming to Seattle aims to spur entrepreneurship and create jobs

Proponents of the planned Maritime Innovation Center in Seattle want to help Washington state get its marine mojo back. “There… Read More

Aug 16, 2023, 7:12 AM

Seattle’s Cinerama theater gets $1M grant from King County

The King County Council on Tuesday approved $1 million in funding to the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) to help… Read More

Aug 15, 2023, 2:23 PM

VP Kamala Harris visits Seattle to tout climate act and attend fundraiser hosted by Microsoft president

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Seattle today to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, a measure that… Read More

Aug 15, 2023, 7:27 AM

New legislation aims to expand Seattle’s EV charging infrastructure

Seattle could get a boost in electric vehicle charging if new legislation is approved Tuesday by the City Council. The… Read More

Aug 11, 2023, 8:18 AM

City report: Seattle faces stronger economic headwinds due to cooling tech sector, remote work

Seattle faces stronger economic headwinds compared to the rest of the country due in part to its reliance on the… Read More

Aug 10, 2023, 9:10 AM

Seattle considers expanding ‘JumpStart’ tax on Amazon and others to plug budget deficit

Seattle is thinking about taxing big business in a bigger way. The city this week released findings from a report… Read More

Aug 9, 2023, 8:29 AM

Seattle City Council approves nearly $1M grant to help reopen Cinerama theater

The Seattle City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to approve a nearly $1 million grant to SIFF to help the nonprofit… Read More

Aug 8, 2023, 3:53 PM

Seattle approves first-of-its-kind law that protects app-based workers from deactivation

Seattle lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that aims to provide more job security to app-based workers who deliver food, shop for… Read More

Aug 8, 2023, 11:20 AM

Washington state backs AI-driven cancer diagnostics and other startup projects

Seattle startup Phase Genomics will develop its platform to detect chromosomal aberrations in cancer with $2.5 million in new funding.… Read More

Aug 3, 2023, 8:21 AM

Phone scam targets Seattle-area residents with callers posing as law enforcement

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is warning residents of the Seattle area about a phone scam in which callers… Read More

Aug 2, 2023, 10:39 AM

Seattle startups move into growing science cluster in South Lake Union

A new science cluster is growing in Seattle. The two 15-story towers of Dexter Yard, with 528,000 square feet of… Read More

Aug 1, 2023, 5:32 PM

Test ride: GeekWire hops in BellHop, a free electric shuttle service in downtown Bellevue

BellHop is up and running in Bellevue, Wash. The free, on-demand electric shuttle service launched Tuesday to provide rides around… Read More

Jul 27, 2023, 9:42 AM

Seattle and King County councilmembers want to help reopen Cinerama theater with $2M in grants

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis and King County Councilmember Joe McDermott are proposing legislation to provide a financial boost to… Read More

Jul 26, 2023, 5:00 AM

Report: Vehicle trips to downtown Seattle aren’t increasing, despite some return-to-office mandates

Despite return-to-office mandates from some Seattle companies such as Amazon and Redfin, vehicle traffic to downtown has not increased through… Read More

Jul 25, 2023, 3:29 PM

Seattle approves law authorizing more automated speed cameras in bid to curb street racing

The Seattle City Council approved legislation Tuesday that paves the way for increased use of automated speed cameras in an… Read More

Jul 22, 2023, 7:00 AM

GM and Inrix work with City of Redmond to analyze road safety data from onboard systems

City officials in Redmond, Wash., believe participating in a project with General Motors and Kirkland-based Inrix will help them target… Read More

Jul 21, 2023, 7:49 AM

Microsoft, Amazon, other tech companies make commitment with White House for responsible AI

A group of seven tech companies made a series of voluntary commitments with the White House to develop AI responsibly… Read More

Jul 19, 2023, 2:05 PM

Zillow releases tool to make rental costs more transparent, as White House targets ‘junk fees’

Housing platforms including Zillow now display “junk fees” on rental listings to provide renters with a more accurate picture of… Read More

Jul 19, 2023, 9:13 AM

Bellevue teams with electric transportation startup Circuit for free shuttle service

Circuit, an on-demand electric shuttle service, is coming to Bellevue, Wash., to provide free rides to people looking to move… Read More

Jul 18, 2023, 1:41 PM

McKinsey report details how hybrid work is ‘here to stay’ and the ripple effects on real estate

A new report by consulting firm McKinsey & Co. highlights “substantial” challenges for cities and commercial real estate players due… Read More