Civic – Page 15 of 65

Apr 4, 2023, 9:00 AM

New ad campaign takes ‘Uncommon’ approach to attracting new businesses to Seattle region

The Seattle region’s impressive mix of doers and builders is the focus of a new ad campaign from Greater Seattle… Read More

Apr 3, 2023, 1:44 PM

Washington state AG joins antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s ad business

Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson has joined an antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s advertising business. The lawsuit, filed in January… Read More

Apr 3, 2023, 12:48 PM

The inspiration behind a new diversity program for biotech in Seattle

When Eric Nealy returned from a workshop with other Black scientists, his perspective changed. The experience gave him a new… Read More

Mar 30, 2023, 3:55 PM

Census data shows Seattle-area population rose again last year after pandemic dip

After an outflow of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, new population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show… Read More

Mar 30, 2023, 3:27 PM

FAQ: Understanding who will pay Washington’s new capital gains tax and potential exemptions

The legality of a capital gains tax was upheld by the Washington state Supreme Court last week, drawing questions about… Read More

Mar 30, 2023, 9:24 AM

Matt McIlwain: 7 reasons why the capital gains tax is bad for Washington state

Editor’s note: We asked two Seattle venture capitalists — Civic Ventures’ Nick Hanauer and Madrona’s Matt McIlwain — to defend their… Read More

Mar 30, 2023, 9:24 AM

Nick Hanauer: 7 reasons why the capital gains tax is good for Washington state

Editor’s note: We asked two Seattle venture capitalists — Civic Ventures’ Nick Hanauer and Madrona’s Matt McIlwain — to defend their… Read More

Mar 28, 2023, 4:19 PM

Seattle becomes first U.S. city to permanently require sick leave for delivery and app-based workers

The Seattle City Council today unanimously approved rules providing paid sick leave for food-delivery and other on-demand, app-based gig economy… Read More

Mar 28, 2023, 7:12 AM

Will the new capital gains tax cause businesses to leave Washington state?

Now that Washington state’s new capital gains tax has the legal green light, many business leaders are sounding the alarm.… Read More

Mar 24, 2023, 5:06 PM

Seattle picks 31 sites for new EV charging stations

New electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are coming to Seattle. Seattle City Light has picked 31 new sites after input… Read More

Mar 24, 2023, 12:17 PM

Seattle startup founders, investors react to new state capital gains tax that targets stocks

Seattle tech leaders shared both praise and concern over a highly anticipated ruling from the Washington state Supreme Court on… Read More

Mar 24, 2023, 8:12 AM

Capital gains tax ruled constitutional by Washington state Supreme Court

The Washington state Supreme Court ruled that a statewide tax on capital gains is lawful, allowing the legislation to move… Read More

Mar 22, 2023, 8:02 AM

Seattle business leaders want city to suspend JumpStart and B&O tax to revive downtown

In a letter sent earlier this month to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and his executive leadership team, three organizations invested… Read More

Mar 17, 2023, 7:25 AM

As tech companies bring workers back to downtown Seattle, Zillow holds firm on ‘Cloud HQ’

Amazon, Starbucks and other large companies are mandating that workers return to the office with the hope that in-person interactions… Read More

Mar 16, 2023, 10:29 AM

Seattle commute survey reveals big shift in when and how workers are traveling into city

Remote and hybrid work has altered our understanding of where and how we do our jobs — as well as… Read More

Mar 15, 2023, 7:56 AM

Seattle leaders make plea for workers to return downtown and help address ‘remote work affliction’

More than 1,200 business and civic leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon for the Downtown Seattle Association’s annual “State of Downtown” event. … Read More

Mar 14, 2023, 6:39 PM

How SVB’s collapse could impact housing markets, according to a Zillow economist

Silicon Valley Bank’s swift downward spiral could ease mortgage rates and push property prices downward in tech-heavy metros including San… Read More

Mar 14, 2023, 9:52 AM

U.S. proposes first-ever federal regulations on hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The U.S. government on Tuesday proposed rules that would for the first time regulate the presence of “forever chemicals” in… Read More

Mar 9, 2023, 7:04 AM

Seattle-area transit agency partners with tech company Via for first- and last-mile rides

King County Metro, the transportation agency serving Seattle and surrounding communities, this week launched a new app-based on-demand ride service… Read More

Mar 1, 2023, 8:40 AM

New bill wants FCC to collect data on IoT devices to assess spectrum needs

Congress needs better data on Americans’ use of smart devices, says Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), so it can plan for… Read More

Feb 24, 2023, 8:47 AM

Seattle mayor encourages companies to hire people of color at inaugural Black Tech Night

Tech companies can benefit from hiring Black employees because of the grit they bring, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said at… Read More

Feb 22, 2023, 9:03 AM

Downtown dreams: Leaders share 10 ideas to make Seattle’s core more vibrant

In his “State of the City” address on Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said the word “downtown” more than 30… Read More

Feb 21, 2023, 4:22 PM

‘Profound and historic’: Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

Seattle lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to ban caste discrimination in a move that could impact tech workers and companies.… Read More

Feb 21, 2023, 2:15 PM

Seattle mayor praises Amazon’s back-to-office policy in ‘State of the City’ address

Speaking from Seattle Center on Tuesday in his annual “State of the City” address, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflected on… Read More

Feb 20, 2023, 8:35 AM

Washington state lawmakers seek to further curb drug prices as biotech leaders raise alarm

Lawmakers in Washington state are considering legislation that would give a governor-appointed board extra authority to curtail the price of… Read More

Feb 18, 2023, 8:30 AM

Amazon’s new back-to-office policy is welcome news to small businesses around Seattle HQ

Inside a dog daycare business in Seattle’s South Lake Union on Friday, a handful of pups were scurrying around and… Read More

Feb 16, 2023, 5:43 PM

Washington state chips in $250K for First Mode’s zero-emission proving grounds

First Mode, the clean-energy company that was recently transformed from a Seattle startup into an Anglo American subsidiary, is getting… Read More

Feb 16, 2023, 1:43 PM

Seattle Police union objected to use of body-cam analysis tech and alleges officers were ‘spied on’

The Seattle Police Department discontinued its use of an artificial intelligence platform designed to analyze body-cam footage because of pushback… Read More

Feb 16, 2023, 12:05 PM

What to do with dead batteries? Washington lawmakers consider plan to energize recycling

Batteries power all kinds of consumer goods, and their use is rapidly expanding. Seattle plans to ban gas-powered leaf blowers… Read More

Feb 14, 2023, 8:00 AM

Seattle-area police use adhesive GPS trackers to catch fleeing suspects, prevent high-speed chases

The Redmond Police Department implemented new GPS technology last month that has helped result in three arrests. The technology, called… Read More