Civic – Page 20 of 65

Apr 7, 2022, 7:00 AM

With remote work here to stay and more apartments occupied, can downtown Seattle reinvent itself?

Seattle’s downtown has changed a lot since its early days, with sawmills making way for skyscrapers. But one thing hasn’t… Read More

Apr 4, 2022, 11:21 AM

New bill establishes group to recommend policies for blockchain tech in Washington state

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation to establish a working group to evaluate blockchain technology in the state. The group… Read More

Apr 4, 2022, 8:21 AM

Small agencies in Washington state seek federal support to fortify against cyberattacks

Andrew Engelson is a freelancer for Crosscut, where this story first appeared. Cyberattacks, data breaches and ransomware incidents surged to… Read More

Mar 31, 2022, 10:36 PM

Why this Amazon union vote is significant — for the company and the tech industry

No matter the result of a potentially historic organized labor outcome at Amazon warehouses, this is a “significant” moment for… Read More

Mar 25, 2022, 10:44 PM

Washington state capital gains tax update: Attorney general seeks appeal to reinstate controversial law

Seeking to overturn a lower court ruling blocking Washington state’s new capital gains tax, the attorney general’s office on Friday… Read More

Mar 24, 2022, 10:44 AM

Seattle-area population declined by 20,000 people in 2021 as remote work took hold

New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show the population of King County, Wash., home to the tech hubs of… Read More

Mar 24, 2022, 9:24 AM

Award-winning Getty photographer turns lens on Seattle to illustrate problems gripping many cities

During a more than 30-year professional photojournalism career, John Moore has documented the struggles of people across 70 countries on… Read More

Mar 19, 2022, 8:50 AM

Univ. of Washington plans new biotech workforce center in Bothell with $750K in federal funding

The University of Washington Bothell has landed $750,000 in federal funding to support a new center to focus on educating… Read More

Mar 18, 2022, 7:56 AM

The future of downtown Seattle: Reasons for hope, concern — and opportunity to change for the better

By some statistical measures, Seattle’s downtown is back. Residents have returned in pre-pandemic numbers. Tourism, certainly at Pike Place Market,… Read More

Mar 11, 2022, 11:18 AM

Washington state lawmakers go big on EV battery charging, scale back near-term rebates

If you were counting on generous rebates from Washington state to help cover the cost of an electric vehicle purchase,… Read More

Mar 7, 2022, 3:31 PM

Wash. state Dept. of Commerce funds 4 new ‘innovation clusters’

Washington state’s Department of Commerce has awarded four $500,000 grants to public-private organizations building new “innovation” clusters in the state.… Read More

Mar 7, 2022, 1:27 PM

Lyft, Uber and unions back new Washington state legislation protecting drivers

Washington state lawmakers have approved first-of-its kind legislation that sets a minimum wage and other benefits for Lyft and Uber… Read More

Mar 7, 2022, 7:59 AM

‘Silenced No More’ bill targeting NDAs used by tech companies passes in Washington state

Landmark legislation that will drastically curtail tech companies’ ability to stop employees from talking about mistreatment is headed to the… Read More

Mar 1, 2022, 7:21 PM

Washington state’s new capital gains tax ruled unconstitutional by lower court

A new capital gains tax in Washington was ruled unconstitutional by a lower court judge on Tuesday, likely sending the… Read More

Feb 28, 2022, 8:19 AM

With help from Zillow, this nonprofit wants to change the game for high-risk renters

It’s no secret that there’s a housing crisis in the Seattle area. Bidding wars abound. Rents are up nearly 30%… Read More

Feb 18, 2022, 8:54 AM

Gig workers deliver message to Seattle City Hall about the need for a minimum wage

Delivery drivers for Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart and other companies left the Seattle City Council holding the bag this… Read More

Feb 17, 2022, 9:10 AM

Seattle companies, charities give $10M to fund effort to decrease homelessness in downtown

A group of Seattle corporations and philanthropies are giving more than $10 million to an effort that aims to decrease… Read More

Feb 17, 2022, 7:00 AM

Remote work may end soon. But will crime still keep tech employees out of downtown Seattle?

As the Omicron variant recedes, tech companies are eyeing a return to the office. But for those with offices in… Read More

Feb 16, 2022, 7:31 PM

Alternative trails, alerts and more: Washington state recreation app rolling out this spring

A new Washington state app for recreation opportunities and trails will debut this spring, the state’s tourism organization announced Wednesday.… Read More

Feb 10, 2022, 5:07 PM

Data linked to professional licenses may be affected by potential Washington state breach

The data of professionals licensed with Washington state may have been compromised, according to the agency that issues such licenses.… Read More

Feb 10, 2022, 9:00 AM

‘Things could get worse’: Amazon’s salary bump reignites housing concerns in Seattle region

The headline was like a punch in the gut to many dreaming of owning or renting a home in the… Read More

Feb 7, 2022, 7:53 AM

Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash form coalition in Washington state to ‘protect driver independence’

Five evenings a week, sometimes more, Carmen Figueroa gets into her car, signs into her GrubHub account and sets out… Read More

Jan 28, 2022, 8:00 AM

Like more than one candidate on a ballot? New initiative led by techies aims to allow multiple votes

When Seattle voters mark their ballots for primary elections now, they can select only one candidate for each race. But… Read More

Jan 24, 2022, 8:58 AM

Washington AG and others sue Google over location tracking

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson will file a lawsuit Monday against Google claiming that the tech giant uses “deceptive… Read More

Jan 24, 2022, 7:00 AM

How new rebates could spur widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Washington state

Washington state ranks fourth nationally in electric vehicle ownership, running close behind much more populous states like Texas, Florida and… Read More

Jan 22, 2022, 9:25 AM

Interview: Washington state CIO Bill Kehoe on infrastructure, cybersecurity and more

When William “Bill” Kehoe started his current job as Washington state chief information officer this past August, he entered a… Read More

Jan 21, 2022, 10:55 AM

Washington state launches site to order free COVID-19 test kits delivered by Amazon

The Washington State Department of Health today launched a site to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits. The state is… Read More

Jan 21, 2022, 10:47 AM

Job openings surge in Spokane as remote work attracts more techies to Eastern Washington

Smaller cities such as Boise and Spokane are seeing a surge in job postings and an influx of remote workers… Read More

Jan 17, 2022, 12:37 PM

Rep. Pramila Jayapal on vaccine equity, misinformation, preparing for the next pandemic

Rep. Pramila Jayapal knows public health. The 7th congressional district Democrat from Washington state once worked at Seattle global health… Read More

Jan 11, 2022, 11:46 AM

Washington state Dept. of Commerce commits $3M for ‘Innovation Cluster Accelerator’

Washington state’s Department of Commerce today announced an “Innovation Cluster Accelerator” that gives five organizations $550,000 to build an “innovation cluster”… Read More