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Jan 20, 2021, 12:08 PM

WTIA launches market accelerator program for Canadian AR and VR startups breaking into U.S.

The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced Wednesday that it is launching a Canadian XR Startup Market Accelerator program to help… Read More

Jan 20, 2021, 11:34 AM

Amazon sends letter to President Biden, says it is ‘ready to assist’ with U.S. vaccination efforts

Editor’s note: Story updated with Amazon’s response to questions about the timing of its letter. Amazon says it is ready… Read More

Jan 20, 2021, 10:47 AM

President Biden addresses misinformation, climate crisis in inauguration speech

“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.” President… Read More

Jan 19, 2021, 8:43 AM

Here’s what tech policy leaders are watching, and expecting, as Biden takes office

When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take the oath of office on Wednesday, the new president and vice president will… Read More

Dec 30, 2020, 8:53 AM

Uber raising trip prices 24% in new year in response to Seattle’s new minimum wage law for drivers

The cost of an Uber trip in Seattle will jump about 24% starting Friday as the ride-hailing company is raising… Read More

Dec 28, 2020, 8:19 AM

Q&A: Rep. DelBene on data privacy, rural broadband and the Biden administration’s tech agenda

When President-elect Joe Biden and the incoming Congress take the helm this January, they will face several unresolved tech policy… Read More

Dec 14, 2020, 10:34 AM

Balancing act: What Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s short tenure says about running a tech hub

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan sought to build a bridge between the tech industry and its harshest critics in the divided… Read More

Dec 8, 2020, 11:16 AM

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce sues city over ‘illegal’ payroll tax on big businesses

Fighting back against what it calls a “headwind to Seattle’s economic recovery,” the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit… Read More

Dec 3, 2020, 10:16 AM

Bill Gates calls for creation of National Institutes of Energy Innovation to better address climate change

In the midst of one global disaster, Bill Gates is thinking about how to prevent the next. And while the… Read More

Dec 2, 2020, 10:29 AM

Amazon’s safety claims fail to convince critics in government amid holiday shopping rush

Amazon has consistently defended its safety record following exposés by the Center for Investigative Reporting over the past year documenting… Read More

Nov 16, 2020, 9:00 AM

How technology is trying to address bias in policing — and why experts say it won’t be enough

For the past few months, Axon has been reviewing its products and internal policies with an eye toward racial equity,… Read More

Nov 9, 2020, 10:52 AM

Broadband, automation, privacy top tech industry’s priorities for Biden — after controlling pandemic

First, get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, and strive to bring the country together with a new sense of national… Read More

Oct 28, 2020, 12:11 PM

Cantwell report warns that Google and Facebook are killing local journalism as CEOs testify at Senate

The technology industry is pushing local journalism over the edge, according to a new report from the office of Sen.… Read More

Oct 13, 2020, 2:00 PM

Longterm vision for Seattle-Portland-Vancouver mega-region will require a ‘consensus on growth’

Traffic as congested as Los Angeles? Housing as unaffordable as the Bay Area or New York? Climate emissions falling well… Read More

Oct 13, 2020, 5:05 AM

Twitter to pay $100k to Washington state in settlement over political ad disclosure violations

Twitter agreed to pay $100,000 to settle charges that it violated Washington state campaign finance laws that required the company… Read More

Oct 8, 2020, 12:10 PM

Seattle mayor signs minimum wage law for Uber and Lyft drivers in first-ever virtual bill signing

Seattle officially established a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Thursday as Mayor Jenny Durkan signed the… Read More

Sep 29, 2020, 4:08 PM

Seattle adopts minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers

Seattle became the second big city in the nation to establish a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers… Read More

Sep 28, 2020, 10:46 AM

Debate over Uber and Lyft driver pay comes to a head as Seattle prepares to set minimum wage

Seattle officials are slated to vote on a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Tuesday that will… Read More

Sep 23, 2020, 10:39 AM

Airbnb launches ‘City Portal’ in Seattle and beyond to help cities gain insight into listings, enforce laws

Airbnb is finally answering the call from cities, including Seattle, that want an easier way to interact with the hospitality… Read More

Sep 21, 2020, 12:43 PM

Microsoft and Cascadia group unveil proposal to build economic hubs between big Pacific NW cities

The Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference has made headlines over the past few years for its ambitious goal to connect Portland… Read More

Sep 17, 2020, 11:36 AM

Amazon defends partnerships with oil industry as Washington governor seeks to rein it in

Amazon’s sustainability chief defended the company’s partnerships with fossil fuel companies Thursday during an Axios virtual event with Washington Gov.… Read More

Sep 11, 2020, 8:58 AM

The future of tech hubs: Why some experts are optimistic, despite pandemic and looming taxes

Downtown Seattle and San Francisco have taken on the eerie quality of ghost towns as office buildings stand empty and… Read More

Sep 10, 2020, 1:27 PM

Microsoft details online attacks from Russia, China and Iran against U.S. presidential campaigns

Microsoft says hackers in Russia, China and Iran are escalating their efforts to disrupt the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with… Read More

Sep 4, 2020, 9:30 AM

Amazon has avoided unions for 25 years — here’s why labor leaders think that could soon change

Amazon landed in hot water this week when job posts revealed apparent details about the company’s strategies for identifying potential… Read More

Aug 14, 2020, 5:07 PM

Seattle business leaders ask city to reconsider tax after Amazon polls employees about relocation

The Downtown Seattle Association is asking the Seattle City Council to reconsider a new payroll tax following a news report… Read More

Aug 14, 2020, 8:25 AM

Uber and Lyft push back on Seattle mayor’s plan to pay drivers more money

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a new proposal to increase pay for Uber and Lyft drivers and cover expenses such… Read More

Aug 6, 2020, 6:42 PM

Trump issues executive order banning transactions with TikTok parent ByteDance in 45 days

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday blocking all transactions with ByteDance, the China-based company that owns TikTok, in… Read More

Aug 5, 2020, 1:37 PM

Lime adds more JUMP bikes in Seattle but says long-term viability hinges on city allowing scooters

Lime will double the number of bikes available to rent in Seattle, but says the long-term viability of the service… Read More

Aug 5, 2020, 9:46 AM

White House partners with Amazon, Microsoft and others on quantum science education initiative

The White House is enlisting major tech companies and research institutions to teach K-12 students quantum information sciences, the new… Read More

Aug 3, 2020, 12:27 PM

New York and California are reportedly joining FTC antitrust probe of Amazon

New York and California’s attorneys general are joining forces with the Federal Trade Commission in its antitrust investigation of Amazon,… Read More