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May 6, 2019, 7:05 AM

Drivent exits stealth mode with suite of products to encourage self-driving car adoption

Eric Wengreen and Wes Schwie are engineers and entrepreneurs who were searching for an opportunity to build something meaningful after… Read More

May 4, 2019, 10:43 AM

In Seattle visit, presidential hopeful Andrew Yang calls on Amazon to admit job loss from automation

Updated below with Amazon response. U.S. presidential candidate Andrew Yang, a startup entrepreneur from New York known for his data-driven… Read More

May 2, 2019, 9:49 AM

Tech entrepreneur and presidential candidate Andrew Yang is holding rally in Seattle Friday

Andrew Yang is visiting Seattle Friday as part of a 15-state tour promoting his bid for the presidency in 2020.… Read More

Apr 30, 2019, 2:42 PM

Washington state greenlights delivery robots on sidewalks

Autonomous delivery robots will soon be allowed on Washington state’s sidewalks. On Tuesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill… Read More

Apr 30, 2019, 12:55 PM

Washington state embraces new fees on electric vehicles in pursuit of greener transportation

Lawmakers in Washington state want to encourage adoption of electric vehicles and construction of the infrastructure necessary to support them.… Read More

Apr 30, 2019, 8:13 AM

Amazon is doubling its Denver workforce, continuing to grow in HQ2 runner-up cities

Amazon plans hire 400 tech workers in Denver, Colo., more than doubling the tech giant’s presence in the region. The… Read More

Apr 29, 2019, 11:42 AM

Amazon starts hiring for HQ2, plans to grow to 400 in Northern Virginia by end of year

Amazon HQ2 is accepting applications. The Seattle tech company posted five job listings over the weekend for its new Arlington,… Read More

Apr 29, 2019, 10:42 AM

Tax hike on Amazon and Microsoft to fund higher ed in Washington state passes legislature

Update May 21: Gov. Jay Inslee signed the education bill into law. I just had the honor of signing HB… Read More

Apr 26, 2019, 3:34 PM

As Amazon moves major team out of Seattle, mayor of neighboring city celebrates ‘Bellevue Prime’

Amazon is often criticized for its massive ambitions — which can sometimes seem imperialistic in scale. But the mayor of… Read More

Apr 26, 2019, 3:17 PM

When internet access is life or death: Officials visit Seattle hospital on net neutrality campaign

Peter Nelsen wants to get back to fishing. So he told some surprise visitors who stopped by his room at… Read More

Apr 26, 2019, 7:46 AM

What’s happening to America’s middle class: The numbers behind one of the country’s key trends

What is happening to America’s middle class? People from across the political spectrum use a lot of different words to… Read More

Apr 25, 2019, 3:30 AM

Amal and George Clooney partner with Microsoft on app to improve criminal justice oversight worldwide

Courtrooms around the world can be dangerous places for marginalized communities, journalists, and human rights advocates. Often justice systems are… Read More

Apr 24, 2019, 2:48 PM

Washington passes ‘strongest clean energy policy’ in nation with carbon neutrality mandate by 2030

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants his state to become the green standard in the fight against climate change, and he… Read More

Apr 24, 2019, 9:00 AM

Tech companies are doubling down on family leave to improve recruiting and diversity

Competition for talent in the tech industry is cut-throat, leading many companies to cook up generous benefits packages to gain… Read More

Apr 23, 2019, 3:07 PM

Amazon claps back at Elizabeth Warren over claims of anti-competitive behavior

In a rare public rebuke, Amazon responded to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the presidential hopeful with Big Tech in her crosshairs.… Read More

Apr 22, 2019, 10:09 AM

Tech leaders sound off on Washington state’s new non-compete restrictions

Washington state’s legislature passed a bill imposing new restrictions on non-compete agreements late last week, which employers use to restrict… Read More

Apr 19, 2019, 2:46 PM

Washington state legislators pass law restricting non-compete agreements

Update May 8: Gov. Inslee signed the non-compete bill into law, raising the bar employers will need to meet to enforce… Read More

Apr 19, 2019, 12:43 PM

Washington state’s data privacy bill, supported by Microsoft, dies as key players fail to reach compromise

Efforts to enact new data privacy regulations in Washington state failed this week as legislators and tech titans Amazon and… Read More

Apr 17, 2019, 12:29 PM

Where Microsoft draws the line on selling facial recognition tech to government agencies

Microsoft is being selective about the government agencies that can buy the company’s facial recognition software. Speaking at a conference… Read More

Apr 16, 2019, 3:24 PM

Oregon and Washington launch new clean energy initiatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence

Pacific Northwest leaders want their region’s green reputation to extend beyond the sprawling evergreen forests. On Tuesday, officials in Oregon… Read More

Apr 16, 2019, 2:32 PM

T-Mobile-Sprint merger faces uncertain future amid reported resistance from DOJ

T-Mobile’s proposed $26 billion merger with Sprint is facing a roadblock from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a… Read More

Apr 16, 2019, 9:50 AM

Amazon gives $200K to Seattle Chamber political action committee ahead of City Council elections

Amazon donated $200,000 to the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee in March ahead of a significant City… Read More

Apr 15, 2019, 9:02 PM

Microsoft’s ambitious new environmental goals include shifting data centers to 70% renewable energy by 2023

Microsoft is amping up efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and be a global leader in the fight against climate… Read More

Apr 15, 2019, 10:47 AM

Bellevue accelerates self-driving transit plans as Amazon moves major team from Seattle

For more than a year, transportation wonks and city officials have been working to turn Bellevue, Wash., into a smart… Read More

Apr 12, 2019, 3:13 PM

ACLU slams Washington lawmakers for ‘closed-door’ privacy bill negotiations with Big Tech

Consumer and civil rights advocates are up in arms over the status of a data privacy bill in Washington state.… Read More

Apr 11, 2019, 8:08 PM

In IPO filing, Uber calls out Seattle and warns ‘regulatory risks’ in big cities could impact business

In addition to unveiling key business metrics, Uber’s long-anticipated IPO prospectus contains a word of warning to investors in regard… Read More

Apr 11, 2019, 10:44 AM

Amazon shareholders seek moratorium on facial recognition sales to government, climate change action and other political goals

Employee and shareholder activism is catching like wildfire in the tech industry, where fierce competition for talent makes workers especially… Read More

Apr 11, 2019, 7:53 AM