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Apr 5, 2019, 10:16 AM

Lime customer enlists Washington AG to fight ‘deceptive’ LimePod car-sharing fee

In February, Charlie Rogers signed up for LimePod, the new car-sharing service in Seattle from the company famous for the… Read More

Apr 4, 2019, 10:45 AM

Amazon’s big Bellevue move: Politicians, business leaders and real estate experts weigh in

News that Amazon plans to move several thousand employees out of Seattle to nearby Bellevue, Wash., in the next five… Read More

Apr 3, 2019, 1:10 PM

Mayor Durkan says Amazon moving employees to Bellevue is ‘a good thing for Seattle’

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan seems unfazed by news that Amazon plans to shift thousands of jobs to Bellevue, Wash. GeekWire… Read More

Apr 3, 2019, 10:31 AM

Exclusive: Amazon moving thousands of employees out of Seattle, relocating key division to nearby city

Amazon plans to relocate its entire Seattle-based worldwide operations team to Bellevue, Wash., by 2023, adding thousands of employees to… Read More

Apr 1, 2019, 9:00 PM

‘Huge awakening’ in data privacy drives big growth for Seattle startup Integris

Back in 2016, a Seattle startup called Integris came out of stealth mode with a modest $3 million in funding… Read More

Apr 1, 2019, 4:40 PM

Howard Schultz sued over unsolicited text messages to voters as he mulls presidential bid

A Florida woman is suing former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in federal court in Seattle, claiming that his team sent… Read More

Apr 1, 2019, 9:07 AM

Should gender diversity on corporate boards be legally required? Women VCs, tech execs weigh in

Underrepresentation of women in leadership is often cited as a driving factor behind the broader tech industry’s gender balance issues.… Read More

Mar 29, 2019, 3:31 PM

Rep. DelBene of Washington takes another swing at federal privacy protections

This week, Rep. Suzan DelBene, a Democrat from Washington state, reintroduced a bill that would enact federal data privacy protections… Read More

Mar 29, 2019, 3:15 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Black Girls Code workshops, Pluto’s planetary debate, FFA’s Champion Awards, and more

— Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching girls of color ages 7-17 about computer programming and technology, is… Read More

Mar 27, 2019, 10:24 AM

Why Microsoft is backing a major tax hike on itself … and Amazon

Microsoft is making an extraordinary habit of inviting regulation of itself, at least when the software giant has a say… Read More

Mar 26, 2019, 1:27 PM

Beyond cow farts: Bill Gates picks 5 innovations to reduce carbon emissions from agriculture

Bill Gates is “done with cow farts.” So the Microsoft co-founder proclaimed in the opening line of a new blog… Read More

Mar 26, 2019, 10:41 AM

Privacy becomes a selling point for tech, with Apple and Microsoft leading the way

As Apple unveiled its new Apple Card at a big media event Monday, the company touted what it sees as… Read More

Mar 25, 2019, 11:06 AM

Microsoft’s Brad Smith calls for action after New Zealand attacks: ‘Words alone are not enough’

Microsoft President Brad Smith is calling for action from his tech industry peers in the wake of a massacre at… Read More

Mar 25, 2019, 9:48 AM

Uber and Lyft push for congestion pricing as Seattle considers tax on ride-hailing companies

Uber and Lyft are resisting a tax on their services under consideration in the Seattle mayor’s office, claiming the cost… Read More

Mar 23, 2019, 8:00 AM

Interview: Seattle’s new tech chief Saad Bashir on 5G, privacy and embracing the tech industry

As Seattle’s new chief technology officer, Saad Bashir hopes to make broadband more accessible, champion 5G, and help the city’s… Read More

Mar 22, 2019, 10:43 AM

ACLU and Washington state lawmaker clash over data privacy bill backed by Microsoft

Washington is poised to become the second state in the nation to enact data privacy regulations, following the lead of… Read More

Mar 21, 2019, 10:24 AM

Jamie Dimon says NY antagonists of Amazon HQ2 ‘made a mistake’ as AOC defends her position

Two high-profile New Yorkers offered clashing perspectives this week on Amazon’s decision to pull out of a planned 25,000-person office… Read More

Mar 21, 2019, 9:20 AM

Seattle startup Boundless raises $7.8M to become ‘the one-stop shop’ for legal immigration

In the two years since it launched, Boundless has become the top destination for immigrants applying for marriage-based green cards… Read More

Mar 20, 2019, 9:02 AM

US immigration policy has employers eyeing Canada for job growth

As the United States cracks down on employment-based immigration programs, Canada has been aggressively marketing itself as a friendly alternative… Read More

Mar 19, 2019, 5:38 PM

Are you getting a fair trade for your data? Demystifying online privacy with Marketplace Tech’s Molly Wood

After a year of privacy scandals, consumers are beginning to realize that the volume of data tech companies collect on… Read More

Mar 19, 2019, 9:07 AM

Inslee talks Big Tech, Boeing and Trump on ‘The Daily Show,’ calls for ‘someone who believes in science and gravity in the White House’

Not long ago, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s bid for the presidency would’ve seemed like even more of a longshot than… Read More

Mar 18, 2019, 10:06 AM

Lime customer enlists Washington AG to fight ‘deceptive’ LimePod car-sharing fee

Amazon’s big Bellevue move: Politicians, business leaders and real estate experts weigh in

Mayor Durkan says Amazon moving employees to Bellevue is ‘a good thing for Seattle’

Exclusive: Amazon moving thousands of employees out of Seattle, relocating key division to nearby city

‘Huge awakening’ in data privacy drives big growth for Seattle startup Integris

Howard Schultz sued over unsolicited text messages to voters as he mulls presidential bid

Should gender diversity on corporate boards be legally required? Women VCs, tech execs weigh in

Rep. DelBene of Washington takes another swing at federal privacy protections

Why Microsoft is backing a major tax hike on itself … and Amazon

Beyond cow farts: Bill Gates picks 5 innovations to reduce carbon emissions from agriculture

Privacy becomes a selling point for tech, with Apple and Microsoft leading the way

Microsoft’s Brad Smith calls for action after New Zealand attacks: ‘Words alone are not enough’

Uber and Lyft push for congestion pricing as Seattle considers tax on ride-hailing companies

Interview: Seattle’s new tech chief Saad Bashir on 5G, privacy and embracing the tech industry

ACLU and Washington state lawmaker clash over data privacy bill backed by Microsoft

Jamie Dimon says NY antagonists of Amazon HQ2 ‘made a mistake’ as AOC defends her position

Seattle startup Boundless raises $7.8M to become ‘the one-stop shop’ for legal immigration

US immigration policy has employers eyeing Canada for job growth

Are you getting a fair trade for your data? Demystifying online privacy with Marketplace Tech’s Molly Wood

Inslee talks Big Tech, Boeing and Trump on ‘The Daily Show,’ calls for ‘someone who believes in science and gravity in the White House’

Elizabeth Warren calls out Amazon for promoting in-house brands on rivals’ product pages

Howard Schultz hires former Instagram analytics chief, looks to build tech team in advance of possible White House bid

The troubling state of consumer privacy: We’ve entered a ‘trust apocalypse’ era — now what?

Seattle Police Foundation raises money from tech industry for equipment, training, civic programs

As more Pacific Northwest cities embrace scooter-sharing, Seattle keeps foot on the brake

Amazon’s D.C. lobbying budget is bigger and broader than ever before

Rep. Pramila Jayapal grills T-Mobile CEO John Legere on Trump hotel stays

Bernie Sanders calls out Amazon as 2020 hopefuls amp up pressure on Big Tech

Startup investors sound off on Sen. Warren’s plan to break up and regulate tech giants