Civic – Page 59 of 65

Nov 28, 2017, 1:45 PM

Washington files first state suit against Uber over massive data breach, seeking millions in penalties

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing Uber in King County Superior Court for failing to report a massive… Read More

Nov 28, 2017, 8:27 AM

Seattle startup Downticket helps voters follow elections and support candidates with an app

A new Seattle startup wants to make civic engagement more mobile-friendly. Downticket is an app that provides guides to select… Read More

Nov 27, 2017, 10:37 AM

Despite Google ties, Sidewalk Labs CEO says there’s no intent to sell data from Toronto smart city project

When Sidewalk Labs announced plans to create a high-tech innovation district in Toronto, some privacy advocates heard alarm bells go off.… Read More

Nov 24, 2017, 9:00 AM

A tale of two Amazons: Why Seattle’s boogeyman has the opposite reputation outside its hometown

Seattle is experiencing some serious growing pains, and many longtime residents blame Amazon for forcing their town to grow up… Read More

Nov 22, 2017, 3:06 PM

Judge blocks Seattle’s new income tax on the rich

Seattle’s new income tax on high earners hit its first legal roadblock Wednesday when King County Superior Court Judge John… Read More

Nov 22, 2017, 9:57 AM

Washington governor is ‘bullish’ on Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail thanks to a Microsoft-backed study

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is optimistic about creating a high-speed train to connect Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle, based on early… Read More

Nov 21, 2017, 10:50 AM

Chariot wants to launch public mini-bus commuting service in Seattle early next year, with 100K riders and electrification by 2019

Chariot hopes to roll out its public commuting service in Seattle during the first quarter of 2018, according to CEO… Read More

Nov 21, 2017, 9:18 AM

FCC moves forward with plan to roll back net neutrality

News Brief: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has scheduled a Dec. 14 vote on his plan to roll back… Read More

Nov 20, 2017, 9:45 AM

Cities across the U.S. compete for GeekWire HQ2: Check out pics and highlights from the proposals

Well, color us flattered. We were overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of submissions from cities all over the country,… Read More

Nov 16, 2017, 9:00 AM

Vancouver, B.C. cracks down on Airbnb with tough new short-term rental regulations

Vancouver, B.C. has passed a set of stringent regulations in an attempt to curb the proliferation of Airbnbs and free… Read More

Nov 15, 2017, 3:05 PM

Last call for GeekWire HQ2 submissions! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity for your city

In less time than it takes to have an Amazon Prime package delivered, the deadline for GeekWire HQ2 submissions will… Read More

Nov 15, 2017, 1:05 PM

Seattle mayor’s advice for the city that lands Amazon HQ2

Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess believes being home to Amazon HQ1 has been “a huge benefit to the community” but has… Read More

Nov 15, 2017, 8:54 AM

Senate abandons plan to tax stock options at vesting after backlash from the tech industry

The tech industry is breathing a sigh of relief this morning because the U.S. Senate has ditched its plan to… Read More

Nov 14, 2017, 3:18 PM

Wall Street Journal analysis picks 3 likely front-runners for Amazon HQ2

Dallas, Boston, and Washington D.C. have the best chances of landing Amazon’s second corporate headquarters, according to a new analysis… Read More

Nov 14, 2017, 1:13 PM

Seattle head tax on top businesses fails narrowly but several lawmakers want to revive it next year

A proposal that would have taxed Seattle businesses earning more than $10 million in gross annual receipts was narrowly voted down… Read More

Nov 14, 2017, 10:46 AM

The startup community is seriously sweating a stock option provision of the Senate tax bill

Update: The Senate removed the provision that would have taxed stock options at vesting, rather than exercising, in a revised version… Read More

Nov 13, 2017, 9:26 PM

Seattle lawmakers approve new Airbnb tax, charging short-term rental hosts $8-$14/night

The Seattle City Council approved a new tax on short-term rentals Monday, taking the first step toward regulating hosts who… Read More

Nov 13, 2017, 4:46 PM

Bill Gates linked to $80M property deal to build a smart city in Arizona

Bill Gates is apparently joining the ranks of technologists who want to build a better city. One of his investment… Read More

Nov 13, 2017, 10:33 AM

NY startup Intersection wants to retrofit Seattle bus stops with WiFi kiosks that serve up ads

Seattle bus stops could get a high-tech makeover if New York-based Intersection gets its way. The company, which has rolled… Read More

Nov 11, 2017, 9:12 AM

Deadline 2020: Regulators need to catch up to social media propaganda by the next big election

Social media’s greatest strength and weakness is the egalitarianism that defines it. Facebook and Twitter have given a voice to… Read More

Nov 10, 2017, 8:40 AM

Steve Bannon calls ‘Amazon Washington Post’ a partisan mouthpiece amid Roy Moore allegations

Steve Bannon accused the Washington Post — and its owner, Jeff Bezos — of intentionally targeting conservative politicians, hours after the… Read More

Nov 8, 2017, 5:31 PM

It’s official: Jenny Durkan will be Seattle’s next mayor as Cary Moon concedes election

Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan will become Seattle’s next mayor, leading the booming city as it grapples with the challenges… Read More

Nov 8, 2017, 4:10 PM

Seattle leader wants to double head tax because it’s still a fraction of Amazon’s $5B HQ2 plans

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant thinks that if Amazon plans to build a $5 billion second corporate headquarters, it can… Read More

Nov 7, 2017, 8:44 PM

Jenny Durkan leads in early Seattle mayor election results but Cary Moon says it’s not over yet

Jenny Durkan established a comfortable lead over her opponent, Cary Moon in early election results released Tuesday evening. Final election… Read More

Nov 7, 2017, 5:37 PM

Exclusive: Bots spread propaganda to influence high-stakes Washington state race, researchers say

Update: Manka Dhingra was ahead with 55 percent of the vote in early election results released Tuesday at 8 p.m. Bots… Read More

Nov 7, 2017, 10:05 AM

Seattle region has a snappy new idea to get the selfie generation to the ballot box

King County Elections designed and purchased Snapchat filters for ballot boxes around the Seattle area, anticipating the existential question of… Read More

Nov 6, 2017, 10:34 AM

The procrastinator’s last-minute guide to the Seattle mayoral race

King County ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday which means procrastinators across the region are scrambling to make a… Read More

Nov 6, 2017, 8:39 AM

Watch John Oliver roast Amazon, Jeff Bezos and local governments over HQ2 incentives

It was only a matter of time before Amazon’s controversial search for a second North American headquarters made its way… Read More

Nov 4, 2017, 9:00 AM

Political skills in high-demand at tech companies in Seattle, New York, and San Francisco

Political skills are becoming a hot commodity on the tech talent market. That’s according to LinkedIn’s monthly workforce report for… Read More

Nov 2, 2017, 7:00 PM

New water taxi pilot project will connect cities across Seattle’s Lake Washington, funded by developer seeking to land big tech tenant

Real estate company Seco Development plans to fund a water taxi pilot project to ferry passengers across Lake Washington, between… Read More