Civic – Page 6 of 65

May 2, 2025, 9:04 AM

‘Just got our first tariff bill’: Seattle-area hardware startup Wyze reveals trade policy impact

Wyze Labs, a Kirkland, Wash.-based maker of popular smart home devices, went viral this week after posting about the impact… Read More

Apr 29, 2025, 12:49 PM

Survey: Seattle residents increasingly concerned about cost of living — but less likely to leave

Seattle voters are feeling a distinct disconnect: deeply worried about the national economy and the potential for a recession triggered… Read More

Apr 28, 2025, 2:46 PM

Is Washington still the best place to do business? New taxes spark concern and fear from tech leaders

Washington state lawmakers passed a series of tax increases on businesses as part of an effort to plug a massive… Read More

Apr 28, 2025, 10:41 AM

‘Tesla tax’ on EV credits quickly passed by Washington lawmakers with limited public input

Voting along party lines as the legislative session neared its end, Washington state lawmakers approved a controversial bill over the… Read More

Apr 25, 2025, 10:42 AM

Controversial ‘Tesla tax’ bill targeting EV credits is zooming through Washington Legislature

A late-breaking bill to create a new tax that would impact Tesla is speeding its way through the Washington state… Read More

Apr 25, 2025, 9:15 AM

‘A real blow’: Washington state sales tax on tech and digital services rattles industry

Follow-up: Is Washington still the best place to do business? New taxes spark concern and fear from tech leaders A… Read More

Apr 22, 2025, 7:00 AM

Proposed law to tax short-term rentals in Washington fails to advance after Airbnb pushback

A proposed tax on short-term rentals in Washington state that drew opposition from Airbnb did not move forward in the… Read More

Apr 10, 2025, 4:19 PM

Washington’s tabletop game industry braces for impact from new tariffs

In the face of new tariffs, many of Washington state’s tabletop, board, and card game developers have sounded alarms over… Read More

Apr 7, 2025, 8:36 AM

‘We were built for this’: Trump’s tariff moves drive tailwinds for Seattle startup FlavorCloud

President Trump’s recent tariff announcements have roiled global markets and left companies scrambling to adapt, including online retailers that ship… Read More

Apr 3, 2025, 2:22 PM

‘It’s price fixing’: Washington leaders target rent algorithm companies with lawsuit, legislation

As Washington state faces a persistent shortage of affordable housing, Attorney General Nick Brown and state lawmakers are targeting tech… Read More

Apr 3, 2025, 10:39 AM

Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders

Critics of a proposed statewide payroll tax in Washington — including CEOs, startup founders, and venture capitalists — warn it could drive… Read More

Mar 19, 2025, 1:49 PM

Proposed law to rein in Uber and Lyft surge pricing stalls in Washington state

Washington state lawmakers have abandoned an attempt to limit the cost of ride-hailing fares during large public events. Senate Bill… Read More

Mar 19, 2025, 6:00 AM

‘Game changer’ partnership with Seattle Center could help struggling Pacific Science Center thrive

The city-owned Seattle Center and the Pacific Science Center have formed a first-of-its-kind partnership that will help support the nonprofit… Read More

Mar 17, 2025, 4:18 PM

Sen. Cantwell pushes for ‘technology NATO’ as one way to counter China rather than tariffs

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) said the Trump administration’s tariff policies will be especially harmful to Washington state and that innovation… Read More

Mar 12, 2025, 6:29 PM

Social media companies required to better protect teen users under bill passed by Washington Senate

The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to protect kids from the potentially harmful impacts of… Read More

Mar 8, 2025, 7:45 AM

Researchers, politicians rally for science in Seattle as part of national protest against Trump cuts

Physician-scientist Chetan Seshadri wasn’t planning to speak at Stand Up for Science in Seattle, one of more than 30 rallies… Read More

Mar 5, 2025, 2:31 PM

How will the new China tariffs impact Amazon’s e-commerce business?

Amazon and its wide network of third-party retail partners could be disrupted by President Trump’s additional tariffs on goods from… Read More

Mar 3, 2025, 7:50 AM

Washington lawmakers pursue rules aiming to protect kids from social media’s potential harm

Washington state lawmakers are moving ahead on legislation that aims to protect kids from the addictive impacts of social media… Read More

Feb 27, 2025, 6:06 PM

Amazon commits $100M to Bellevue to ‘accelerate’ production of affordable housing

Amazon announced that it is giving $100 million to support affordable housing efforts in Bellevue, Wash. The contribution is part… Read More

Feb 25, 2025, 10:20 AM

Tesla retains advantage in Washington state as effort stalls to expand direct EV sales

The third time was not the charm for a coalition that was pushing to level the playing field for electric… Read More

Feb 20, 2025, 8:15 AM

Lawmakers take aim at Uber and Lyft with bill targeting surge pricing after big events

After a big sporting event or arena concert, fans flood city streets in search of a Lyft or Uber ride.… Read More

Feb 19, 2025, 7:28 AM

Airbnb pushes back on new bill that would tax short-term rentals to fund housing in Washington

Opponents rallied at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday to voice their displeasure for a bill being considered… Read More

Feb 18, 2025, 1:14 PM

Seattle mayor says he has ‘grave concerns’ about Trump administration

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell expressed optimism for the city’s future while addressing concerns about the Trump administration in his annual… Read More

Feb 17, 2025, 9:39 AM

Trump layoffs hit Pacific Northwest engineers and researchers at PNNL, Hanford cleanup, elsewhere

The Trump administration’s government-wide layoffs are hitting engineers and researchers at agencies in Washington state including the Pacific Northwest National… Read More

Feb 14, 2025, 12:18 PM

In step with what officials want to see, Amazon helped Seattle worker foot traffic jump in January

Amazon’s return to office five days per week has had an immediate impact on worker foot traffic in downtown Seattle… Read More

Feb 13, 2025, 4:51 PM

‘Downtown runs on people’: Seattle officials bullish on impact of Amazon’s return to office

Seattle city leaders have not been shy about cheering Amazon and CEO Andy Jassy’s mandate that put people back at… Read More

Feb 13, 2025, 9:47 AM

City of Seattle workers file class action suit against city alleging payroll errors after new system install

A class action lawsuit filed against the City of Seattle last week alleges that a new payroll system implemented last… Read More

Feb 11, 2025, 10:20 PM

Initial election results show support for Seattle social housing tax opposed by Amazon, Microsoft

Seattle voters are showing support for a new tax on big business that would fund a social housing developer. More… Read More

Feb 10, 2025, 5:22 PM

What’s at stake for Washington’s flagship research institutions in the legal battle over NIH funding

The fight now unfolding over the Trump administration’s sudden limit on National Institutes of Health grant funding could have deep… Read More

Feb 7, 2025, 6:00 AM

‘Layoffs and pain’: Frozen federal funding batters clean energy and climate efforts

President Trump’s Unleashing American Energy executive order puzzles David Funk. The order targets clean energy efforts, pausing the distribution of… Read More