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Jun 11, 2025, 1:49 PM

Washington’s capital gains tax collection tops $560M in 2024, up 34% from previous year

Net payments from Washington’s capital gains tax rose last year to $560.6 million, up from $418.6 million in 2023, according… Read More

Jun 11, 2025, 8:37 AM

Seattle City Council considers ban on tech that landlords use to allegedly set higher rents

The Seattle City Council today is considering legislation to stop the use of software that allegedly allows for collusion among… Read More

Jun 3, 2025, 4:14 PM

Proposal to bring digital kiosks to downtown Seattle streets moves forward with latest City Council vote

The Seattle City Council passed a resolution Tuesday granting conceptual approval to allow for large digital wayfinding kiosks in the… Read More

May 28, 2025, 2:46 PM

Pilot program will steer future autonomous vehicles in Seattle away from emergency scenes

Seattle is implementing a first-in-the-nation program designed to keep autonomous vehicles away from emergency zones where vehicles like fire trucks… Read More

May 28, 2025, 8:04 AM

‘It’s unbelievable’: Digital agencies slam new sales tax law in Washington as legal challenge looms

Curtis Costner spent Memorial Day Weekend on a trip with his father in Utah. As they passed through the so-called… Read More

May 28, 2025, 6:41 AM

Can one agency reboot Washington state? Commerce chief brings tech to the task

With Washington state facing a $16 billion budget shortfall, and tech leaders sounding the alarm over new taxes and economic… Read More

May 21, 2025, 4:46 PM

Washington state cuts back economic development program amid criticism of innovation approach

Washington’s Department of Commerce is scaling back a key economic development program amid the state budget crunch, even as business… Read More

May 20, 2025, 4:56 PM

Washington governor approves new business taxes, acknowledges potential ‘unintended consequences’

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday approved controversial new taxes on businesses that will help plug the state’s massive $16… Read More

May 19, 2025, 4:49 PM

Washington governor signs right-to-repair law, giving consumers more control on fixing electronics

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the Right to Repair Act into law on Monday, in a move aimed at making… Read More

May 8, 2025, 2:29 PM

Get a look at the large digital kiosks that could bring wayfinding — and ad money — to downtown Seattle

Like a giant smartphone with content tailored to the needs of Seattle citizens and visitors, a large digital wayfinding kiosk… Read More

May 7, 2025, 8:48 AM

Lawmaker behind controversial ‘Tesla tax’ explains why Washington is targeting EV credits

Critics of a Washington tax that would largely impact Tesla accuse the state’s Democratic lawmakers of taking punitive action against Elon… Read More

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