Civic – Page 8 of 65

Oct 21, 2024, 4:17 PM

California governor visits Seattle for rally against ballot measure that aims to undo climate efforts

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee hosted California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Seattle this past weekend in an effort to get out… Read More

Oct 17, 2024, 10:12 AM

TSA introduces new facial recognition tech at Seattle airport to speed security screening

Facial recognition technology intended to speed the security screening process is being introduced at TSA checkpoints at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.… Read More

Oct 9, 2024, 9:19 AM

Here’s what Tim Walz said at a Seattle fundraiser, according to tech CEO who co-hosted event

Accolade CEO Raj Singh and his wife Jill were among the hosts at a small, private fundraiser Tuesday in Seattle… Read More

Oct 8, 2024, 5:20 PM

Seattle joins other Washington cities in opposing I-2117, a measure to nix state’s climate program

The City of Seattle today approved a resolution opposing Initiative 2117, a measure on next month’s ballot that would eliminate… Read More

Oct 8, 2024, 12:08 PM

Seattle residents are increasingly optimistic about city’s future, according to new survey

Seattleites aren’t as pessimistic about their city. That’s one takeaway from a new survey of 700 registered voters, commissioned by… Read More

Sep 26, 2024, 11:57 AM

Internal memo: Don’t use AI for police reports, prosecutor tells Seattle-area law enforcement

Citing the potential for AI hallucinations and other unintended errors, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office told Seattle-area law enforcement… Read More

Sep 25, 2024, 1:51 PM

Seattle lawmakers advance plan to use surveillance cameras and new software for police monitoring

The Seattle City Council’s public safety committee approved legislation Tuesday that would add new CCTV cameras and “Real-Time Crime Center”… Read More

Sep 24, 2024, 6:39 PM

Seattle mayor wants to tap more revenue from payroll tax on big business to plug budget holes

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Tuesday announced details of his planned 2025-26 budget, which includes $287 million collected from the… Read More

Sep 19, 2024, 7:37 AM

Port of Seattle’s refusal to pay bitcoin ransom highlights cybersecurity dilemma

The Port of Seattle is dealing with a common conundrum facing victims of a ransomware attack: to pay, or not… Read More

Sep 18, 2024, 6:00 AM

AI nonprofit TrueMedia gets real with release of free deepfake detection tool ahead of elections

TrueMedia, the Seattle-based nonpartisan nonprofit that is using AI to detect deepfakes and combat disinformation, made its technology available to… Read More

Sep 13, 2024, 11:37 AM

PCC is bringing its grocery market back to downtown Seattle. Will hungry tech workers follow?

PCC Community Markets announced Friday that it is returning to the base of the Seattle skyscraper it left in January.… Read More

Sep 6, 2024, 6:49 AM

A look inside a Seattle middle school that just banned cellphone use on campus

Many of the students arriving at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School on a sunny Thursday morning paused before entering the… Read More

Aug 29, 2024, 10:00 AM

Public schools leader urges Washington state districts to devise rules limiting smartphone use

The head of Washington’s public schools on Wednesday issued a notice to districts across the state encouraging them to come… Read More

Aug 27, 2024, 2:57 PM

City of Seattle gets $17.2M in federal funding to implement building emissions policy

The City of Seattle is receiving $17.2 million from the Department of Energy to implement a landmark program that aims… Read More

Aug 27, 2024, 12:00 PM

Washington sees ‘overwhelmingly positive response’ to EV rebates – but critics question costs

Krista Cortese, her husband and their toddler were making due with the 2003 Mazda hatchback that they got years ago… Read More

Aug 27, 2024, 8:39 AM

Washington State Dept. of Transportation warns toll customers about using bill-pay service Doxo

The Washington State Department of Transportation is cautioning customers about using Seattle-based bill payment company Doxo to pay Good to… Read More

Aug 26, 2024, 10:10 AM

Cyberattack at Port of Seattle is the latest example of increasing threats to critical infrastructure

Follow-up: Port of Seattle outage continues two days after suspected cyberattack by ‘nefarious characters’ A cyberattack at the Port of… Read More

Aug 21, 2024, 3:11 PM

A year into Downtown Activation Plan, reviving Seattle relies on more than return of office workers

City of Seattle officials said downtown is in better shape than it was a year ago but there is much… Read More

Aug 13, 2024, 7:30 AM

Washington state officials hope new $75M battery research center will help meet energy demands

There’s growing concern about the nation’s ability to meet future energy demands, driven in part by the AI boom and… Read More

Aug 9, 2024, 7:58 AM

This nonprofit wants to break down barriers for entrepreneurs — with help from U.S. policymakers

Victor Hwang has been a founder, an investor, and a champion of people who start companies. His grandfather ran a… Read More

Aug 7, 2024, 7:47 AM

Seattle searching for solutions to charging cable thefts while meeting EV driver demand

At a recent climate event, representatives from Seattle City Light proudly displayed an electric vehicle charger with a cable that… Read More

Aug 5, 2024, 12:37 PM

City of Seattle increasing in-office work to three days for more than 13,000 employees

The City of Seattle announced Monday that it will increase the required number of days for in-office work for executive… Read More

Aug 2, 2024, 12:26 PM

‘AI House’ in downtown Seattle will serve as a hub for AI startups and entrepreneurs

Plans are moving forward for a new hub in downtown Seattle focused on AI startups, with support from city and… Read More

Aug 1, 2024, 8:00 AM

Startup 425, a program supported by Seattle-area cities, launches new accelerator

Startup founders in the Seattle region have another accelerator option to help jumpstart their businesses. Startup 425, a non-profit funded… Read More

Jul 31, 2024, 8:06 AM

Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, Vinod Khosla sign ‘VCsforKamala’ pledge started by Seattle investor

A new initiative led by Seattle venture capitalist Leslie Feinzaig — aiming to garner support for presidential hopeful Kamala Harris — has… Read More

Jul 30, 2024, 4:02 PM

Steve Ballmer launches ‘Just the Facts’ video series to better inform American voters on key issues

Ahead of the 2024 election, USAFacts founder and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is launching a new video series called… Read More

Jul 29, 2024, 6:51 PM

DoorDash adding more delivery fees ‘to remain operationally sustainable’ in Seattle

DoorDash said it will add new delivery fees for orders in Seattle, blaming “inaction” from the City Council related to… Read More

Jul 27, 2024, 8:00 AM

Privacy engineer’s vision to use tech for good fuels his bid for Seattle City Council

Tariq Yusuf‘s wake-up call came from Google. He was working as a security software engineer for the tech giant when the… Read More

Jul 26, 2024, 9:12 AM

Washington to provide $200 energy credits to low-income households ahead of vote on climate law

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday is highlighting a statewide program that will provide $200 energy credits to help low-income… Read More

Jul 24, 2024, 11:19 AM

Washington leaders pitch state’s sustainable aviation innovation at global aerospace summit

Sustainable aviation is a hot topic at the giant Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom this week, and the… Read More