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6th Annual Traction Conf

by Todd Bishop on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 at 10:48 amComment

We are so excited to announce our 6th annual #TractionConf on Aug 7 & 8, 2019 at the beautiful JW Marriott Parq Hotel & Casino in downtown Vancouver. While most… Read More

My parents are wowed by Amazon, LimeBikes and more as longtime visitors return to big, new Seattle

by Kurt Schlosser on November 26, 2018November 27, 2018 at 8:59 amComment

Getting together with family during the holidays — especially with members who visit from across the country — is a great time to assess all that has changed. Grandkids get… Read More

Where do Seattle’s newcomers move from? Drivers license numbers reveal some surprises

by Monica Nickelsburg on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 at 8:45 am1 Comment

Driving around Seattle, you might’ve noticed an uptick in Texas license plates. That’s what prompted us to look at drivers license data and find out which states the region is… Read More

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TLDR Editor’s Picks: How Tech is Changing Seattle

by Starla Sampaco on July 2, 2018July 5, 2018 at 10:44 amComment

This week on TLDR, we’re looking back at some of the top stories of 2018 so far. Today’s topic: Tech companies and workers are changing changes in cities around the… Read More

‘Who will have a place in Seattle?’ Community leader challenges tech to grow inclusively

by Monica Nickelsburg on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 at 2:50 pmComment

“Seattle’s losing a part of its soul.” That’s how Wyking Garrett sees it. He is a third-generation resident of the city’s historically black Central District and he discussed how his… Read More

‘Is Amazon good for Seattle?’ Debate sways a divided crowd in tech giant’s hometown

by Kurt Schlosser on March 7, 2018March 8, 2018 at 12:30 am 7 Comments

A movie theater in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood was the setting for a dramatic production on Wednesday evening, complete with laughs, cheers and even a surprise ending. Whether the protagonist… Read More

Amazon now employs 566,000 people worldwide — a 66 percent jump from a year ago

by Kurt Schlosser on February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 at 8:08 pm1 Comment

The number of people working for Amazon continues to go way, way up as the Seattle-based tech giant reached 566,000 employees worldwide during the fourth quarter of 2017 — an… Read More

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Dramatic new 3D images show how ongoing boom could further alter Seattle’s skyline

by Kurt Schlosser on January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 at 3:17 pmComment

Taking in the Seattle skyline is a favorite pastime for many residents and visitors to the city, thanks in large part to the unique vantage points located in various neighborhoods.… Read More

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Boom with a view: As time-lapse video of Seattle growth goes viral, look at PanoCam’s best shots

by Kurt Schlosser on January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 at 12:26 pmComment

The Space Needle is clearly the most iconic building in Seattle’s skyline, and the 56-year-old structure is currently undergoing a $100-million renovation of its top house. But thanks to a… Read More

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The rapid rise of new Seattle: Time-lapse video shot over 3 years captures city’s massive growth

by Kurt Schlosser on January 4, 2018January 5, 2018 at 12:36 pm 43 Comments

Here’s the 4-minute video you’ve been waiting for to illustrate why a 4-mile drive in Seattle takes 45 minutes. Ricardo Martin Brualla, a VR/AR engineer at Google in Seattle, and… Read More

Amazonians on the street react to prospect of a second HQ, discuss staying in Seattle and leaving

by Kurt Schlosser on September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 at 3:46 pm 6 Comments

Crisscrossing the streets of the Denny Triangle and South Lake Union neighborhoods during lunch hour on Thursday, Amazon employees faced dozens of choices between restaurants, cafes, bars, food trucks and… Read More

Be careful what you wish for, Amazon suitors, a lot will change with the tech giant in your city

by Kurt Schlosser on September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 at 10:26 am 6 Comments

Tap the brakes for a second, North America. Let that sea of red tail lights on the roadways around Seattle serve as a warning from those of us who have… Read More

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What’s it take to become a Seattle local? As city changes, website questions natives and transplants

by Kurt Schlosser on May 24, 2017May 24, 2017 at 12:39 pm 14 Comments

A week or so ago, before Seattle decided to play summer for a few days, I grilled dinner in a torrential downpour, and it felt … normal. There was no… Read More

Renting in Seattle? This is how much your income needs to jump to keep up with expected increases

by Kurt Schlosser on April 7, 2017April 6, 2017 at 3:59 pm 6 Comments

Renters in Seattle already struggling with increases that are making the city unaffordable will need an income boost next year that is the biggest in the country to keep up… Read More

Amazon’s real estate chief: ‘What we’re trying to do the most is be good neighbors’

by Monica Nickelsburg on April 6, 2017April 7, 2017 at 1:55 pmComment

Between the thousands of jobs Amazon adds each year and its insatiable appetite for office space in Seattle’s urban core, the company has come to symbolize the city’s radical and rapid growth and transformation.… Read More

Welcome to Seattle, tech workers: Zillow VP offers advice on how to make a positive impact in the city

by Kurt Schlosser on March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 at 2:32 pm 3 Comments

Tech workers drawn to Seattle by what seems like endless opportunity these days can sometimes bear the burden of being blamed for the problems the city is grappling with as… Read More

Seattle’s population is growing at nearly double the rate of Silicon Valley but it still lags behind as an innovation hub

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 at 9:59 am 3 Comments

Seattle’s tech scene has long had a reputation as the less mature little sister of Silicon Valley. But the Valley’s popularity may be its undoing as people increasingly see the… Read More

Seattle mayor seeks $25M from private sector to fight homelessness, taps investor Nick Hanauer to lead $55M tax measure

by Monica Nickelsburg on February 21, 2017May 2, 2017 at 8:50 am 12 Comments

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray believes the city needs to double its spending on homelessness and he’s calling on the region’s business community to make that vision a reality. Initially, Murray hoped… Read More

Growing pains: Amid tech boom, anxious Seattleites clash over ‘upzoning’ historic neighborhood

by Monica Nickelsburg on January 20, 2017January 23, 2017 at 2:25 pm 4 Comments

Emotions ran high this week at a meeting of the Seattle City Council Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee as concerned citizens voiced their opinions on a plan to rezone… Read More

Cloud computing revenues jumped 25% in 2016, with strong growth ahead, researcher says

by Dan Richman on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 at 9:29 amComment

The year 2016 was the first in which cloud computing started to dominate many IT market segments, with cloud revenue for the four quarters ended Sept. 30 growing 25 percent… Read More

Seattle maintains status as nation’s hottest housing market due to relentless tech job growth

by Monica Nickelsburg on December 27, 2016December 27, 2016 at 9:33 am 7 Comments

For the second straight month, Seattle home prices grew faster than any other major metro region in the country. That’s according to data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Index,… Read More

Guest post: In a divided nation, partnerships between cities can promote unity and prosperity

by Ken Myer on November 12, 2016November 11, 2016 at 12:27 pm 6 Comments

To Mayor Murray and Director Chris Gregorich, of Seattle’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations: Since 1957, our city has built sister city relationships with international communities around the world with the… Read More

Amazon bringing In-N-Out Burger to Seattle? Getting to the bottom of this mysterious sign

by Monica Nickelsburg on November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 at 9:26 am 4 Comments

We knew it was too good to be true almost instantly. The crinkled red paper, the low-resolution type, and the Amazon logo all reeked more of an ambiguous protest statement… Read More

Analyst: 50% of U.S. households could be Prime members by end of 2016 — or has it already happened?

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 at 1:38 pm 2 Comments

John Blackledge, a Cowen and Company analyst, estimates half of the households in the U.S. could have Amazon Prime by the end of the year — unless they already do.… Read More

Notice of proposed land use rant: In rapidly changing Seattle, developers are a prime target

by Kurt Schlosser on September 9, 2016September 9, 2016 at 11:35 am 5 Comments

Proposed land use signs are a familiar sight around Seattle. From West Seattle to Ballard and everywhere in between, the large white signs planted in the front yard of an old house or… Read More

Seattle Growth Podcast: Why the tech industry needs to join the boomtown conversation

by Jeff Shulman on September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 at 3:37 pm1 Comment

Seattle is growing at an unprecedented rate, with the Puget Sound region adding an average of roughly nine new jobs and seven new people per hour in 2015. Tech is… Read More

Podcast

6th Annual Traction Conf

My parents are wowed by Amazon, LimeBikes and more as longtime visitors return to big, new Seattle

Where do Seattle’s newcomers move from? Drivers license numbers reveal some surprises

TLDR Editor’s Picks: How Tech is Changing Seattle

‘Who will have a place in Seattle?’ Community leader challenges tech to grow inclusively

‘Is Amazon good for Seattle?’ Debate sways a divided crowd in tech giant’s hometown

Amazon now employs 566,000 people worldwide — a 66 percent jump from a year ago

Dramatic new 3D images show how ongoing boom could further alter Seattle’s skyline

Boom with a view: As time-lapse video of Seattle growth goes viral, look at PanoCam’s best shots

The rapid rise of new Seattle: Time-lapse video shot over 3 years captures city’s massive growth

Amazonians on the street react to prospect of a second HQ, discuss staying in Seattle and leaving

Be careful what you wish for, Amazon suitors, a lot will change with the tech giant in your city

What’s it take to become a Seattle local? As city changes, website questions natives and transplants

Renting in Seattle? This is how much your income needs to jump to keep up with expected increases

Amazon’s real estate chief: ‘What we’re trying to do the most is be good neighbors’

Welcome to Seattle, tech workers: Zillow VP offers advice on how to make a positive impact in the city

Seattle’s population is growing at nearly double the rate of Silicon Valley but it still lags behind as an innovation hub

Seattle mayor seeks $25M from private sector to fight homelessness, taps investor Nick Hanauer to lead $55M tax measure

Growing pains: Amid tech boom, anxious Seattleites clash over ‘upzoning’ historic neighborhood

Cloud computing revenues jumped 25% in 2016, with strong growth ahead, researcher says

Seattle maintains status as nation’s hottest housing market due to relentless tech job growth

Guest post: In a divided nation, partnerships between cities can promote unity and prosperity

Amazon bringing In-N-Out Burger to Seattle? Getting to the bottom of this mysterious sign

Analyst: 50% of U.S. households could be Prime members by end of 2016 — or has it already happened?

Notice of proposed land use rant: In rapidly changing Seattle, developers are a prime target

Seattle Growth Podcast: Why the tech industry needs to join the boomtown conversation

GeekWire Radio: The story behind Amazon’s new plane, Seattle’s growth challenges, and more

Seattle region’s population growing at historic pace, making biggest annual gain in a century

Commentary: How Seattle is getting growth right

Amazon launches new era with opening of first tower at new Seattle campus

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CoMotion Labs Public Tour

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