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Are we on a Road to Nowhere? Seattle’s growth masks deeper anxieties about its future

For three decades, Seattle’s tech industry has been an extraordinary economic engine, transforming the region into a global center for cloud computing, e-commerce and artificial intelligence. But are cracks beginning to form in that foundation? Read More

Healthcare tech company Accolade to double headcount in Seattle with new HQ office

Four years after establishing a second headquarters in Seattle, healthcare technology company Accolade is betting big on the city once… Read More

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

Getting together with family during the holidays — especially with members who visit from across the country — is a… Read More

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

Driving around Seattle, you might’ve noticed an uptick in Texas license plates. That’s what prompted us to look at drivers… Read More

TLDR Editor’s Picks: How Tech is Changing Seattle

This week on TLDR, we’re looking back at some of the top stories of 2018 so far. Today’s topic: Tech… Read More

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

“Seattle’s losing a part of its soul.” That’s how Wyking Garrett sees it. He is a third-generation resident of the… Read More

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

A movie theater in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood was the setting for a dramatic production on Wednesday evening, complete with… Read More

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

The number of people working for Amazon continues to go way, way up as the Seattle-based tech giant reached 566,000… Read More

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

Taking in the Seattle skyline is a favorite pastime for many residents and visitors to the city, thanks in large… Read More

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

The Space Needle is clearly the most iconic building in Seattle’s skyline, and the 56-year-old structure is currently undergoing a… Read More

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

Here’s the 4-minute video you’ve been waiting for to illustrate why a 4-mile drive in Seattle takes 45 minutes. Ricardo… Read More

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

Crisscrossing the streets of the Denny Triangle and South Lake Union neighborhoods during lunch hour on Thursday, Amazon employees faced… Read More

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

Tap the brakes for a second, North America. Let that sea of red tail lights on the roadways around Seattle… Read More

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

A week or so ago, before Seattle decided to play summer for a few days, I grilled dinner in a… Read More

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

Renters in Seattle already struggling with increases that are making the city unaffordable will need an income boost next year… Read More

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

Between the thousands of jobs Amazon adds each year and its insatiable appetite for office space in Seattle’s urban core, the company… Read More

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

Tech workers drawn to Seattle by what seems like endless opportunity these days can sometimes bear the burden of being… Read More

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

Seattle’s tech scene has long had a reputation as the less mature little sister of Silicon Valley. But the Valley’s… Read More

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Are we on a Road to Nowhere? Seattle’s growth masks deeper anxieties about its future

Healthcare tech company Accolade to double headcount in Seattle with new HQ office

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