Articles about Seattle – Page 30 of 52

Zestimiss: Why did CEO Spencer Rascoff’s home sell for 40% less than Zillow estimate of $1.75M?

Home owners across the country love to debate whether their Zestimates are too high or too low. When it comes time to… Read More

Hush-hush startup Human unveils core functions of its flagship audio product

Listen closely: The secretive Seattle startup Human Inc. has offered a glimpse of what it has in store to disrupt audio technology… Read More

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards worth $15K stolen from Seattle game shop

As any “Magic: The Gathering” player knows, there are a variety of spells to attack opponents and seize their cards.… Read More

Seattle homes selling faster than anywhere else in the U.S., but overall sales down 10% due to low inventory

It takes an average of eight days to sell a home in the Seattle area, making it the fastest and… Read More

Seattle jumps to 18th on list of biggest U.S. cities; population growth was 11th fastest, according to Census

New U.S. Census Bureau data released on Thursday backs up what the housing crunch and traffic slowdowns have already forecast for… Read More

Can’t afford Seattle? Roomi app moves into city to help users find shared housing safely and easily

Seattle residents and transplants faced with the increasingly difficult task of finding available and affordable housing got a new tool to… Read More

Seven percent of Seattle area homes now valued over $1 million, nearly triple the number from four years ago

As Seattle struggles with a lack of affordable housing in the midst of a tech-fueled surge in growth, a new… Read More

Five Seattle councilwomen attacked for arena vote get hilarious assist from Samantha Bee

The five women of the Seattle City Council, who were attacked via misogynistic tweets and emails for a recent vote… Read More

Seattle traffic is a nightmare: Here’s the city’s plan to reduce gridlock with traffic lights that adapt to changing conditions

Seattle’s traffic system is buckling under the weight of so many newcomers. Many of the traffic signals were built before… Read More

Sources: WeWork looking to bring new WeLive residential program to Seattle

Fast-growing co-working space WeWork is aiming to expand its footprint in Seattle in a big way, looking to bring its… Read More

Seattle is the best U.S. city for biking, according to new Zillow study

Hills, traffic, and crazy drivers aside, Seattle is the best U.S. city for cyclists. That’s according to a new report… Read More

How the tech industry can combat sex trafficking and prostitution — and why it should

If participants in Tuesday’s Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) conference get their wish, there’s going to be a new topic… Read More

Expedia at 20: Top execs reflect on past challenges, acquisitions, and the journey ahead

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The lobby of Expedia Inc.’s headquarters transformed into an airport runway in celebration of the company’s 20th… Read More

Despite booming tech industry, Seattle falls short on list of cities most prepared for a ‘technological revolution’

You might think that a vibrant startup ecosystem, industry titans Microsoft and Amazon, and a top international research university make Seattle… Read More

Is there a ‘Seattle Sound’? Spotify data shows many varied musical tastes across city neighborhoods

The “Seattle Sound” may be a mythical, all-encompassing thing that veers toward indie rock or leftover grunge hits, but according… Read More

Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct reopening a week early as roadway and ground stand up to Bertha

Seattle-area drivers will regain access to the Alaskan Way Viaduct in time for the Monday morning commute as Bertha the… Read More

How drones could transform healthcare delivery and save lives around the world

The notion of getting your Amazon order whisked quickly to your doorstep by a drone might sound delightfully convenient. But in… Read More

Sneak peek inside Facebook’s new Seattle digs: Plywood walls, rooftop deck, hints of Frank Gehry

Facebook is preparing to move its Seattle engineering office into a spacious new office building near Lake Union, giving the social network room… Read More

Seattle’s GiveBIG charitable campaign raises $21M, despite tech troubles

The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign for Seattle-area charities recovered from technical setbacks and surpassed its $20 million goal, with the help… Read More

‘Death Star Viaduct’ shows Luke Skywalker delivering fatal blast to Seattle’s waterfront roadway

A new drone video wowed us a couple days ago because it was shot inside Seattle’s under-construction SR 99 tunnel. But an… Read More

Does drop in ping-pong table sales signal trouble? Report links popular workplace game to tech bubble

If you want to track the ups and downs of the technology industry, follow the bouncing ball back to ping-pong… Read More

As Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct closes, local tech companies want to keep drivers moving with apps and more

Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, Seattle radio station KEXP played Jimi Hendrix’s “Crosstown Traffic” in a knowing nod to listeners… Read More

Seattle is a challenge for first-time home buyers, Zillow finds, while Indianapolis tops cities that are looking good

Seattle is an attractive city for job seekers flocking to a variety of tech companies, but those looking to put down… Read More

How Bertha will tunnel beneath Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct — 15 feet below roadway’s foundations

Bertha, the giant tunneling machine making its way along Seattle’s waterfront, will start a delicate phase of its 9,270-foot journey on… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Former RealNetworks execs launch rental home repairs marketplace Keepe

When something breaks in a rental home, it can be frustrating for both the renter and property manager. Long turn-around… Read More

EMP going extra purple with free screenings of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ in Sky Church

The “Purple Haze” of Jimi Hendrix will give way to the “Purple Rain” of Prince on Friday as Seattle’s colorful… Read More

Varsity Tutors taps former Amazon and Sears exec Ian Clarkson to lead new Seattle product office

Varsity Tutors, a St. Louis-based company that connects instructors with students for online and in-person tutoring sessions, is setting up… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Validated lets retailers reimburse parking and transportation costs for customers

Entrepreneurs Tov Arneson and Ian Lyman spent two years developing an on-demand parking app before deciding to pivot. They wanted… Read More

This is how much money you need to make to live ‘comfortably’ in Seattle

Your ability to “comfortably” afford housing, transportation, health care, groceries, utilities, transportation and more cost-of-living expenses now has a yearly… Read More

How Washington state became the ‘Wild West’ for drone use by law enforcement

Last year, the FBI flew a fleet of small airplanes over Seattle and other cities. They were equipped with cameras… Read More