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Tech Moves: thePlatform’s Marty Roberts out as co-CEO; City of Seattle hires new startup advocate

— ThePlatform confirmed to GeekWire on Monday that longtime executive and current co-CEO Marty Roberts is leaving the Comcast-owned video… Read More

The battle for Seattle: Is the tech scene turning the city into another San Francisco?

Another week, another story about how Seattle is losing the battle for its “soul.” Today, the New York Times posted… Read More

Tech and religion intersect at ‘Code for the Kingdom’ hackathon

All over the world technologists are increasingly using the hackathon model to solve societal problems. Whether it’s to fight government corruption or… Read More

Seattle PD’s new tech chief Bill Schrier on big data, transparency, and replacing an Amazon exec

Last March, the Seattle Police Department made waves when it hired Amazon.com Vice President Greg Russell as its new chief… Read More

After facing political troubles in Seattle, Uber reminds customers to register to vote

Elections are fast-approaching in Washington state, and Uber wants its customers to remember to register to vote. The ride-hailing company… Read More

Snapchat going old-school with minimalist billboards in Seattle

There’s nothing hip or trendy about billboards, but that’s not stopping ultra-cool California company Snapchat from getting the word out… Read More

It’s official: Uber to start delivering hot lunches around Seattle next week

Uber is getting ready to launch its UberEATS service in Seattle on Oct. 7, making the city the first battleground where Uber and… Read More

UW School of Social Work taps technology to help curb suicide and improve child welfare

Edwina “Eddie” Uehara, a University of Washington professor and Ballmer Endowed Dean in Social Work, is eager to facilitate cultural… Read More

Aerial photos show Amazon’s epic biospheres taking shape in Seattle

Amazon says the sphere-shaped structures it’s building as a centerpiece for its new urban campus in Seattle won’t open until 2017, but… Read More

Dean of Northeastern University’s Seattle campus steps down after three years

Tayloe Washburn, the founding dean and CEO of Northeastern University — Seattle, announced on Friday is he stepping down after… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture is hiring in the Seattle region

Earlier this week, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg cited Blue Origin as an emerging competitor and partner in commercial space. The Jeff… Read More

Life as an Amazon bicycle courier: Steep hills and even steeper expectations

Amazon has a growing list of seemingly magical new delivery services, promising to bring household items, high-tech gadgets and even dinner to your… Read More

Expedia pushes back target date for Seattle move until 2019, will test new commuter shuttle

Expedia says it won’t be making its much-anticipated move to Seattle until 2019, a development that gives the company a little more time… Read More

FAQ: Why China’s President is visiting Seattle, and what’s at stake for the U.S. tech industry

View image | gettyimages.com Xi Jinping, the president of China, will be in Seattle on Tuesday and Wednesday of this… Read More

UW researchers build wearable sensor that could help people shrink their carbon footprint

The coolest thing about a new electromagnetic-radiation sensing device from the University of Washington might be the elegant simplicity of… Read More

Optimism around housing falls in Seattle and other tech hubs as bubble fears loom larger

A new report from Zillow found that people are less optimistic about the housing market in some of the country’s… Read More

Former Amazon VP leaving CIO role at Seattle Police Department after 6 months

Greg Russell, the former Amazon vice president who was named chief information officer of the Seattle Police Department six months ago,… Read More

Tech Moves: RealNetworks director resigns; Lovell takes new startup role with City of Seattle; Alice in Chains rocker joins Smashing Ideas; and more

— RealNetworks announced this week that John Cunningham has resigned from the company’s board, effective Sept. 2. The decision to leave… Read More

Seattle

Tech Moves: thePlatform’s Marty Roberts out as co-CEO; City of Seattle hires new startup advocate

The battle for Seattle: Is the tech scene turning the city into another San Francisco?

Tech and religion intersect at ‘Code for the Kingdom’ hackathon

Seattle PD’s new tech chief Bill Schrier on big data, transparency, and replacing an Amazon exec

After facing political troubles in Seattle, Uber reminds customers to register to vote

Snapchat going old-school with minimalist billboards in Seattle

It’s official: Uber to start delivering hot lunches around Seattle next week

UW School of Social Work taps technology to help curb suicide and improve child welfare

Aerial photos show Amazon’s epic biospheres taking shape in Seattle

Dean of Northeastern University’s Seattle campus steps down after three years

GeekWork Picks: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture is hiring in the Seattle region

Life as an Amazon bicycle courier: Steep hills and even steeper expectations

Expedia pushes back target date for Seattle move until 2019, will test new commuter shuttle

FAQ: Why China’s President is visiting Seattle, and what’s at stake for the U.S. tech industry

UW researchers build wearable sensor that could help people shrink their carbon footprint

Optimism around housing falls in Seattle and other tech hubs as bubble fears loom larger

Former Amazon VP leaving CIO role at Seattle Police Department after 6 months

Tech Moves: RealNetworks director resigns; Lovell takes new startup role with City of Seattle; Alice in Chains rocker joins Smashing Ideas; and more

Pokémon sues fans to block Pokémon party on eve of PAX game convention in Seattle

Redfin CEO: Home prices surging in Silicon Valley, but Seattle and other tech hubs can ‘do it better’

Still a mystery: ‘Amazon Flex’ signs removed from Seattle-area facility following GeekWire article

The worst cities for traffic jams: Where booming Seattle and San Francisco rank

Amazon set to launch new ‘Amazon Flex’ package pickup service with Prime Now in Seattle area

Why Seattle needs better public transportation, in one eye-opening GIF

An Amazonian’s data-driven response to the NYT’s story about Amazon’s ‘bruising workplace’

Geek of the Week: Array Health UX designer Ben Gifford makes insurance suck less

Commentary: Amazon’s unprecedented growth is too risky for Seattle

Inside Expedia’s expansion plans: New Seattle campus could hold up to 12,000 workers by 2030

Expedia lays groundwork for giant expansion of future Seattle waterfront headquarters

Top 20 startup ecosystems in the world: New report ranks Seattle No. 8