Venture capital investing tumbled dramatically in Washington state during the second quarter as $175.8 million was invested across 24 deals, the smallest dollar amount invested in the state since the… Read More
Officials at the Washington State Department of Commerce are working to create an Unmanned Systems Industry Council to foster commercial drone operations in the state. Plans for the council are… Read More
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to Kickstarter projects that don’t deliver, wonder no more. In a first-of-its-kind ruling in the country, Washington State has ordered a faulty campaign to refund… Read More
Insitu, the Boeing subsidiary that makes unmanned aircraft systems, is helping emergency responders in Washington State as they work to tame wildfires that have spread across the Pacific Northwest, destroying and threatening… Read More
The online ferry reservation system implemented to alleviate traffic to and from the San Juans appears to be working. That’s the report from King 5, who trekked out to the… Read More
Washington state has named its first Chief Privacy Officer. And for many in tech, it’s a familiar name: former RealNetworks and Starwave exec Alex Alben. In announcing the new position,… Read More
[Updated 10:45am to reflect additional signatories] In a strongly worded appeal, five dozen business and education leaders — including those from Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks — are urging Washington lawmakers to… Read More
How big is the field of big data in Washington state? Pretty huge. An estimated 38,170 people work in big data related jobs, making up 1.4 percent of the total… Read More
We know it’s illegal and dangerous, but the temptation to send a text message or make a phone call while sitting at a red light or in traffic — or worse, while driving —… Read More
LG has agreed to pay $13 million in restitution to settle a price-fixing lawsuit brought by the Washington State Attorney General’s office. The suit, which was filed in 2010, alleges… Read More
It was like witnessing the creation of a “generation ship” — a vessel that requires multiple human lifespans to reach its destination. Fifteen of us were gathered in the room.… Read More
More than 700 people are gathered today at the Technology Alliance’s annual State of Technology Luncheon, a showcase of the region’s strength as a technology hub. Based on findings from… Read More
Legislation now under consideration in Washington state would effectively prevent Tesla Motors from opening new stores in the state beyond its existing locations in the Seattle region — the latest… Read More
Silicon Valley may get all of the buzz. But don’t underestimate the power of Seattle and its surrounding communities. A new analysis by Bloomberg indicates that Washington state — home… Read More
You typically hear the term “redshirt” for collegiate athletics. It’s a title given to athletes who receive an extra year of eligibility on the field because of injury or other… Read More
A message from Mike Leach to his athletes: Stop Tweeting. On Tuesday, the first-year Washington State head football coach banned his players from Twitter. The Spokesman-Review reports that Leach would give… Read More
Microsoft is among several technology companies that voiced support this week for bills that would legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state. The company’s general counsel, Brad Smith, explained Microsoft’s endorsement… Read More
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire today named a Microsoft veteran, Bharat Shyam, as the state’s new chief information officer. Shyam, who started at Microsoft in 1993, was most recently a general… Read More
Next time you’re cursing your crappy Internet connection, just be thankful that you don’t live in Pocatello. The southeastern Idaho town, located along the historic Oregon Trail, ranked in a… Read More