New ferry reservation system faces — and mostly passes — Memorial Day test The online ferry reservation system implemented to alleviate traffic to and from the San Juans appears to be working. That’s… Read More
Tech veteran Alex Alben named Washington state’s first Chief Privacy Officer Washington state has named its first Chief Privacy Officer. And for many in tech, it’s a familiar name: former RealNetworks… Read More
Dozens of tech, education & nonprofit execs urge passage of Washington computer science bill [Updated 10:45am to reflect additional signatories] In a strongly worded appeal, five dozen business and education leaders — including those from… Read More
Big data gets huge in Washington: Study ranks state 2nd in big data-related jobs How big is the field of big data in Washington state? Pretty huge. An estimated 38,170 people work in big… Read More
Seattle police bust record number of drivers for talking on cell phones We know it’s illegal and dangerous, but the temptation to send a text message or make a phone call while sitting at a… Read More
LG to pay $13M in display price-fixing settlement with Washington state AG LG has agreed to pay $13 million in restitution to settle a price-fixing lawsuit brought by the Washington State Attorney… Read More
We are the Keepers: Time Capsule makes 1st stop on 400-year journey It was like witnessing the creation of a “generation ship” — a vessel that requires multiple human lifespans to reach… Read More
Charts: Here’s just how darn important the tech industry is to Washington state More than 700 people are gathered today at the Technology Alliance’s annual State of Technology Luncheon, a showcase of the… Read More
Stopped in its tracks? Tesla faces ban on new stores in Washington state Legislation now under consideration in Washington state would effectively prevent Tesla Motors from opening new stores in the state beyond… Read More
Welcome to Washington: The most innovative state in the U.S. Silicon Valley may get all of the buzz. But don’t underestimate the power of Seattle and its surrounding communities. A… Read More
Wash. colleges debut 5-year engineering program for low-income students You typically hear the term “redshirt” for collegiate athletics. It’s a title given to athletes who receive an extra year… Read More
Tweet no more: Washington State football bans players from Twitter A message from Mike Leach to his athletes: Stop Tweeting. On Tuesday, the first-year Washington State head football coach banned… Read More
Microsoft voices support for same-sex marriage in Washington state Microsoft is among several technology companies that voiced support this week for bills that would legalize same-sex marriage in Washington… Read More
New WA tech chief comes from Microsoft, with cloud cred Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire today named a Microsoft veteran, Bharat Shyam, as the state’s new chief information officer. Shyam, who… Read More
Welcome to Washington: Fastest Internet speeds in the west Next time you’re cursing your crappy Internet connection, just be thankful that you don’t live in Pocatello. The southeastern Idaho… Read More
