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Jan 14, 2026, 8:52 AM

GeekWire’s new AI summit will explore how agents are transforming business and work

We’re excited to announce a new GeekWire event for 2026: “Agents of Transformation: Inside the AI Shift.” This half-day summit… Read More

Jan 14, 2026, 8:37 AM

Will Bezos step in? FBI searches Wash. Post reporter’s home in classified materials investigation

Federal agents seized electronic devices from reporter Hannah Natanson, who covers the federal workforce for the newspaper. Read More

Jan 9, 2026, 4:09 PM

Ex-Expedia employee gets 4 years for planting spy cameras across Seattle campus in voyeurism case

A former Expedia Group employee who secretly recorded women by hiding spy cameras throughout the company’s Seattle headquarters — including in bathrooms — was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Prosecutors described the scope of the case as “staggering.” Read More

Jan 9, 2026, 9:57 AM

Bill Gates makes nearly $8B payout to Melinda French Gates as part of divorce settlement

The money shows up in tax filings as a 2024 donation to French Gates’ Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation. Read More

Jan 7, 2026, 9:40 AM

WSU’s inflatable robotic apple-picker could take a bite out of farm labor shortages

Researchers inWashington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering said the robot can see an apple, extend and retract to pick fruit in about 25 seconds. Read More

Dec 29, 2025, 8:51 AM

Seattle-area tech company sues New York acquisition advisor, alleging botched $5.2M deal

SmarTek21 has sued TGP GP Management, accusing the New York-based advisor of flawed due diligence in a $5.2 million acquisition that has since required repeated cash infusions. Read More

Dec 26, 2025, 10:47 AM

Washington state Commerce chief Joe Nguyen is leaving, reportedly to lead Seattle Metro Chamber

Joe Nguyen is stepping down as director of Washington state’s Department of Commerce and is expected to be named the next leader of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber. Read More

Dec 24, 2025, 10:13 AM

Drone capital of the world? Seattle could be a big winner in the U.S. crackdown on DJI and others

New U.S. restrictions on foreign-made drones could reshape the industry — and give Washington state a major opening. Brinc Drones CEO Blake Resnick says the region’s existing players and aerospace talent position Seattle to benefit as domestic manufacturers scale up. Read More

Dec 23, 2025, 1:21 PM

Cloud and AI infrastructure company Crusoe opens new office space in downtown Bellevue

The 7,400-square-foot space in the Key Center building is currently home to 15 employees, with room to accommodate 20 and expand further to meet market demands. Read More

Dec 22, 2025, 10:38 AM

Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights

A divided federal appeals court ruled that the University of Washington violated a computer science professor’s First Amendment rights by investigating and warning him over a parody land acknowledgment in a course syllabus, saying student discomfort does not justify retaliation against protected academic speech. Read More

Dec 18, 2025, 8:02 AM

The kids have spoken: Teens’ holistic approach to school phone policies rivals adult rules

The University of Washington’s Youth Advisory Board, a group of teens from Seattle-area schools, tackled school phone policies, highlighting the need for student input. Read More

Dec 15, 2025, 4:31 PM

UW study finds touch screens in cars create a multitasking problem that impacts driving

The results could help auto manufacturers design safer, more responsive screens and in-car interfaces. Read More

Dec 12, 2025, 10:01 AM

GeekWire Gala recap: Humans and robots party together in Seattle at our geeky holiday celebration

Check out the photos from our annual holiday extravaganza, which drew more than 750 members of Seattle’s tech community to the Showbox SoDo. Read More

Dec 11, 2025, 10:40 AM

GeekWire Gala FAQ: What to know before you tech the halls at our big holiday party in Seattle tonight

Our annual holiday extravaganza will feature food, drinks, music, dancing, karaoke, games and the best chance to network with more than 700 fellow tech community members. Read More

Dec 10, 2025, 8:16 AM

Last chance to grab a GeekWire Gala ticket — join us for Seattle’s big, geeky holiday party

The festive night includes food, drinks, karaoke, games, and plenty of surprise moments. Party alongside the region’s top innovators and entrepreneurs. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 2:35 PM

Seattle tech job postings remain far below pre-pandemic levels

Tech-related job postings remain stuck well below pre-pandemic levels in Seattle, according to a new hiring trends report from Indeed. Read More

Dec 5, 2025, 12:38 PM

This swanky former tech HQ now houses an elfin pop-up bar for the holidays

Looking for a dose of festive cheer this holiday season?  You might just find it in an unexpected corner of… Read More

Dec 5, 2025, 9:18 AM

Washington state lawmaker says proposed payroll tax could benefit large tech companies

A newly proposed payroll tax would add new costs for large businesses in Washington state. But Rep. Shaun Scott, a Seattle Democrat sponsoring the bill, argues it would protect the basic services that help companies recruit and retain talent. Read More

Nov 26, 2025, 8:00 AM

‘Not a squeak’: Veteran tech workers face new reality amid layoffs and tough job market

A generation of experienced tech professionals — directors, senior managers, etc. — are discovering that they aren’t immune to the widespread layoffs happening across Big Tech. Read More

Nov 24, 2025, 2:06 PM

Verizon layoffs impact 165 workers in Washington state

Verizon is laying off approximately 168 employees in Washington state, including analysts, engineers and retail workers. Read More

Nov 20, 2025, 9:03 AM

Grab your GeekWire Gala tickets! Last chance for early bird rate for Seattle’s big holiday bash

Early bird tickets for the GeekWire Gala are going fast, and today is your last chance to secure discounted pricing… Read More

Nov 19, 2025, 12:58 PM

Layoffs at PNNL impact 68 employees at national lab sites across Pacific Northwest

Battelle stated that “due to unforeseen business circumstances” the company was not able to provide 60-days notices to impacted workers. Read More

Nov 17, 2025, 8:40 AM

Last chance for GeekWire Gala early bird tickets — join Seattle’s biggest holiday party

The annual celebration, Dec. 11 at Showbox SoDo, is a great chance to make our holiday party your holiday party. Read More

Nov 7, 2025, 10:45 AM

Expedia watching government shutdown ‘very closely’ as shares surge after Q3 earnings top estimates

Expedia is monitoring potential disruptions from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and related FAA-ordered flight cancellations. The Seattle-based company is… Read More

Nov 6, 2025, 10:50 AM

File sharing? Nope, Seattle Torrent women’s pro hockey team named for violent stream of water

The morning after heavy rain pummeled Seattle with its wettest day of the year, another rush of water arrived in… Read More

Nov 5, 2025, 2:23 PM

Raj Singh sets his vision for Smartsheet in the AI era: ‘Time to step out of the shadows’

Singh took the stage Wednesday morning at the company’s annual conference — less than 30 days into his new role as CEO of the Bellevue-based software maker best known for helping businesses organize and track work. Read More

Nov 3, 2025, 7:44 AM

Microsoft expands UAE investment to $15.2B with major Nvidia GPU shipments

Microsoft announced additional investments in the United Arab Emirates as it looks to expand its data center footprint and capitalize on export licenses. Read More

Oct 31, 2025, 2:59 PM

After another major outage, Alaska Airlines taps Accenture to audit technology systems

Alaska Airlines will conduct a full audit of its technology systems, part of a broader push to improve reliability after two major IT outages in recent months. Read More

Oct 27, 2025, 10:03 PM

Filing: Meta’s AI layoffs hit Washington offices in Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond

Meta plans to lay off more than 100 employees in Washington state as part of a broader round of cuts… Read More

Oct 27, 2025, 11:40 AM

Office equipment from former Zulily HQ in Seattle donated to Goodwill for use across facilities

Hundreds of office chairs, desks, kitchen appliances, IT equipment, and more were donated by Vanbarton Group, a commercial real estate investment firm that now owns the onetime Zulily building at 2601 Elliott Ave. Read More

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