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New federal pollution rules for automakers will boost Washington state EV goals

by Lisa Stiffler on March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 at 5:47 pm

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new national pollution standards for vehicles that will force automakers to increase their production of electric and hybrid vehicles. The rules represent one of… Read More

Are office-to-residential exemptions in downtown Seattle a friend or foe to livability in the city?

by Chuck Wolfe on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 at 7:21 am

Editor’s note: This guest post originally appeared on Chuck Wolfe’s Resurgence: A Journey blog. Here’s a break from discussions and contemplations of our relationships with urban places and a return… Read More

Bellevue awarded $1.4M to test tech that adjusts traffic signals in real time for pedestrian safety

by Kurt Schlosser on March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 at 3:37 pm

The City of Bellevue, Wash., has been awarded a $1.43 million grant from the U.S Department of Transportation to pilot the use of technologies aimed at making pedestrians safer when… Read More

Entrepreneurs who used TikTok to help build their businesses blast potential ban in U.S.

by Kurt Schlosser on March 14, 2024March 15, 2024 at 10:02 am

Seattle-based money expert and self-described financial feminist Tori Dunlap credits TikTok with transforming her business, HerFirst100k, an education platform that helps women gain financial knowledge and independence. Amin Shaykho is… Read More

Seattle mayor proposes legislation to help convert commercial real estate for residential uses

by Taylor Soper on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 at 3:36 pm

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to make it easier for property owners to convert their commercial buildings for residential use, amid a backdrop of a shaky commercial real estate market… Read More

TikTok ban faces uncertain fate in Senate; Washington state reps vote against House bill

by Lisa Stiffler on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 at 4:30 pm

While the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a potential ban on the social media app TikTok on Wednesday, the measure now faces an uncertain reception from Sen. Maria Cantwell and others… Read More

In fight against fentanyl and other drugs, police departments deploy handheld narcotics analyzer

by Kurt Schlosser on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 at 4:33 pm

The Redmond (Wash.) Police Department is deploying a new tool in its fight against illicit drugs. The agency announced Tuesday that it’s using a handheld narcotics analyzer called TruNarc that… Read More

Seattle council president on getting workers back to the office: ‘We have to build those numbers up’

by Taylor Soper on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 at 11:21 pm

When it comes to getting workers back in the office, Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson wants to lead by example. Nelson was a featured speaker at the annual “State… Read More

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to create task force to guide policy on AI

by Kurt Schlosser on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 at 12:29 pm

The Washington State Legislature passed a bipartisan proposal from Attorney General Bob Ferguson to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force that will help lawmakers better understand the benefits and risks… Read More

Steve Ballmer’s USAFacts offers insights on the State of the Union ahead of Biden’s address

by Kurt Schlosser on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 at 10:21 am

In time for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday, USAFacts has released its annual “nonpartisan, data-driven snapshot” of how things are going in the country. The “State… Read More

Univ. of Washington launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges

by Lisa Stiffler on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 at 4:28 pm

Despite technology seeping into practically every corner of our lives, computer-related education in Washington is woefully limited. Last year, 8.4% of the Washington’s high school students attending either public or… Read More

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Data from Seattle food delivery drivers shows higher hourly earnings, but less customer demand

by Taylor Soper on March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 at 10:44 am

Seattle-area gig workers are making higher hourly wages while they’re delivering food for platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash following the implementation of a new minimum wage law. But… Read More

Uber and Lyft drivers will get expanded death benefits thanks to new Washington state law

by Taylor Soper on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 at 12:20 pm

The families of drivers in Washington state working for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft will receive enhanced survivor death benefits under a new bill passed by state… Read More

Rivian, Lucid and other EVs stuck in park by failed effort to change car sales laws in Washington

by Lisa Stiffler on February 27, 2024February 26, 2024 at 12:16 pm

If you own one of the 3,853 Rivians registered in Washington, odds are you didn’t test drive the electric vehicle in the state. That’s because the law bars Rivian from… Read More

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Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up

by Taylor Soper on February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 at 1:07 pm

A controversial new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle that is drawing ire from tech giants has become one of Sara Nelson’s first policy issues to tackle in… Read More

Computer science education bill would add new graduation requirements in Washington state

by Nathalie Graham on February 22, 2024February 23, 2024 at 8:45 am

Washington state is a leader in technology. Yet Washington is falling behind when it comes to educating young people about computer science. A bill making its way through the legislature… Read More

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Climate efforts and downtown revitalization highlight Seattle mayor’s ‘State of the City’ address

by Lisa Stiffler on February 20, 2024February 21, 2024 at 10:26 am

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Tuesday delivered his State of the City address, emphasizing the strides being made in public safety, increased resources for tackling drug use, and more spending… Read More

Seattle mayor ‘stands strongly in support’ of new gig worker wage law as tech companies push back

by Taylor Soper on February 20, 2024February 24, 2024 at 4:47 pm

Follow-up: Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up DoorDash revealed Tuesday in a blog post that it had 30,000 fewer orders than expected… Read More

Tech accelerator for Washington and Oregon startups encourages underserved applicants

by Kurt Schlosser on February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 at 9:56 am

RAIN Catalysts, a Pacific Northwest-based nonprofit promoting entrepreneurship for underrepresented groups, is accepting applications for its first tech accelerator. The free and virtual 10-week program, funded by the U.S. Economic… Read More

New report shows increased tech access in Seattle, but digital divide remains for some residents

by Kurt Schlosser on February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 at 10:03 am

A new City of Seattle study, based on input from residents, reveals that the percentage of homes with internet access has increased in the past five years, but significant disparities… Read More

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New federal pollution rules for automakers will boost Washington state EV goals

Are office-to-residential exemptions in downtown Seattle a friend or foe to livability in the city?

Bellevue awarded $1.4M to test tech that adjusts traffic signals in real time for pedestrian safety

Seattle mayor proposes legislation to help convert commercial real estate for residential uses

TikTok ban faces uncertain fate in Senate; Washington state reps vote against House bill

In fight against fentanyl and other drugs, police departments deploy handheld narcotics analyzer

Seattle council president on getting workers back to the office: ‘We have to build those numbers up’

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to create task force to guide policy on AI

Steve Ballmer’s USAFacts offers insights on the State of the Union ahead of Biden’s address

Univ. of Washington launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges

Data from Seattle food delivery drivers shows higher hourly earnings, but less customer demand

Uber and Lyft drivers will get expanded death benefits thanks to new Washington state law

Rivian, Lucid and other EVs stuck in park by failed effort to change car sales laws in Washington

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson ‘very worried’ about fallout from food delivery shake-up

Computer science education bill would add new graduation requirements in Washington state

Climate efforts and downtown revitalization highlight Seattle mayor’s ‘State of the City’ address

Seattle mayor ‘stands strongly in support’ of new gig worker wage law as tech companies push back

Tech accelerator for Washington and Oregon startups encourages underserved applicants

New report shows increased tech access in Seattle, but digital divide remains for some residents

How this state senator uses AI to augment his staff, structure arguments, and ‘crush reports’

‘Black Tech Night’ in Seattle stresses importance of strong community to help grow representation

Struggle over minimum wage law tests the economics of food delivery in Seattle

Filing: Jeff Bezos adopted plan to sell up to 50M Amazon shares six days after announcing move

Seattle jumps 10 spots in ‘Best Performing Cities’ economic report; Idaho dominates smaller field

As Bellevue’s tech boom cools, here’s why city leaders are welcoming the slowdown

Bellevue Police Dept. adding body cameras for first time, and upgrading Taser technology

New nonpartisan AI nonprofit TrueMedia, led by Oren Etzioni, is making a political deepfake detector

Washington governor signs executive order to develop guidelines for generative AI use

The impact of AI and deepfakes on politics is worrying misinformation researchers