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Washington state’s capital gains tax stands as U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of law

The U.S. Supreme Court today decided not to hear an appeal of a Washington state Supreme Court ruling from March… Read More

Here’s why Uber Eats delivery fees in Seattle just skyrocketed

Uber is not happy with Seattle’s lawmakers — and it’s showing up on customer receipts for food delivery orders. The company… Read More

Policy proposals: A list of the tech-related bills in this year’s Washington state legislative session

Another Washington state legislative session is now underway in Olympia. For just 60 days, lawmakers will sift through hundreds of… Read More

Meet the techies vying for a vacant spot on the Seattle City Council

Around a quarter of the applicants vying for an open position on the Seattle City Council come equipped with experience… Read More

Can a 42-member AI task force get anything done? Hearing raises questions about Wash. state plan

Representatives of different groups offered their input on the scope, timeline, goals, and, in some cases, the necessity of a… Read More

Same-day delivery service Shipt to pause Seattle operations, blaming recently passed labor laws

Citing new ordinances recently passed in Seattle that aim to help gig workers, the Target-owned delivery service Shipt informed customers this week… Read More

In his return to governor’s office, Joseph Williams wants to make AI part of Seattle’s future

In the five years since Joseph Williams advised Gov. Jay Inslee on tech policy as the state’s Information and Communications… Read More

Seattle aims to unleash the power of open data through hackathon and new city strategy

The City of Seattle has a trove of internal data collected by more than two dozen departments. But if that… Read More

India set to open new consulate in Seattle area, with a focus on tech industry

Seattle’s tech industry could get a boost from the new consulate of India set to open soon. Technology will be… Read More

Google to pay Washington state Play Store users as part of $700M antitrust settlement

Google Play Store users in Washington state are eligible for a share of a multistate $700 million antitrust lawsuit settlement… Read More

Rules targeting financial criminals will require new filings for startups and small businesses

Startup and small business owners take note: if your company has 20 or fewer full-time employees and gross annual sales… Read More

Washington state AG Bob Ferguson proposes AI task force to assess and report on risks

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is proposing legislation to create a bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force in Washington state that would… Read More

Why many rural communities are still in the ‘digital dark’ — and how Washington state is trying to help

Brandon Block is a reporter for Crosscut, where this story first appeared. Applying for a job, scheduling a doctor appointment… Read More

Seattle approves ‘landmark policy’ requiring 4,100 buildings to slash carbon footprints by 2050

The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved rules requiring roughly 4,100 existing buildings of more than 20,000 square feet… Read More

Seattle councilmember wants a federal recall of Kias and Hyundais that lack anti-theft technology

On Tuesday the Seattle City Council will vote on a resolution asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall… Read More

‘The epicenter of AI’: CNBC’s Cramer is mad about Seattle’s position in new wave of tech

Just a few months after it looked like Seattle was being left out of the national conversation about artificial intelligence… Read More

Seattle preps for new rules requiring more than 4,000 buildings to cut fossil fuel use by 2050

The Seattle City Council is closing in on new rules requiring roughly 4,100 existing buildings of more than 20,000 square… Read More

Why digital news sites were omitted from a Washington tax exemption trying to aid local media

Since 2005, nearly 2,900 U.S. newspapers have closed as ad dollars moved online and subscriptions slumped. Washington state lawmakers grew… Read More

Seattle passes new law that creates 10-cent per-order fee for app-based deliveries and services

Companies such as DoorDash and Grubhub will be required to pay a 10-cent per-order fee for online deliveries in Seattle… Read More

Seattle tech vet applies design, communications experience in seeking safer city streets

Drawing on his expertise in communications and human centered design, Seattle technology veteran Josh Holland is now working for Seattle… Read More

Washington state capital gains tax collects nearly $900M in first year

Washington state’s new capital gains tax collected nearly $900 million in its first year, according to the state’s Department of… Read More

Seattle mayor may finally get city to test gunshot detection tech

Seattle moved one step closer to rolling out a gunshot detection pilot, after a bid by councilmembers to reroute funding… Read More

Seattle Metro Chamber launches online tool to help small businesses connect to key resources

Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for resources to help get things off the ground or boost an existing venture… Read More

Seattle wants to charge DoorDash and other gig companies 10 cents per order for new license fee

Companies like DoorDash and Rover may be required to pay a 10-cent per-order fee if a new proposed ordinance makes… Read More

Cyberattack takes out key travel information on Washington state transportation website and app

The Washington State Department of Transportation is blaming a “cybersecurity incident” for taking out parts of its website and app… Read More

Google’s ‘Project Green Light’ uses AI to improve traffic flow, cut emissions in Seattle and elsewhere

Next time you avoid sitting at a red light in Seattle, Google’s “Project Green Light” might have something to do… Read More

Amazon is mum on upcoming Seattle elections after riling up city council races 4 years ago

After repeatedly sparring with the Seattle City Council, Amazon in 2019 poured $1.45 million into the coffers of council candidates… Read More

Washington state senator behind wealth tax proposal responds to Bezos’ departure

Washington Sen. Noel Frame isn’t disappointed in Jeff Bezos’ decision to move to Miami, despite the potential loss of revenue… Read More

Jeff Bezos’ move out of Washington state sparks questions about wealth taxes

Did Jeff Bezos’ decision to leave Washington state for Miami have anything to do with taxes? That’s one question to… Read More

Seattle releases a generative AI policy to set guardrails around new tech for city employees

The City of Seattle on Thursday released its own policy governing use of generative AI tools in a bid to… Read More