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Washington state backs AI-driven cancer diagnostics and other startup projects

Seattle startup Phase Genomics will develop its platform to detect chromosomal aberrations in cancer with $2.5 million in new funding.… Read More

Phone scam targets Seattle-area residents with callers posing as law enforcement

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is warning residents of the Seattle area about a phone scam in which callers… Read More

Seattle startups move into growing science cluster in South Lake Union

A new science cluster is growing in Seattle. The two 15-story towers of Dexter Yard, with 528,000 square feet of… Read More

Test ride: GeekWire hops in BellHop, a free electric shuttle service in downtown Bellevue

BellHop is up and running in Bellevue, Wash. The free, on-demand electric shuttle service launched Tuesday to provide rides around… Read More

Seattle and King County councilmembers want to help reopen Cinerama theater with $2M in grants

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis and King County Councilmember Joe McDermott are proposing legislation to provide a financial boost to… Read More

Report: Vehicle trips to downtown Seattle aren’t increasing, despite some return-to-office mandates

Despite return-to-office mandates from some Seattle companies such as Amazon and Redfin, vehicle traffic to downtown has not increased through… Read More

Seattle approves law authorizing more automated speed cameras in bid to curb street racing

The Seattle City Council approved legislation Tuesday that paves the way for increased use of automated speed cameras in an… Read More

GM and Inrix work with City of Redmond to analyze road safety data from onboard systems

City officials in Redmond, Wash., believe participating in a project with General Motors and Kirkland-based Inrix will help them target… Read More

Microsoft, Amazon, other tech companies make commitment with White House for responsible AI

A group of seven tech companies made a series of voluntary commitments with the White House to develop AI responsibly… Read More

Zillow releases tool to make rental costs more transparent, as White House targets ‘junk fees’

Housing platforms including Zillow now display “junk fees” on rental listings to provide renters with a more accurate picture of… Read More

Bellevue teams with electric transportation startup Circuit for free shuttle service

Circuit, an on-demand electric shuttle service, is coming to Bellevue, Wash., to provide free rides to people looking to move… Read More

McKinsey report details how hybrid work is ‘here to stay’ and the ripple effects on real estate

A new report by consulting firm McKinsey & Co. highlights “substantial” challenges for cities and commercial real estate players due… Read More

AI envisioned the future of downtown Seattle. Here’s where it fell short.

Can AI help the transform the future of downtown Seattle? In a recent update to its “Downtown Activation Plan” aimed… Read More

Meet the new leader of Sea.citi, a nonprofit that aims to engage Seattle tech workers with civic life

Terrance Stevenson is bringing his passion for peace-building, community development, and innovation to the Seattle tech industry. Stevenson this week… Read More

Downtown Seattle worker traffic slowly increasing, but still lags behind most U.S. cities

The Downtown Seattle Association released new monthly figures for worker traffic, with the percentage of returning workers (compared to 2019… Read More

Tech CEOs and professors on how the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling could impact hiring

Last month’s Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions may have ripple effects beyond education and into… Read More

Seattle mayor expands tech tool built with Google to streamline benefit program application process

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the expansion Wednesday of CiviForm, a technology platform that helps residents apply to City of Seattle… Read More

Seattle lands $393K in federal funds to help residents get high-speed internet

The City of Seattle received $393,200 as part of a federal grant program to help lower-income residents get free or… Read More

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What generative AI means for cities: Municipal tech leaders face unique workplace and policy issues

If the use of generative AI in the workplace didn’t seem complicated enough already, just consider what it means for… Read More

City of Seattle awards $545k in grants to 18 nonprofits working to expand digital literacy

The City of Seattle is awarding $545,000 in Technology Matching Fund grants to help support 18 nonprofit organizations and their… Read More

Seattle mayor unveils goals and timelines for plan to build a ‘downtown of the future’

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell officially rolled out his “Downtown Activation Plan” on Wednesday, providing more details on a series of… Read More

From vacant storefronts to vibrant hubs: Revisiting ‘third places’ for urban resilience

In Seattle, city government and the Downtown Seattle Association continue to build on the “Amazon Great Return” through a variety… Read More

Seattle seeking artist to create design elements for electric vehicle charging stations across city

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) and Seattle City Light are looking for an artist to help add… Read More

Seattle councilmember targets ‘top 1%’ with capital gains tax proposal mimicking new state law

Washington state’s controversial capital gains tax went into effect earlier this year. Now a similar tax could come to Seattle… Read More

Seattle mayor reveals top ideas in potential plan to convert some downtown office space to housing

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s desire to potentially convert some of the city’s downtown office space into housing and other commercial… Read More

Downtown Seattle activity hits new high since pandemic, buoyed by Amazon office mandate

Foot traffic in downtown Seattle and around Amazon’s headquarters hit record highs in May, as measured since March 2020 when… Read More

Seattle Metro Chamber survey shows high adoption of hybrid work and most popular days in office

A survey by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce found that a hybrid work model is the most popular option… Read More

Car and foot traffic data show impact of Amazon’s return to office mandate on Seattle commutes

Amazon workers are back. And so is the traffic. Data from transportation analytics provider Inrix shows average commute speeds dropping… Read More

It’s not just about bringing workers back to the office: 10 indicators of a downtown resurgence

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant transformations to cities worldwide. The road to recovery is complex and not always predictable. … Read More

Google to pay nearly $40M to Washington state after lawsuit over location tracking

Google will pay Washington state $39.9 million after a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Bob Ferguson accused the tech giant… Read More