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Seattle repeals head tax 7-2 in dramatic reversal that leaves city divided over homeless crisis

Seattle’s new per-employee tax on large businesses to fund affordable housing is officially dead, bringing an end to one of… Read More

Artist builds LEGO scene for a modern day Seattle, with iconic buildings — and tents on the streets

As an artist working with LEGO bricks, Iain Heath has created pieces that capture iconic figures of popular culture and… Read More

Head tax is a ‘redefining moment’ for Seattle and start of a larger discussion, councilmember says

Debate over Seattle’s controversial “head tax” often focuses on what the city is or isn’t doing about a surging homelessness problem… Read More

Amazon shareholder meeting preview: Tech giant to face protests and proposals at annual event

Amazon shareholders will congregate in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood Wednesday morning for the tech giant’s annual meeting, listening to CEO Jeff… Read More

At odds with Seattle on head tax, Paul Allen’s Vulcan builds tiny-house village to shelter homeless people

More than 500 employees and volunteers organized by Paul Allen’s Vulcan Inc. will spend Friday hammering, sawing, painting, and assembling 30… Read More

FAQ: Everything you need to know about Seattle’s proposed ‘Amazon tax’

UPDATE, Monday afternoon: Seattle passes smaller ‘head tax’ on big companies, but will compromise appease Amazon? The full Seattle City… Read More

Zillow CEO calls ‘head tax’ proposal ‘misguided’ and says company could look to grow outside Seattle

A week after Amazon said it will pause construction on a new office tower in Seattle and reconsider whether it… Read More

Podcast

Amazon’s tax fight explained, and why it could have a huge effect in Seattle and among HQ2 hopefuls

There’s a rumble in the concrete jungle. A conflict between the Seattle City Council and Amazon boiled over this week,… Read More

Startup looks to connect travelers with Seattle hosts and use tourism dollars to help homeless

A new campaign spearheaded by a Seattle startup aims to help travelers to the city find a place to stay… Read More

Working Geek: Zillow VP Rebekah Bastian uses aerial acrobatics to help balance kids and career with social-issue focus

In her first 12 years at Zillow Group, Rebekah Bastian juggled career and a variety of volunteering and mentoring roles.… Read More

Zillow data: Seattle has 3rd largest homeless population in U.S., as rising rents take a toll

Rents are at all-time highs in tech hubs like Seattle, and new data from Zillow show how rent hikes in… Read More

#SeaHomeless: As housing prices soar, tech sector steps up efforts to ease homeless crisis

In 2017, tech businesses and leaders have stepped up as never before to help people who are homeless in the… Read More

Nonprofit FareStart to open 5 new eateries in Seattle next month in Amazon partnership

The nonprofit FareStart announced today that the five restaurants and cafes that it’s launching with Amazon’s help will be ready… Read More

TUNE employees build a tiny home for the Pod Project in effort to address homelessness

While everyone seemed to be out soaking up some rare Seattle sunshine this weekend, about a dozen TUNE employees were building… Read More

This Week in Seattle: AG won’t stop suing Trump, Amazon HQ to host homeless shelter, new bike shares ride into town

Mayoral candidates line up in the wake of Murray’s exit Seattle Mayor Ed Murray ended his bid for re-election Tuesday… Read More

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Paul Allen Foundation announce $35M plan to support homeless families

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s foundation announced a $35 million partnership Wednesday aimed at tackling the… Read More

$275M Seattle property tax levy to fight homelessness pulled in favor of countywide sales tax measure

Seattle is pulling the plug on the $275 million property tax levy to tackle the city’s homelessness problem in favor of… Read More

Watch this striking virtual reality footage chronicling Seattle’s homeless crisis

Virtual reality adds an immersive power to video that has the ability to transport us to places we could only… Read More

Seattle Facebook workers assemble 1,000 care packages as part of effort to aid city’s homeless

Homelessness has become a critical issue in Seattle as the city continues to evolve and grapple with growth and affordability.… Read More

Guest post: Seattle should start looking at homelessness as an innovation opportunity

Profiting from the homeless feels wrong but with more and more people struggling to put a roof over their heads… Read More

Amazon’s first ‘Nonprofit Expo’ encourages employees to give back through volunteering

Amazon employees interested in giving back had the chance yesterday to chat with representatives from nearly 70 local charitable organizations… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: The story behind Amazon’s new plane, Seattle’s growth challenges, and more

This week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast: Amazon unveiled the first-ever Prime freighter plane this week: Amazon One, a re-purposed… Read More

#SeaHomeless: Finding affordable, innovative ways to harness technology to combat homelessness

Pull up the Facing Homelessness page on Facebook and you might learn that Eric and Michelle have been living out… Read More

New ‘WeCount’ app enables direct donations of essential items to homeless people

Seattle-area residents eager to help people who are homeless have a new web-based app that will allow them to more… Read More

Calendar Picks: Emerald City Comicon is this weekend, the Upsidedown Startup, Networking 101 and more

Emerald City Comicon is here. The Northwest’s premier comic book and pop culture convention is taking over the Washington State… Read More

The rise of Nextdoor in Seattle: Neighborhood social network sparks community and controversy in modern-day boomtown

On a trip to Seattle a few months ago, a New Orleans photographer’s high-end camera was stolen, along with the… Read More