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Cash shortage: Venture capital investing plummets 61 percent in Washington state

Venture capital investing tumbled dramatically in Washington state during the second quarter as $175.8 million was invested across 24 deals,… Read More

Washington is creating Unmanned Systems Industry Council for drone ventures

Officials at the Washington State Department of Commerce are working to create an Unmanned Systems Industry Council to foster commercial… Read More

Washington state orders Kickstarter campaign to pay back funders for not delivering the goods

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to Kickstarter projects that don’t deliver, wonder no more. In a first-of-its-kind ruling in the… Read More

Boeing drone helps fight Washington state wildfires in latest demonstration of UAV technology

Insitu, the Boeing subsidiary that makes unmanned aircraft systems, is helping emergency responders in Washington State as they work to tame wildfires… Read More

New ferry reservation system faces — and mostly passes — Memorial Day test

The online ferry reservation system implemented to alleviate traffic to and from the San Juans appears to be working. That’s… Read More

Tech veteran Alex Alben named Washington state’s first Chief Privacy Officer

Washington state has named its first Chief Privacy Officer. And for many in tech, it’s a familiar name: former RealNetworks… Read More

Dozens of tech, education & nonprofit execs urge passage of Washington computer science bill

[Updated 10:45am to reflect additional signatories] In a strongly worded appeal, five dozen business and education leaders — including those from… Read More

Big data gets huge in Washington: Study ranks state 2nd in big data-related jobs

How big is the field of big data in Washington state? Pretty huge. An estimated 38,170 people work in big… Read More

Seattle police bust record number of drivers for talking on cell phones

We know it’s illegal and dangerous, but the temptation to send a text message or make a phone call while sitting at a… Read More

LG to pay $13M in display price-fixing settlement with Washington state AG

LG has agreed to pay $13 million in restitution to settle a price-fixing lawsuit brought by the Washington State Attorney… Read More

We are the Keepers: Time Capsule makes 1st stop on 400-year journey

It was like witnessing the creation of a “generation ship” — a vessel that requires multiple human lifespans to reach… Read More

Charts: Here’s just how darn important the tech industry is to Washington state

More than 700 people are gathered today at the Technology Alliance’s annual State of Technology Luncheon, a showcase of the… Read More

Stopped in its tracks? Tesla faces ban on new stores in Washington state

Legislation now under consideration in Washington state would effectively prevent Tesla Motors from opening new stores in the state beyond… Read More

Welcome to Washington: The most innovative state in the U.S.

Silicon Valley may get all of the buzz. But don’t underestimate the power of Seattle and its surrounding communities. A… Read More

Wash. colleges debut 5-year engineering program for low-income students

You typically hear the term “redshirt” for collegiate athletics. It’s a title given to athletes who receive an extra year… Read More

Tweet no more: Washington State football bans players from Twitter

A message from Mike Leach to his athletes: Stop Tweeting. On Tuesday, the first-year Washington State head football coach banned… Read More

Microsoft voices support for same-sex marriage in Washington state

Microsoft is among several technology companies that voiced support this week for bills that would legalize same-sex marriage in Washington… Read More

New WA tech chief comes from Microsoft, with cloud cred

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire today named a Microsoft veteran, Bharat Shyam, as the state’s new chief information officer. Shyam, who… Read More

Welcome to Washington: Fastest Internet speeds in the west

Next time you’re cursing your crappy Internet connection, just be thankful that you don’t live in Pocatello. The southeastern Idaho… Read More