News How big tech monopolies made the internet worse In an interview with the On the Media podcast, writer Cory Doctorow explains how a noncompetitive market has deteriorated the user experience. by Brandon Block / June 4, 2025
Investigations WA law restricts noncompete agreements. They keep popping up anyway A Pasco man is being sued by his former company for breaking a noncompete contract, in a case that tests WA’s ability to enforce its own labor laws. by Brandon Block / November 1, 2024
Investigations Washington public agencies win $121M to extend rural broadband State administrators overruled or helped mediate telecom objections that have previously disqualified local governments from similar grant awards. by Brandon Block / May 30, 2023
Investigations FCC broadband service maps disputed at thousands of WA locations States were given a narrow window to fix long-standing flaws before federal agencies divvy $42B in infrastructure funds. by Brandon Block / January 24, 2023
News New state rules could expand public broadband in rural WA A proposal from Washington's Public Works Board would limit the power of private companies' objections to stall public broadband projects. by Brandon Block / November 17, 2022
Tech A bookstore's slant on the state of the land Steve Jobs at an Apple Developers conference by Peter Miller / January 18, 2012
Tech A clean, well-lighted bookshop Peter Miller's architecture and design bookstore on Seattle's First Avenue by Peter Miller / October 26, 2011
Culture How did we forget civility? Can't find an email or phone number in the state's online directory? Join the club. by Peter Miller / January 4, 2010
Tech Bookstores: Sold down the river Elliott Bay Book Company in its old Pioneer Square location. by Peter Miller / November 22, 2009
