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 The death of the suburban corporate campus Weyerhasuser current corporate headquarters, a symbol of another time. by Mark Hinshaw / September 1, 2014
Culture The Pioneer Square renaissance is through with fits & starts There are new bars and restaurants, yes, but also the new housing, retail and amenities that drive real city living. by Mark Hinshaw / August 5, 2014
Culture For Lease: Tunnel. One of a kind. Never used. The hole that Bertha built. by Mark Hinshaw / February 21, 2014
Tech Stealthbucks: The non-Starbucks Starbucks Don't be fooled: It's a Starbucks. by Mark Hinshaw / January 26, 2014
Culture Death of another corporate icon Architectural sketch of the old Sears (now Starbucks) center. by Mark Hinshaw / November 11, 2013
