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
Equity Murray puts forward $15 proposal Mayor Ed Murray with the co-chairs of his Income Inequality Advisory Committee, David Rolf (left) and Howard Wright (Right) by Joe Copeland / May 1, 2014
Tech Amazon's latest target: University Book Store An Amazon promotional set-up at the Husky Union Building, where the University Book Store has a branch. by Joe Copeland / January 8, 2014
Equity Future uncertain: Boeing union rejects contract changes Governor Jay Inslee signs Boeing bill, flanked By Sen. Patty Murray, Boeing CEO Ray Conner (second from left) and other state officials. by Joe Copeland / November 13, 2013
Equity South Lake Union: City ought to fight for affordable housing South Lake Union is developing rapidly. by Joe Copeland / April 11, 2013
Politics Insufficient STEM education is costing Washingtonians 25,000 jobs A business group says more money for universities could bring down the unemployment rate statewide. by Joe Copeland / March 26, 2013
