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 Seattle’s electric vehicle paradox An electric vehicle plugs into a CenturyLink Field charging station. by Skip Ferderber / December 3, 2012
Tech Tech Scan: Successful vacationing without the tech bulk A new Droid, top, and an iPhone by Skip Ferderber / August 5, 2012
Tech Tech Scan: How to watch the London Olympics here in Seattle Olympic tower by Skip Ferderber / July 26, 2012
Tech Tech Scan: A Netflix approach to online magazines The non-virtual newstand in Pike Place Market (2006). by Skip Ferderber / July 15, 2012
