Politics New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off. by Melissa Santos / July 16, 2021
Politics Technology vs. privacy: Washington looks to regulate facial recognition tools in 2020 Sea-Tac Airport recently halted use of the technology. Now, state lawmakers in Olympia are looking to adopt statewide rules. by Melissa Santos / January 3, 2020
Tech Ballmer buys LA team: A seismic dropping of NW jaws Steve Ballmer tears up during his Microsoft farewll address. by Art Thiel / May 29, 2014
Tech Why Chris Hansen keeps fighting for a Seattle NBA team Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Art Thiel / May 15, 2013
Tech The Mariners: Free merch does not a baseball team make Keep your merchandise, Mariners. What fans need is good baseball. by Art Thiel / May 9, 2013
Tech Fantasy basketball: Seattle's road to a Chris Hansen NBA team Seattle City Council members Mike O'Brien (left), Sally Clark, and Tim Burgess discuss a letter to Chris Hansen. by Art Thiel / May 2, 2013
Tech How Sacramento hopes to use a billionaire to reel NBA back in Larry Ellison by Art Thiel / January 24, 2013
Tech Money talks in favor of an NBA team in Seattle Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Art Thiel / January 9, 2013
Politics Japan's survivors bring new dimension to Mariners' opener A year later, devastation dots the landscape around Ishinomaki. by Art Thiel / March 28, 2012
Tech Are the Sonics here yet? No, and patience is critical This proposal looks like it will work, but nothing will be easy. by Art Thiel / February 16, 2012