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 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
