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
Culture Like millions of others, the Clintons can't get their taxes done on time More proof that the system is maddeningly complex, confusing, and just painful. Let's do something about it. by O. Casey Corr / April 10, 2008
Politics Maybe it's not so easy keeping factories in Seattle (GM Nameplate) by O. Casey Corr / March 25, 2008
Politics Does Barack Obama have the brass? Alec Baldwin in <i>Glenngary Glen Ross</i>: Have you got the brass, Barack? by O. Casey Corr / March 9, 2008
Politics Olympia's feared watchdog: Brian Sonntag Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag. by O. Casey Corr / March 2, 2008
Tech Hey, Yahoo: Looking for a white knight? How about Exxon? As Microsoft gears up for a takeover battle with Yahoo, there could be an Exx factor. by O. Casey Corr / February 2, 2008
