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 Better health for all gets a digital assist A new effort, Mapping Our Voices for Equality, has grown out of federal efforts to involve more communities in promoting healthy foods and preventing the dangers associated with smoking. by Matt Rosenberg / October 24, 2011
Politics Washington, home of software leaders, gets a bad rap for online transparency. What gives? Washington State Capitol by Matt Rosenberg / March 31, 2011
Politics Digging deep for nuggets of gold in the quest for open government Seattle City Hall by Matt Rosenberg / March 15, 2011
Politics Initiative campaigns: where's the truth? Signature gatherers for an initiative at work in Seattle's Westlake Park. by Matt Rosenberg / June 27, 2010
Tech Openness can make citizens collaborators with officials Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell by Matt Rosenberg / March 3, 2010