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 City's Roosevelt plan could scare other neighborhoods Jim O'Halloran of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association moderates at a planning meeting. by Kent Kammerer / July 27, 2011
Culture Nanny state: Must Seattle mandate paid sick leave? The city would do better to promote the idea of paid sick leave for all workers. That would be a lot closer to real leadership. by Kent Kammerer / May 18, 2011
Culture Government by Tweet Do you 'Like' the Seattle City Council? by Kent Kammerer / April 28, 2011
Tech Sally Jewell and REI: combining nature, service, and community Sally Jewell is CEO of REI by Kent Kammerer / December 19, 2010
Tech One-track education thinking doesn't work well for all Cleveland High School will have a new incarnation under the plan by Kent Kammerer / December 5, 2010
Tech Why businesses worry about Seattle's policies Seattle lost jobs while King County gained them during the past decade. by Kent Kammerer / October 10, 2010
Tech How Seattle went broke A Seattle Department of Transportation crew works on a curb. by Kent Kammerer / May 11, 2010