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 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
