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When internet access is life or death: Officials visit Seattle hospital on net neutrality campaign
Rep. Suzan DelBene, left, and Sen. Maria Cantwell speak with Peter Nelsen, a Harborview patient in Seattle who is recovering…
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GeekWire Radio: Using a smartphone to help overcome your bad habits
Can your smartphone assist you stop smoking, or cease overeating? Jonathan Bricker within the KIRO Radio studios. (Erynn Rose Picture) Sure,…
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How cutting-edge genetic tests for kids are creating a conundrum for parents
Health journalist and author Bonnie Rochman. (Photo via Bonnie Rochman) We often think of genetic mutations as ominous, life-threatening mistakes…
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Gates Foundation pledges $100M to fight novel coronavirus
Bill and Melinda Gates. (Gates Foundation photo) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation plans to spend up to $100 million…
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Microsoft, Amazon and others form $2.5M coronavirus response fund
Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks at a 2019 Town Hall event in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) Microsoft, Amazon,…
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Washington state bans large events in three counties to slow spread of COVID-19, governor calls pandemic ‘extremely dangerous’
Gov. Jay Inslee announces a ban on large gatherings in three Washington counties due to COVID-19. (Twitter Photo / GovInslee)…
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Washington state will temporarily close restaurants, bars, and entertainment/recreational facilities
The Brave Horse Tavern was quiet during lunch hour last week in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. (GeekWire Photo /…
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Microsoft and Adaptive Biotechnologies partner to study immune response to COVID-19
Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO Chad Robins. (GeekWire Photo) Microsoft and Seattle-based Adaptive Biotechnologies announced Friday they will work together to map…
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Washington governor avoids ‘shelter in place’ rule, but warns citizens they’re not doing enough
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a 2018 event in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Monica Nickelsburg) Editor’s note: On Monday,…
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