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City Council members join public in scooter test rides as Seattle looks to add transportation option
The plaza in front of Seattle City Hall is crowded Thursday with people curious about stand-up electric scooters and the…
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Tech, politics and the future of Seattle: Big election highlights the city’s great geek divide
Amazon and other technology companies have transformed the city of Seattle, but tech workers often aren’t as engaged with the…
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Amazon bid for business-friendly Seattle council withers as adversary makes surprise comeback
Supporters of Seattle’s head tax rush the City Council chambers during a vote to repeal the controversial legislation at the…
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Week in Geek Podcast: The story behind the dramatic reversal of the ‘Amazon tax’ in Seattle
The fight over taxing big businesses in Seattle took a dramatic turn this week. The Seattle City Council voted to…
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Seattle business leaders ask city to reconsider tax after Amazon polls employees about relocation
Protestors march to Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle to support an earlier plan to impose a new business tax. (‘Tax Amazon’…
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Uber raising trip prices 24% in new year in response to Seattle’s new minimum wage law for drivers
(BigStock Photo) The cost of an Uber trip in Seattle will jump about 24% starting Friday as the ride-hailing company…
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Compassion Seattle initiative to remain off the November ballot, judge rules
Tents line a Downtown Seattle street. (GeekWire Photo / John Cook) The Compassion Seattle ballot initiative, which aimed to overhaul…
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Gig workers deliver message to Seattle City Hall about the need for a minimum wage
To-go bags in front of Seattle City Hall on Wednesday as part of a protest by Seattle food delivery drivers.…
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Seattle lawmakers pass policy setting minimum wage and other protections for gig workers
Supporters of the PayUp policy addressing gig workers demonstrated outside of Seattle’s City Hall, providing an illustration of how much…
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