Amazon Abandons HQ2 Campus in New York
After months of fierce opposition from local leaders, the New York Times reports that Amazon has decided to pull out of…
You Can Now Buy the House Where Jeff Bezos Started Amazon, If You Really Have to Or Something
If you have ever, for some ungodly reason, desired to live in Jeff Bezos’s old house—well you can do that now, for the…
The Science Behind Seattle's Historic Snow
Seattle is no stranger to wet winters, but usually it falls as drizzle, mist, and other forms of liquid precipitation.…
Washington Reels From Snow-Induced Mayhem as It Braces for More Unusual Winter Weather
Washington state knew that it was in for an unusual snow event over the weekend—but the storm delivered a full-on…
Washington Governor Declares State of Emergency as It Braces for Biggest Snowstorm in Years
As the Pacific Northwest hunkers down, huddles up, and prepares to be pummeled by snow, Washington Governor Jay Inslee…
Large Steel Balls Wreak Havoc on Seattle Neighborhood After Driver Fails to Secure His Load
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) was forced to shut down a road in West Seattle on Wednesday after a semi-truck…
Jeff Bezos Now Has a $2 Billion Charity Fund—I Have Some Questions
Jeff Bezos, who is both famously uncharitable and the wealthiest man in modern history, announced today via a tweet…
Hell Yeah, No More Plastic Straws in Seattle
Here’s another reason to love Seattle if you don’t already: The gray city just became the first major one in the U.S.…
Seattle Repeals 'Head Tax' Amid Pressure From Amazon
Less than a month after unanimously passing a contentious tax on big business, Seattle’s city council has voted to…
Against Amazon's Wishes, Seattle Passes 'Head Tax' on Big Businesses
In a unanimous decision (9-0) yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a version of the “head tax” plan—a…
Amazon to Affordable Housing: Screw You
Amazon has a big middle finger today for all the affordable housing proponents out there. According to a Wednesday…
Watch Seattle Evolve and Grow in This Epic Three-Year Timelapse Shot From the Space Needle
Most timelapses condense a few hours or days into bite-size videos that make the world appear to fly by in…
Seattle Offers $85K for Artist to Make Graphic Novel About a Power Plant
Comic book creators who like the rain and steampunk might have just found their dream job. The city of Seattle is…
Researchers Used Rideshare Service To Test a Stingray-Detecting Device
Researchers at the University of Washington are developing tech to detect the use of a controversial device used by law…
Dumbass Convicted Over Pride Parade Drone Crash That Knocked Woman Out Cold
It was supposed to be a celebration LGBT culture, but it ended up serving as a lesson in robot etiquette. On Friday, a…
BMW Remotely Locks Stolen Car With Alleged Thief Still Inside
Last week, a suspected thief’s getaway vehicle turned into his jail cell when BMW employees managed to track and…
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Is Now Taking Public Nominations
The EMP Museum of Seattle is home to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and this year, they’re asking the public for…
The Two-Mile-Long Tunnel Beneath Seattle Makes Humans Look So Tiny
One of the major elements of the the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program will be the gigantic SR 99 tunnel which wil…
Fearing Cannibalism, Aquarium Cancels Octopus Sex Show on Valentine's Day
At the Seattle Aquarium, the annual tradition of watching live octopuses bone on Valentine’s Day was canceled last…