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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Glenn Kelman’s next gig: Former Redfin CEO joins venture firm Greylock as executive in residence

Real estate industry icon Glenn Kelman has found his next home — professionally, anyway. The longtime Redfin CEO, who stepped… Read More

Transcript: Here’s what Bill Gates told lawmakers in his recent Epstein testimony

The U.S. House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released the transcript of a closed-door interview in which Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates answered lawmakers' questions, under oath, about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More

Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.

Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

Syndio bets on agentic AI with first acquisition in Seattle pay equity startup’s history

Syndio announced Tuesday that it acquired Embrace.ai, an agentic AI startup whose founders and technology will help Syndio build out its AI-powered compensation platform. Read More

General Fusion announces first steps to deploying its clean energy in Italy as tech uncertainty remains

British Columbia-based General Fusion is charging ahead with its goal of commercializing fusion energy, creating a roadmap for a deployment in Italy, hitting new temperature goals and pursuing an IPO through a SPAC. The progress continues despite setbacks in recent years that include layoffs, a public plea for funding and ongoing uncertainty about the viability of its technology. Read More

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

Business Capital For New Entrepreneurs: Funding Strategies And Credit Tips To Help You Grow

New entrepreneurs in Seattle are leveraging a multi-faceted approach to secure business capital, focusing on strategic planning, accessing local grants, establishing banking relationships, utilizing crowdfunding platforms, and engaging with angel investors or venture capital firms.

Do You Think Seattle Is Benefiting From Hosting The World Cup?

Seattle has benefited from the World Cup, with the city looking more vibrant and businesses seeing increased traffic, although some feel the benefits are limited to the downtown area and that the city's image is being affected.

‘Digit’ maker Agility Robotics to go public in $2.5B deal — here’s what the filings say about its finances

Salem, Ore.-based Agility Robotics, whose two-legged Digit robots have been tested inside Amazon warehouses, is set to become the first publicly traded U.S. company dedicated solely to humanoid robots, beating its Silicon Valley and East Coast rivals to Wall Street. Read More