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COLUMN | Seattle Had No Homicides in June. Don't Use It to Justify More Policing.

After Seattle's first homicide-free June in 56 years, Marcus Harrison Green asks who gets credit for safety — and who keeps getting cut.

Opinion: The WALL-E Economy

HashiCorp co-founder Armon Dadgar argues that convenience-driven apps and AI are pushing us toward the dystopia depicted in Pixar's 2008 film, and makes the case for regulation and intentional living as the antidote. Read More

June Sets Record for Zero Homicides, Pro Tips for Ballard Seafood Fest, and a "Life Skills" Class for WA High Schools

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Chase Hutchinson. The trio talk about the Seattle Police Department declaring last month to be “homicide free” for the first time in decades. Then they get into how Washington’s superintendent has proposed a mandatory “life skills” class for high school seniors and what they wish we’d all learned before graduating. Plus, updates from Harbor Island Studios, our weekend recommendations, and for our City Cast Seattle Neighbors, a crash course in the beauty of cyberdecks.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 10th episode: pFriem Beer Grand Central Bakery Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Seattle Seahawks sale update: Two front-runners emerge, ex-Seahawk involved in one group

With the start of the NFL’s regular season drawing ever closer, there remains one question hanging over the head of the Seattle Seahawks’ organization: Who will our next owner be? It’s a question that could soon have its answer. According to a report from Front Office Sports’ Ben Horney, the bidding process appears to be […]

Why the video game industry may be sliding toward its next big crash

Commentary: The last couple of weeks have served as a capstone to what’s become a bad few years for the international video game industry. Now it appears the larger sector is headed directly into some significant crash, as several unsustainable practices all seem to be approaching a crisis point at once. Read More

Judge denies FTC request to presume Zillow-Redfin deal ‘unlawful’

A federal court has turned down the Federal Trade Commission's request to declare a rentals deal between Zillow and Redfin "presumptively unlawful" before trial next month. Read More

Seahawks’ Leonard Williams ranked as NFL’s best defensive tackle in ESPN survey

You wanted some respect for Seattle Seahawks players? This should cheer you up… only temporarily. Leonard Williams was brought over to Seattle from the New York Giants in the middle of the 2023 season. While the defense was one of the worst in the league in the final few weeks of the Pete Carroll era, […]

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

Pulse Space wins $40M contract from Space Force to work on space laser power system

Seattle-area startup says its technology could be used for orbital tracking and communication as well as for beamed power. Read More

How Science Is Rewriting Cruising in Antarctica

Can a few scientists turn an end-of-the-world vacation into the world’s best field trip?

Echodyne opens $40M radar factory near Seattle to meet booming demand for drone detection

Echodyne is opening an 86,350-square-foot manufacturing and operations hub in nearby Woodinville, Wash., that it says will eventually be able to produce more than 2,500 radars each month or roughly 30,000 radars annually. Read More

Despite business angst, Washington climbs in CNBC’s state rankings — but still trails its former standing

Washington climbed three spots to No. 11 in CNBC's annual America's Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 14 last year, suggesting that many of the state's underlying competitive strengths remain intact even as debate over its business climate has intensified. Read More