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Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

With $12M second fund, fintech startup aims to pump more cash into climate entrepreneurs

Enduring Planet, a fintech company with Pacific Northwest roots, on Wednesday announced it has closed its second fund at more… Read More

Early-bird Summer Beer Taste tickets now on sale

Early-bird tickets for the PNA’s Summer Beer Taste: Beer Cup 2026 are now on sale! Save $5 off regular ticket prices from now until June 10. Also, new this year […]

Ag tech startup wins top prize as UW’s Dempsey competition awards $92,500 across finalists

The ag tech startup BioBead won the $25,000 grand prize at the University of Washington's 29th annual Dempsey Startup Competition for its biodegradable soil-health pellets, leading a record-breaking field of student entrepreneurs. Read More

Taproot Theatre offers Summer Acting Camps for young performers in PhinneyWood

Families looking for creative summer activities for kids and teens can now register for summer acting camps and classes at Taproot Theatre Company, with a special offer available for new […]

‘Biometrics for things’: Alitheon raises $8M to expand its optical AI tech to ID physical objects

The Bellevue startup's funding will accelerate its FeaturePrint technology, which uses optical AI to create a unique digital "fingerprint" for physical objects — no barcodes, tags, or labels required. Read More

OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future

Amazon knocks Walmart from the top spot on Fortune 500 for the first time in 13 years

Amazon surpassed $700 billion in revenue in 2025 with a 12% year-over-year jump. Just over 20 years ago, the company made its debut on the list at No. 492. Read More