IBM and 19 other companies have joined Amazon's Climate Pledge, committing to neutralize their carbon emissions, Amazon announced Wednesday. The new signatories include Seattle-based companies MiiR, the upscale thermos manufacturer, ...
Environment
Feb 18, 2021
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An orca known as Tahlequah, who raised worldwide concern when she carried her dead calf for 17 days and more than 1,000 miles almost two years ago, is pregnant, scientists said.
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2020
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Wildlife officials in the US state of Washington on Monday were probing what prompted a cougar to attack two cyclists over the weekend, leaving one dead and the other seriously injured.
Ecology
May 21, 2018
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After a ramp-up of hiring last year, Amazon says it will cut a "small" number of positions at its Seattle headquarters.
Business
Feb 12, 2018
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The Boeing Co. is reportedly taking steps to eliminate 10 percent of its workforce in Washington state.
Business
Mar 30, 2016
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Environmental activists in Seattle paddled out to sea to protest a Shell oil rig moored off the coast of the US city that is headed for Arctic drilling, local media reported.
Environment
May 17, 2015
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A Seattle-area taxi drivers organization has sued an app-based ridesharing service, alleging that Uber violates multiple laws and regulations, thus harming taxi drivers and the public.
Business
Mar 25, 2014
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FBI agents arrested a former Microsoft employee Wednesday on charges that he stole trade secrets from the company and leaked them to a blogger.
Business
Mar 20, 2014
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