Jimothy keeps on giving: Amazon and others match winning bid for raccoon art, to benefit food bank
20 juillet 2026
A painting of the short-spined raccoon by prolific Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward attracted a winning bid of $6,543.21 in an informal Instagram auction this weekend, with all proceeds directed to the Ballard Food Bank. Read More
Protesters confront Microsoft CSO over carbon goals and AI, disrupting climate event
20 juillet 2026
A fireside chat with Microsoft Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, moderated by GeekWire reporter Lisa Stiffler at a PNW Climate Week closing event, was derailed by protesters raising concerns about data center energy impacts. Read More
Veteran Microsoft security executive joins AWS amid broader reshuffle in Redmond
20 juillet 2026
Rudra "Rudy" Mitra, who led Microsoft's Purview data-security business, is joining Amazon Web Services as vice president of security services. His move is part of a broader reshuffling of Microsoft's security leadership this year under new chief Hayete Gallot. Read More
UK data center startup Nscale bets big on Bellevue for U.S. engineering hub amid AI boom
20 juillet 2026
AI infrastructure company Nscale is expanding its presence in Bellevue with a new U.S. engineering headquarters, adding to the Eastside's growing role as a hub for artificial intelligence talent and cloud computing infrastructure. Read More
8-bit ‘Jimothy’: Viral sensation raids trash cans, eludes paparazzi in Seattle creator’s video game
20 juillet 2026
Jimothy, the short-spined Seattle raccoon, has become a global sensation whose likeness has been immortalized in artwork, clothing, songs and tattoos — and now a video game created in the creature's hometown. Read More
Etzioni on AI: Uncle Sam wants a stake in leading AI companies — what could possibly go wrong?
19 juillet 2026
Although bipartisan momentum is building for the federal government to take equity positions in major AI firms, this strategy risks compromising regulatory neutrality unless strict guardrails and sunset clauses are established. Read More
Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of July 12, 2026
19 juillet 2026
See the technology stories that people were reading on GeekWire for the week of July 12, 2026. Read More
AI weapons under scrutiny as activists plan weekend protest at Anduril’s Seattle office
18 juillet 2026
Activists plan a Sunday protest outside Anduril's Seattle office over AI-powered military technology, as the defense company expands its presence in Washington. Read More
Silicon Valley icon Vinod Khosla: What kind of Seahawks owner will he be?
18 juillet 2026
Silicon Valley legend Vinod Khosla's family is leading a group that's buying the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion. We dug into hours of his talks and interviews to answer the big questions on this week's GeekWire Podcast. Read More
Ditch your smartphone for a flip phone for a month? This group wants Seattleites to try
17 juillet 2026
In one of the world’s biggest technology hubs, a growing group of Seattle residents is trying something counterintuitive: spending a month with fewer digital distractions by trading smartphones for “dumb phones Read More
Seattle indie hit ‘Stardew Valley’ is coming to ‘Magic: The Gathering’
17 juillet 2026
Stardew Valley, the blockbuster farming sim from solo Seattle developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, is coming to Magic: The Gathering via a three-part Secret Lair drop from Renton-based Wizards of the Coast — with original pixel art from Barone himself. Read More
Icertis CEO is departing; contract management company names CFO and board member interim leaders
17 juillet 2026
Anand Subbaraman is departing as CEO of Icertis less than a year after taking the role. CFO Rajat Bahri and board member Jim Moffatt will serve as interim co-CEOs while the Bellevue company searches for a permanent leader. Read More
Departing AWS exec Dave Brown is reportedly joining Meta, as Facebook parent mulls its own cloud
17 juillet 2026
Dave Brown, the senior AWS executive whose departure Amazon announced this week, is joining Meta to work on its data center build-out, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move comes as Meta weighs whether to launch a cloud business of its own, which would put it in competition with AWS. R...
Seattle Sounders FC pay tribute to S. ‘Soma’ Somasegar, beloved tech leader and team owner
17 juillet 2026
The Seattle Sounders honored the late S. "Soma" Somasegar before Thursday night's match against the Portland Timbers, recognizing the Microsoft and Madrona leader, startup mentor, and Sounders minority owner whose impact extended far beyond Seattle's technology community. Read More
Seattle region’s office market shows signs of life as AI companies bring stability
17 juillet 2026
A new report finds the Seattle-area office market is on steadier footing, helped by AI companies opening engineering hubs across the region. Technology firms accounted for 42.5% of leasing activity in the second quarter. Read More