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Amperity hit with layoffs as AI changes the shape of the customer data startup and how it operates

The company, which employs more than 200 globally, did not specify how may jobs were cut, only that "a number of talented people are leaving." Read More

Still looking for summer camp? Music-making options – plus pay-what-you-can possibilities – with Mode and MMPA

Got room on the family schedule for summer camp? Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) and Mode Music and Performing Arts have news for you! Mode Music Studios and Mode Music and Performing Arts are inviting West Seattle families to enroll in our summer music programs, with a commitment that finances shouldn’t stand in the way […]

After Months of Questions, Brandon Roy and Garfield Leaders Reflect on a Difficult Chapter

Brandon Roy has returned to his role as head basketball coach at Garfield High School after being cleared of recruiting violation allegations. The reinstatement follows an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that found the claims unsubstantiated, with Roy and Principal Dr. Tarance Hart now committed to moving past the controversy and rebuilding community trust.

Brandon Roy Returns To Garfield After WIAA Investigation Clears Him Of Recruiting Allegations

Brandon Roy, former NBA star and Garfield High School boys basketball head coach, has been reinstated to his coaching position following an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that cleared him of alleged recruiting violations. The WIAA concluded that all evidence supporting the allegations was unsubstantiated, a development that follows significant community scrutiny over his prior dismissal.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: West Seattle’s second Sherwin-Williams Paint store opens

Most of the chain businesses that West Seattle has in multiplicity involve food/drink. Now you can add to the list … paint. More than a decade after a built-from-scratch Sherwin-Williams store opened in Delridge, the paint chain has opened its second West Seattle store in the former Midas space at 4457 Fauntleroy. Thanks to Ian […]

Short-form science: University of Washington researchers launch PaperTok to combat AI slop

A University of Washington team is helping scientists tell their own stories with a free tool that converts dense, jargon-heavy publications into short, accessible videos. Read More

Books, music, theater, more for your West Seattle Thursday

(Reader photo – Admiral’s Lorquin butterfly seen in High Point) From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!): WORLD BEATLES DAY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Music and more all day in honor of the Fab Four. (4559 California SW) THURSDAY […]

YOU CAN HELP: Barton P-Patch pizza-and-bagels fundraiser Saturday

Before we get to today’s highlight list, a weekend preview – the Barton P-Patch invites you to visit during its tasty summer fundraiser: Kick off summer at the Barton P-Patch! Join us for handcrafted bagels, woodfired pizza, and live music this Saturday. Now in our fifteenth summer at the garden, we are excited to once […]

Everything You Need To Know As The World Cup – Including Team USA – Sprints Toward The Knockout Rounds

The United States Men's National Team is slated to compete against Turkey in its final group stage match. While the outcome carries minimal direct implications for tournament advancement, the game is pivotal for sustaining the national momentum and public engagement generated by the team's World Cup campaign.

Sony cuts ‘significant number’ of jobs at Bungie following end of ‘Destiny 2’ development

Bungie, the Bellevue, Wash.-based creator of the Halo and Destiny video game franchises, was hit by new round of layoffs Wednesday as the Sony-owned studio undergoes a reorganization following the end of development on its long-running online shooter Destiny 2. Read More

GeekWire 200 update: New unicorns and a hardware surge remake our list of top Pacific NW startups

The latest GeekWire 200, our quarterly ranking of the top Pacific Northwest startups, reflects a shift toward companies building physical products — rockets, fusion reactors, robots and space-based data centers. Starcloud was the biggest mover, two new unicorns joined the list, and Helion held the No. 1 spot. Read More