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GeekWire
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Protesters confront Microsoft CSO over carbon goals and AI, disrupting climate event
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
GeekWire
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Veteran Microsoft security executive joins AWS amid broader reshuffle in Redmond
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
GeekWire
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UK data center startup Nscale bets big on Bellevue for U.S. engineering hub amid AI boom
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
GeekWire
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8-bit ‘Jimothy’: Viral sensation raids trash cans, eludes paparazzi in Seattle creator’s video game
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
Seattle Medium
about 5 hours
Dr. Angela Griffin, Byrd Barr Place Honored For Leadership, Community Impact
Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, recently discussed the organization's significant recognition at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards during an appearance on the Rhythm & News Podcast. Byrd Barr Place, a cornerstone of Seattle's Black community for over six decades, was honored as Best Community Advocate in Education and runner-up for Best Non-Profit Organization, with Dr. Griffin herself named Best CEO/Executive Director in the nonprofit category.
Seattle Medium
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Podcast: LaShellé Wines Founder Nicole Camp Named Seattle Medium Readers’ Choice Best Black Winemaker
Nicole Camp, founder and winemaker of LaShellé Wines, one of Washington state's few Black woman-owned wineries, has been honored as Best Black Winemaker in The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards.
Seattle Medium
about 5 hours
Podcast: Rainier Beach High’s Rebuild Nears End, Realizing Community’s Modern Vision
After nearly six years of planning, construction, and community collaboration, Rainier Beach High School's extensive rebuild is nearing completion. The project will deliver a modern campus featuring updated classrooms, expanded athletic facilities, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center, all shaped by years of community input to better serve students, families, and the entire Southeast Seattle community. Lydig Construction served as the general contractor, transforming this collective vision into reality.
Seattle Medium
about 5 hours
Heat Advisory Issued for Western Washington as Temperatures Climb Into the 90s
Western Washington is bracing for a multi-day Heat Advisory beginning Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous temperatures, elevated wildfire risk, and incoming wildfire smoke from British Columbia, posing significant health and environmental concerns.
Seattle Medium
about 5 hours
The World Cup Is Over, Long Live The World Cup: A Look Back At One Of The Best Tournaments Ever
Spain has secured the 2026 World Cup title, concluding a tournament widely recognized as a resounding success. The event was distinguished by exceptional individual performances and notable underdog narratives, contributing to a memorable global sporting spectacle.
Seattle Medium
about 6 hours
Renee Messelin, First Black Woman Soldier To Serve Overseas, Honored At Lincoln Cemetery Memorial
A powerful ceremony in Elwood, Illinois, recently honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military. This recognition highlights Messelin's pioneering service, which had previously been obscured, marking a significant step in acknowledging her historical contributions.
Seattle Medium
about 6 hours
EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a decision to delay or adjust stricter diesel emission standards, a move the agency projects will save the trucking industry billions. However, public health advocates contend that this rollback disproportionately harms Black communities, who are already overexposed to traffic-related pollution near freight corridors due to historical inequities.
Seattle Medium
about 6 hours
Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A recent Word In Black livestream event convened experts, including Dr. Kaytura Felix and Tamara Mason, to address the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women. The panel concluded that systemic issues, rather than biological factors, drive these disparities, advocating for community-based solutions such as expanded midwifery care, mental health support, and financial stability initiatives.