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Northeastern University students are learning robotics and autonomous driving with a sensor-packed Ford Mustang that collects 10 gigabytes of data per minute. The converted electric SUV is helping them develop navigation tech that could aid everyone from drivers to the visually impaired.
Seattle is letting residents choose where 200 new electric vehicle charging stations will be installed across the city by 2030. The community-driven approach targets neighborhoods where apartment dwellers and street parkers need charging options most.
Seattle is making electric vehicle ownership easier for apartment dwellers and street parkers by installing up to 200 new curbside chargers citywide. Residents can apply now to request a charger on their block.
Fifteen volunteers just completed 75 hours of training to support domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in their darkest moments. They'll give up one weekend each month to provide immediate help alongside Seattle police.
A Seattle neighborhood is throwing its annual fall festival this weekend with zero paid staff. Dozens of volunteers are making the Fauntleroy Fall Festival happen through pure community spirit.
Seattle is solving a major barrier to electric vehicle ownership by adding 200 new curbside charging stations for people without driveways or garages. Applications are open now through fall 2027 for residents who need a charger near their home.
After Seattle's Pacific Science Center removed its iconic dinosaur sculptures, devoted fans are creating digital archives and preserving pieces to keep childhood memories alive for future generations.
When Seattle teachers threatened to strike days before school started, parents didn't panic—they rallied behind them. Community support helped secure a last-minute deal that got kids back to class on time.
A former refugee turned Seattle Chamber CEO is making the case that thriving businesses and progressive values aren't enemies—they're partners. Joe Nguyen's message: you can't fund compassion without a healthy economy.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson just signed an executive order creating a new economic task force focused on helping businesses of all sizes thrive in the city. The move comes after an independent report revealed Seattle relies too heavily on large employers for job growth.
Nobel laureate David Baker is launching a $95 million AI-powered research initiative in Seattle to unlock nature's fundamental design principles. The new accelerator could revolutionize how scientists understand and build with biology's building blocks.
The Pacific Northwest's longest-running African American festival returns to Seattle Center this August with free music, art, and a brand new roller rink. Festival Sundiata brings together generations of Black culture and community for a citywide family reunion.