Tag: Seattle
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Seattle eBroomer pilot for electric city fleet
SDOT explores electric sweepers to align with climate justice goals The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is taking a significant step toward reducing its carbon footprint with the initiation of the eBroomer Pilot Program. The aim? To test the viability of replacing its carbon-emitting vehicle fleet with zero-emissions alternatives, such as electric bike lane sweepers.…
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The Maritime Innovation Center: Seattle’s maritime future
The Port of Seattle’s flagship project for maritime innovation and sustainability The maritime industry in Seattle is on the brink of a transformative era, with the establishment of the Maritime Innovation Center (MInC). As part of the efforts to modernize Fishermen’s Terminal, this initiative brings innovation, sustainability, and job creation under one roof. Here’s what…
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Theo Chocolate merging with American Licorice Company
Future outlook for the organic chocolate company Theo Chocolate (Theo) announced its intention to merge with American Licorice Company (ALC). This announcement follows a strategic restructuring of Theo’s operations and a shift in its manufacturing approach. “Like other businesses, we are contending with rising costs across all aspects of our manufacturing and supply chain, requiring…
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Drive into the Pacific Northwest with “Pacific Drive”
Explore a surreal world in a survival driving game by Seattle-based Ironwood Studios The Pacific Northwest never looked so strange—or so inviting. Prepare to embark on a journey where the lines blur between the familiar and the surreal, as Seattle-based Ironwood Studios is set to release its newest game, Pacific Drive. Your car becomes your…
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DARPA’s ERI Summit 2023: microelectronics innovation
Shaping the future of microelectronics manufacturing and security The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) gears up to host the 2023 Electronics Resurgence Initiative (ERI) Summit in Seattle. With a strong focus on microelectronics R&D and manufacturing, the summit aims to convene thought leaders and innovators in the industry for important dialogues and displays of…
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Seattle’s COVID-19 recovery: plans for a more livable city
With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood? By Josh Cohen / Crosscut.com February 22, 2023 Pegasus Coffee has seen its share of Downtown Seattle’s ups and downs over the decades. It opened in the Dexter Horton Building on Third Avenue and Cherry Street in…
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Heat pump installation required for all new homes in Washington
Starting July 2023, all new homes and apartments in Washington will be required to install heat pumps, according to a ruling by the Washington State Building Code Council. The installation of heat pumps in residential dwellings aims to help the state reduce carbon emissions by electrifying the heating systems of new buildings. This measure aligns…