After two years, it looks like offices are starting to officially open again. We know most of you prefer hybrid/remote or something similar. How do you feel about your new work arrangement?
Tech for Good Updates
- Parallel Systems founded by former SpaceX engineers, is currently testing autonomous, zero-emissions rail cars that can drive on tracks independently
- Salesforce will tie executive pay to its ability to hire, retain, and promote employees from underrepresented groups
- Remitly has teamed up with Coinbase to make crypto remittances a reality in Mexico
Individual Actions & Distractions
- Eat at the 11 New Black-Owned Restaurants In Seattle
- Walk and learn about Seattle during a walking tour
- Gain skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies
- Network with educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, and all-around education enthusiasts, with Seattle Ed Tech
- Learn about King County ending COVID vaccine requirements at restaurants, bars, gyms
- See all the colors
- Explore a collection of maps
Local News
- King County is sunsetting the vaccine verification policy for most activities while both the City of Seattle and County gear up to re-open their offices
- Microsoft and Expedia announced the re-opening their offices, possibly kicking off more re-openings around the region
- Twenty-two acres are about to hit the market in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, debates likely to come surrounding the future use of the property
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrel delivered his first ‘state of the city’ with hopes of building a stronger relationship with City Council than his predecessor