Last week our CEO, Nicholas Merriam, was out discussing the recent return to the office announcements. “We’re in the early days of this great experiment around remote and hybrid work,” Merriam says. “This is just beginning.” Read the full story here.
Tech for Good Updates
- Amazon, Expedia, Zillow, and others funded “Partnership for Zero” at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority to the tune of $10 million
- Bolt is nudging users away from cars for short trips with the aim of cutting urban carbon emissions
- AWS has hired its 1,000th apprentice for the technical training program focused on upskilling military veterans and their spouses
- LinkedIn has a new feature that allows users to block political posts from entering their news feed
Individual Actions & Distractions
- Join the Seattle Disability Commission: Individuals who live or work in Seattle and are passionate about working with local government officials to improve experiences within disability communities are encouraged to apply
- Help restore Isaac Evans Park
- Bring joy and build relationships while volunteering: play chess at Providence ElderPlace
- Get free 1:1 help with your taxes in person at the Central Library and online through partnerships with the United Way and AARP.
- Peruse a collection of fiction written by Black American authors published between 2019 and 2021
- Celebrate your awesomeness at Love in the Market
Local News
- 16 Seattle-area chefs and restaurants nominated for revamped James Beard Awards, aimed at diversity, equity and excellence
- Seattle’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end after being in place for nearly two years
- Remote work may end soon, but will crime keep downtown tech employees from returning to the office?