This week we’ve been talking about remote work and its potential impact on our community. Remote work options are here to stay and that’s fueled some moving around, mostly within the region.
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Tech for Good Updates
- Amazon donated $7.5 million to help complete a section of Eastrial in Bellevue, a bike and pedestrian trail that will span 42 miles
- Bezos Earth Fund pledged $1 billion to conserve land and sea in critical areas of the world
- Bolt shifted to a 4 day work week for three months and may do it permanently
- LinkedIn launched a new Creator Accelerator Program with a $25 million fund for creators
Individual Actions & Distractions
- Bathe in the forest
- Celebrate the passage of time
- Check out the other concerts coming to town
- Beer + Yoga
- Help rebuild community through good food and generosity
- Make new dog friends
- Have a laugh, have a cry and totally watch Ted Lasso if you haven’t already
- Revisit Nirvana
- Appreciate Hispanic and Latinx contributions during this year’s Heritage month
Local News
- King County will require proof of COVID vaccination for bars, restaurants, and more starting late October
- Mayor Durkan announced the eviction moratorium will stay in place until January 2022
- It looks like the Pfizer vaccine may be available to kids 5-11 by Halloween
- The City of Seattle has bought three new apartment buildings to provide stable housing for those experiencing homelessness
Events
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