Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 1, 2026.
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Seattle ranked best city to live in U.S. — right as tech leaders threaten to leave over taxes
It feels like every couple of days I stop in my tracks somewhere in Seattle and find myself questioning why on earth I’d want to live anywhere else. … Read More
Amazon lays off robotics staff in latest cuts
The layoffs are separate from Amazon’s broader cuts announced in January that impacted more than 16,000 corporate workers. … Read More
In new letter to governor, Seattle tech leaders say income tax proposal will hurt region’s AI innovation
A group of AI researchers, founders, and investors argue that higher taxes on high earners and investment gains would push top talent and future startups elsewhere at a critical moment in tech. … Read More
Opinion: The narratives and realities of an income tax in Washington
Editor’s note: GeekWire publishes guest opinions to foster informed discussion and highlight a diversity of perspectives on issues shaping the tech and startup community. … Read More
Inside OpenAI’s new Bellevue office: A swanky statement about AI’s impact on the Seattle region
OpenAI marked the grand opening its new office in downtown Bellevue, Wash., its largest outside of San Francisco, with room to grow to 1,400 employees. … Read More
Filing: IPIC closing movie theater near Seattle, will lay off 64 workers amid bankruptcy
IPIC runs luxury theaters known for recliner seating, full food and drink service, and premium movie experiences. The company opened its theater at Redmond Town Center in 2011. … Read More
Washington state bill to ban microchipping of employees heads to governor for approval
The bill prohibits employers from requiring, requesting or coercing employees to have microchips implanted in their bodies as a condition of employment, and would bar the use of subcutaneous tracking or identification technology for workplace management or surveillance. … Read More
Former startup CFO gets 2 years in prison for wire fraud / crypto scheme that cost company $35M
Nevin Shetty, 42, of Mercer Island, Wash., was found guilty last November, after a nine-day jury trial, of four counts of wire fraud. … Read More
Starbucks plans corporate office in Nashville, impacting some Seattle-based supply chain workers
The move is part of Starbucks’ bid to grow across North America and establish “a more strategic presence” in the Southeast region of the U.S., according to Mike Grams, Starbucks chief operating officer. … Read More
Tech Moves: HP director departs; AWS leader leaves; Truveta adds new leaders
— Elizabeth Scallon, a longtime leader in Seattle’s startup ecosystem, has left HP after serving for nearly four years as director of technical and business incubation and strategy. … Read More