Seattle mayor says Microsoft and Amazon have a ‘moral obligation’ to give back to the city

Harrell's comments reflect a delicate balance faced by city leaders — ensuring that Seattle's global tech corporations ...
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Microsoft Build says goodbye to Seattle — drugs, crime, and homelessness allegedly to blame

Microsoft will not hold its Build developer conference in Seattle, Washington, in 2026. The change appears to be permanent, or at least long-term, because the tech giant has reportedly canceled holds ...
The Business Journals

With Microsoft adding new retail stores, some are asking why

As Microsoft prepares to roll out dozens more of its own stores nationwide -- challenging archrival Apple in America's shopping malls -- the Redmond tech giant's retail strategy remains murky to some ...
Seattle Times

Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down

With Microsoft’s latest layoffs Wednesday, the quickening contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like previous industry meltdowns, when mounting job losses signaled deep disruptions in ...