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Traditional map making in a digital world.
Google Maps doesn't have anything on John Loacker. His company has been making Washington State maps for more than century now, a craft that has not only stood the test of time, but has also changed with the times. Today, much of the work is done on computers, but...
A high-tech tunnel? Hey, it’s Washington!
Finally, there's light at the end of the tunnel. After years of work and a few setbacks, the new tunnel that cuts under downtown Seattle to connect the southern and northern parts of the city is finally slated to open by the end of the year. Not only is it a marvel of...
10,000 and counting!
It took Boeing's 737 nearly 40 years to hit the magic 5,000 mark in production. It took just another 12 years to build 5,000 more. Boeing employees celebrated this amazing milestone at the Renton factory recently. Turning out 47 Boeing 737s a month, the factory is not...
A concrete idea for recycling carbon fiber.
Carbon fiber can be found in airplanes, cars and wind turbine blades these days. Unfortunately, about 30% of this miracle material is waste product. Figuring out what to do with much waste carbon fiber has been a problem for the industry, as many of the most popular...
We’re more artsy than New York? Really?
When it comes to being artistic and boasting a rich culture of creativity, Washington State is hard to beat. The other Washington with all its museums took top honors in the U.S. Commerce Department's annual report on arts and culture economies, but Washington State...
The birthplace of the electric bass.
Washington invents a lot of stuff. But some of our inventions are could-haves instead of should-haves. Such is the case with the electric bass guitar. While Fender likes to claim all the fame for inventing the bass guitar, the credit really goes to Paul Tutmarc, a...
Wine industry drinks in its success.
In Washington, wine is as much a family affair as it is a business. There are more than 900 wineries in the state, making it #2 in the U.S. in wine production and a leader in the premium wine category. Wine aficionados can thank families like the Sauers for today's...
10,000 Year Clock has Seattle connections.
The clock is ticking on the 10,000 Year Clock. The clock, which is being built deep inside a mountain in West Texas, has a lot of Seattle connections. Notably, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos started the project with a $40 million investment. Two other...
Phytelligence cultivates new agriculture business model.
Historically, bringing a new variety or species of fruit or vegetable to market has been a decades-long process. But Seattle start-up Phytelligence is about to change all that. The company has come up with a new method for cutting the initial breeding, growing and...
Washington-made SpaceX satellites to take flight.
Washington's commercial space cluster is about to experience a new test of its engineering and design prowess with the launch of two prototype satellites this month. If everything goes smoothly, the Redmond-based SpaceX facility will put the first of thousands of...
An electrifying new way to fly.
Geekwire has reported that Zunum Aero has started construction of the prototype for the new electric motor that will power the Zunum Aero, slated to be flown for the first time next year. The revolutionary new aircraft is being developed by the company in the hopes of...
New Everett airport terminal offers a departure.
Business travelers in the northern part of Washington will be getting a real treat later this year. Three airlines have announced daily flights from the new passenger terminal being built in Everett. Alaska, United and Southwest have all announced they will provide...