Quiet opponent of Oregon data center clean-energy bill? Amazon
A proposal in Oregon would require data centers to use clean energy. There’s not been loud public opposition, but privately, Amazon is working hard to defeat it.
Month: April 2023
Russian President Putin Approves New Foreign Policy Doctrine
Putin holds an online meeting of Russia’s Security Council on 31 March 2023. [The Kremlin website]
RT: Putin approves new foreign policy doctrine The strategic document places a heavy emphasis on the Western “hybrid war” against Russia&nbs…
UW receives $43M to fund hundreds of early childhood educator scholarships
The early child care sector is getting a major influx of cash to help students get degrees in the field and help advocates fight for higher wages.
WA’s biggest ski resort plans big-dollar upgrades but the path ahead is unclear
Over 60 years, Crystal Mountain has tried to build a ski resort that challenges the nation’s best. With deep-pocketed owners, the vision is taking shape.
Bellingham settles claims of fire department corpse abuse for $550K
The city of Bellingham has paid $550,000 in settlements to family members of a man whose dead body was used for medical training without permission.
Using multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Apple says you can’t merge two Apple IDs, but the Family Sharing option could help if you have multiple IDs.
Idaho abortion ‘trafficking’ bill opens Pandora’s box of questions for WA
Can Washington abortion providers schedule appointments with teens in Idaho? Can groups here give youth money to travel across the border for abortions?
Rant and Rave: Cleanup crews are doing great work (if only they didn’t have to)
RANT AND RAVE Rave to the people who have been cleaning up I-405 Eastside. It looks great! Thanks so much! The litter everywhere in our beautiful state has been terrible lately. Rant to companies who adopt a highway and don’t do anything…
Supply and demand govern Crystal’s approach to overcrowding. Prepare to pay up
To tackle overcrowding in a time of surging outdoor recreation, Crystal Mountain sells among the most expensive season passes and lift tickets in North America.
German Police Raid DDoS-Friendly Host ‘FlyHosting’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Authorities in Germany this week seized Internet servers that powered FlyHosting, a dark web offering that catered to cybercriminals operating DDoS-for-hire services, KrebsOnSecurity has learned…