alex halverson
@alexhalverson.bsky.social
business reporter at the seattle times covering amazon, microsoft and the rest / ex - puget sound business journal, seattle p-i / send me leaks/tips at ahalverson@seattletimes.com
some A1 reporting from @jimbrunner.bsky.social on Microsoft’s influence in Olympia (feat. the back of my head) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘What are you doing to us?’ Microsoft throws its weight against wealth tax
To fend off WA taxes on businesses and personal wealth, Microsoft has spearheaded a lobbying campaign and pledged $1 million for a possible ballot measure.
www.seattletimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
some A1 reporting from @jimbrunner.bsky.social on Microsoft’s influence in Olympia (feat. the back of my head) www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Great reporting on the local DEI retreat from @jimbrunner.bsky.social and @alexhalverson.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/business/sta...
Big Seattle brands take cue from Trump, zap mentions of DEI
Amid President Trump's anti-DEI orders, prominent Seattle firms including Amazon, Starbucks and K&L Gates have deleted diversity pledges on their websites.
www.seattletimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Great reporting on the local DEI retreat from @jimbrunner.bsky.social and @alexhalverson.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/business/sta...
REI is laying off hundreds of employees this month as it eliminates its Experiences business — a division of the company it’s had to subsidize with retail profits for decades
Struggling REI cuts hundreds of employees, axes tour and events business
REI is eliminating its outdoor tours, classes and events as it focuses on selling more gear and apparel.
www.seattletimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
REI is laying off hundreds of employees this month as it eliminates its Experiences business — a division of the company it’s had to subsidize with retail profits for decades
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A haunted house but it's just people asking what you're working on.
A haunted house but it's just people asking if you've written anything they would know.
A haunted house, but it's just people saying you would look better without your glasses.
December 17, 2024 at 8:22 PM
A haunted house but it's just people asking what you're working on.
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December 5, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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spent black friday walking around downtown. my main takeaway? e-commerce sales events have taken the festivities out of our day devoted to consumerism www.seattletimes.com/business/bla...
Black Friday isn’t what it used to be in downtown Seattle
There were no fights over TVs or lines wrapped around the block downtown Friday. But some shoppers came downtown to stretch their legs and grab a few deals.
www.seattletimes.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:59 PM
spent black friday walking around downtown. my main takeaway? e-commerce sales events have taken the festivities out of our day devoted to consumerism www.seattletimes.com/business/bla...
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Over at Cascade PBS Union we are fighting for fair wages and a better contract for our journalists. Thanks to @realchangenews.bsky.social and @guyoron.bsky.social for this write up about our efforts www.realchangenews.org/news/2024/11...
Cascade PBS journalists fight for better wages amid news industry decline
Cascade PBS journalists fight for better wages amid news industry decline
www.realchangenews.org
November 26, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Over at Cascade PBS Union we are fighting for fair wages and a better contract for our journalists. Thanks to @realchangenews.bsky.social and @guyoron.bsky.social for this write up about our efforts www.realchangenews.org/news/2024/11...