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 Oct. 12, 2025.
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A first look at the Amazon-backed, next-generation nuclear facility planned for Washington state
A project to build one of the nation’s first next-gen nuclear facilities has just announced its name — the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility — and shared renderings of the plant. … Read More
Helion lands permit for constructing reactor building at Washington site that aims to be first fusion plant
Helion Energy has secured a permit unlocking the next phase of construction for what it hopes will be the world’s first commercial fusion plant. … Read More
Seattle shakes again as Mariners grand slam triggers another big burst of seismic activity
An eighth-inning blast by Geno Suarez sent more than 46,000 fans into a frenzy and generated earthquake-like activity registered by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. … Read More
F5 discloses major security breach linked to nation-state hackers
The Seattle-based company disclosed the incident Wednesday in an SEC filing and a customer memo, saying the attacker maintained “long-term, persistent access” to some of its product development and engineering systems before the breach was contained. … Read More
LinkedIn’s list of top 50 U.S. startups includes three emerging companies from Seattle area
The list is based on metrics such as employee growth, job seeker interest, attraction of top talent, and engagement with the company’s LinkedIn page. … Read More
Amazon HQ building will become new home for longtime Seattle ceramics nonprofit
The 59-year-old organization is leaving Pioneer Square and moving to a 10,000-square-foot location in Amazon’s Nitro North building previously occupied by Glassybaby. … Read More
Seattle startup bets on sodium batteries as cheaper, safer alternative to lithium
While most battery startups chase lithium, a new Seattle startup called Emerald Battery is betting on an abundant alternative: sodium. … Read More
Tech Moves: Amazon AI VP departs for CoreWeave; F5 adds tech exec
In the latest Pacific Northwest tech moves, an Amazon AI VP departs for CoreWeave, F5 names tech exec, and other job changes. … Read More
Seattle vs. Toronto: As Mariners and Blue Jays battle on the field, which city has the better tech hub?
Seattle and Toronto are squaring off on the baseball diamond this week in the American League Championship Series. … Read More
Civic leaders pitch ambitious Seattle-Tacoma electric ferry plan as World Cup deadline looms
A pilot electric ferry service between Seattle and nearby Tacoma could debut next summer to serve the surge of World Cup tourists expected in the region. … Read More
