Fireball lights up the skies over Pacific Northwest

Fireball lights up PNW skies: What was that flash? Westward-looking skywatchers in locales ranging from Oregon through Western Washington to British Columbia reported seeing a fireball light up the surroundings at 10:18 p.m. on Wednesday. Here’s what experts had to say after reviewing the video. Image above courtesy of Jack Clemens.

I’ll pass: Ever wonder how investors craft their “rejection letters” to startup founders? You can now find out — via a non-fungible token, or NFT, thanks to a new project from a Seattle entrepreneur.

From snow reports to acquisition: Womp, a 12-year-old Bellingham, Wash.-based startup, originally started as a free software program that notified skiers and snowboarders. It morphed into a e-commerce software service that was just acquired by Providence spinout DexCare.

Differing timetables for end of Gates Foundation: Melinda French Gates countered what Bill Gates previously said about when their philanthropic organization will ultimately cease operations. Read more.

Tech Moves: Madrona hired a new partner; Microsoft vet joins Domo; and more key personnel changes. 

More space for Blue Origin: The workforce at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ space venture has been growing by leaps and bounds — and so has the need for office and lab space in the Seattle area.

Startup launches app to ease adoption connections: Seattle-based PairTree aims to help expectant mothers link up with families across the U.S. who are interested in adoption. Read more.