Seattle falls out of top 10 fastest-growing big cities

Climate lessons from Scandinavia: The annual Nordic Innovation Summit, held this week at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, highlighted the potential for climate tech advancements, with discussions on nuclear power, carbon-neutral cities, and hydrogen fuel. Keynoting the event, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (above) traced his passion for clean energy in part to a trip he made to Stockholm decades ago. Read more. 

A bump in Seattle’s boom: New U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday shows the city’s population growth slowed a bit between July 2022 and July 2023, causing Seattle to fall out of the top 10 fastest-growing big cities in the country. During the tech boom from 2010 to 2020, Seattle’s population grew 21%. Read more.

Alaska Airlines’ new trip planner uses artificial intelligence to help travelers find airfares based on general desires for an itinerary. It’s the latest example of how AI could change the way people search for information online. Read more.

Nexme, a Seattle startup that helps streamline tours for prospective homebuyers, agreed to be acquired by a new real estate company called Finaya.

GoodShip, a trucking logistics startup founded by Convoy vets, raised an $8 million Series A round led by Bessemer.

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