Get caught up on the most recent know-how and startup information from the previous week. Listed below are the preferred tales 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 challenge to construct one of many nation’s first next-gen nuclear services has simply introduced its identify — the Cascade Superior Power 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 Power has secured a allow unlocking the subsequent section of development for what it hopes would be the world’s first industrial 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 despatched greater than 46,000 followers right into a frenzy and generated earthquake-like exercise registered by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Community. … Read More

F5 discloses major security breach linked to nation-state hackers
The Seattle-based firm disclosed the incident Wednesday in an SEC submitting and a buyer memo, saying the attacker maintained “long-term, persistent entry” to a few of its product growth and engineering methods earlier than the breach was contained. … Read More

LinkedIn’s list of top 50 U.S. startups includes three emerging companies from Seattle area
The checklist relies on metrics similar to worker development, job seeker curiosity, attraction of high expertise, and engagement with the corporate’s LinkedIn web page. … Read More

Amazon HQ building will become new home for longtime Seattle ceramics nonprofit
The 59-year-old group is leaving Pioneer Sq. and transferring to a ten,000-square-foot location in Amazon’s Nitro North constructing beforehand occupied by Glassybaby. … Read More

Seattle startup bets on sodium batteries as cheaper, safer alternative to lithium
Whereas most battery startups chase lithium, a brand new Seattle startup known as Emerald Battery is betting on an considerable various: sodium. … Read More

Tech Moves: Amazon AI VP departs for CoreWeave; F5 adds tech exec
Within the newest Pacific Northwest tech strikes, an Amazon AI VP departs for CoreWeave, F5 names tech exec, and different job adjustments. … 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 within the American League Championship Sequence. … Read More

Civic leaders pitch ambitious Seattle-Tacoma electric ferry plan as World Cup deadline looms
A pilot electrical ferry service between Seattle and close by Tacoma may debut subsequent summer season to serve the surge of World Cup vacationers anticipated within the area. … Read More