K2 Space is opening a Seattle‑area engineering hub to support production of large, high‑power satellites after its Gravitas demonstrator reached orbit. The move taps local aerospace talent and follows new defense and commercial contracts.

BEA data show Washington recorded the fastest state-level GDP gain in Q1 2026 — a 4.5% annualized jump driven largely by the information sector and big tech spending.

Valve’s Bellevue hardware team unveiled the Steam Machine, a living‑room SteamOS PC starting at $1,049 and available via a randomized reservation queue through June 25.