News Category: Come Home Washington

The Simple Privilege of Resettling to a Small Town

A big city journalist follows through on a “crazy” idea of moving to a place where adults are satisfied, children have support, and people look out for each other.

Technology and the Talent Shortage – How staffing agencies are adapting to the supply and demand gap.

“Employers need to embrace greater inclusivity when recruiting and hiring and give qualified individuals a second chance at success in life — particularly when the U.S. labor market is the tightest in history.”

Something Special Is Happening in Rural America

There is a “brain gain” afoot that suggests a national homecoming to less bustling spaces.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to be first statewide agency to host artist-in-residence

Applications are now open for artists interested in the year-long position, which will be located within WSDOT.

Michael Mattmiller Resigns as Seattle’s Chief Technology Officer – National Search Launched

Mattmiller has been one of the more prominent tech leaders within major American cities over the past four years, regularly being recognized for his leadership and the work his department has done.

Seattle’s software job openings outpace Silicon Valley’s

Seattle is home to more open software jobs than Silicon Valley, accounting for one out of every six postings in the U.S.

Seattle in Search of Smart City Czar to Drive Collaboration, Consistency in Deployments

Seattle’s smart city coordinator will be someone who can help smart initiatives both internally and with outside partners, including the MetroLab Network and the University of Washington.

Washington Career Opportunity – Economic Development Planner – Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments

The successful candidate will be a key player in identifying and cultivating economic development opportunities within a three-county region in Southwest Washington