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GeekWire's Todd Bishop and John Cook recorded a podcast on Sound Transit's new 2 Line, the world's first light rail on a floating bridge, connecting Seattle to Microsoft's Redmond campus. They discuss engineering challenges, regional cooperation, and the future of transit.

Microsoft veteran Eric Boyd has joined AI leader Anthropic to head its infrastructure team, marking a major personnel shift in the competitive AI sector. Concurrently, Tagboard, a Redmond-based live broadcast production company, announced Marty Roberts as its new CEO, succeeding Nathan Peterson. Expedia Group also promoted Ryan Desjardins to Vice President of Technology, bolstering its efforts in AI integration.

Meta is cutting 168 positions in Washington state, predominantly impacting its Reality Labs division across Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue. These layoffs, effective May 8, are part of a broader company-wide restructuring and follow previous reductions as Meta emphasizes efficiency and AI integration.

Smartsheet has announced four C-suite changes, including two new hires and two promotions, as CEO Rajeev Singh continues to build his leadership team after recent layoffs. Separately, fashion rental startup Armoire has appointed Morgan Cundiff as head of product and machine learning. Additionally, long-time Microsoft director Javier Páramo has launched AIQLinea, a new Redmond-based startup focused on guiding companies through AI adoption strategies.

Redmond, Wash. has launched RedLink, a free, on-demand, all-electric shuttle service designed to connect residents and visitors to the light rail. Operated via the Circuit app, the pilot program aims to improve local mobility and offer sustainable transportation within specific Redmond neighborhoods, particularly important as the light rail expands to Seattle. This initiative seeks to reduce personal vehicle usage for transit access.

Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Retires; Asha Sharma Named New Gaming CEO Redmond, WA – February 20, 2026 – Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing a significant leadership transition as Phil Spencer, the long-serving head of