Paul Allen's cancer has returned
Paul Allen says his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is back.
Billionaire Seahawks owner Paul Allen contributes big to GOP ahead of midterm elections
SEATTLE (AP) — Paul Allen, the billionaire Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers owner and Microsoft co-founder, made his largest-ever foray into congressional politics this year by donating $100,000 to a group seeking to keep Republicans in control of the U.S. House.The Seattle Times reports that the June 14 donation, disclosed in mid-July, went to Protect the House, a committee headed by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.It's the biggest check Allen has ever sent to a federal political candidate or committee, according to a review of Federal Election Commission filings.Protect the House is a joint fundraising committee, a type of group that lets wealthy donors make a single large contribution which is then divided among candidates and political-action committees, or PACs, across the country.FEC records show the largest chunk of Allen's $100,000 went to the National Republican Campaign Committee, which received $33,900.
Paul Allen announces $1 million donation to initiative regulating assault-style weapons
SEATTLE – Paul Allen said on Twitter on Monday that he’s donated $1 million dollars to an initiative that will attempt to reduce assault-weapon violence in Washington.The Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers owner came out in favor of I-1639, the so called safe schools, safe communities initiative.The initiative’s backers say it will “address many of the root causes of recent tragedies,” by:
#ThanksPaul: How Paul Allen saved the Seahawks and built a dynasty
Editor's note: We're re-sharing this article Q13 News put together with Vulcan Productions last year celebrating Paul Allen's 20 year history with the Seattle Seahawks franchise.Paul Allen died Monday at the age of 65.Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft along with Bill Gates, as well as the owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, part-owner of the Seattle Sounders and founder of the Museum of Pop Culture.Read more: ‘A giant in Washington history’: Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of Seahawks, dead at 65
USS Indianapolis wreckage found 72 years later by Paul Allen-led expedition crew
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Civilian researchers say they have located the wreck of the World War II heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis.The ship played a critical role in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before being struck by Japanese torpedoes.The sinking of the Indianapolis remains the Navy's single worst loss at sea.
Paul Allen to donate $30M to permanent housing for homeless in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen will donate $30 million toward the development of a new housing facility for people who are homeless in Seattle.The gift will help cover design and construction costs for Mercy Housing Northwest, a local nonprofit that will operate the facility.The Seattle Times reports Mayor Ed Murray said Wednesday the city will put $5 million toward the project.
Paul Allen donates $40 million to UW computer science department
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen has announced he is giving $40 million to the University of Washington's computer-science department.The Seattle billionaire made the announcement Thursday, The Seattle Times reported (https://goo.gl/yGgLYN).
Upstream: Paul Allen launching SXSW-style music and culture festival in 2017
SEATTLE -- Paul Allen is launching a music and culture festival called Upstream in May of 2017.The three-day festival will take place in Seattle's Pioneer Square, the CenturyLink North Plaza and CenturyLink Event Center.During the day, 200+ artists will meet music professionals and tech and creative experts to talk about the music industry.Then at night, emerging Northwest artists will fill 25 unique venues with their sounds.