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May. 14, 2026
Plan ahead for Memorial Day travel: Expect delays on Washington’s busiest routes
Washington State Department of Transportation
OLYMPIA – Memorial Day weekend often signals the unofficial start of summer – and a significant increase in travel across Washington.
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Desi Comedy Fest Brings Its Acclaimed South Asian Comedy Showcase to Detroit for One Night Only
EIN Presswire
DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DETROIT, MI — A city built on grit, culture, music, and reinvention is about to get a night of fearless laughter.
May. 12, 2026
Lodging Dynamics CEO Jamie Caraher Honored as 2026 CEO of the Year by Utah Business
EIN Presswire
Caraher’s tenure marks a 400% expansion and the launch of a high-performance operating platform for hotel owners nationwide PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics)...
May. 12, 2026
Harbour Air Launches Harbour Air Business, a Corporate Travel Program Built for B.C. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
EIN Presswire
B.C-registered businesses can now enroll and self-serve directly online, unlocking corporate travel benefits, Harbour Air Club rewards, and Aeroplan points VANCOUVER, CANADA, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Harbour Air, North America’s...
May. 8, 2026
China Airlines Partners with JetBlue on Reward Tickets Offering Greater Flexibility for Travel Across the Americas
EIN Presswire
Introduces reciprocal mileage redemption, extending Dynasty Flyer members’ access across JetBlue’s network of more than 100 destinations LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier,...
May. 7, 2026
Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announces the following voting results in respect of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held...
May. 6, 2026
ThinkReservations Named TravelTech Breakthrough’s 2026 “Hotel PMS of the Year”
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SEATTLE, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TravelTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence firm that evaluates and recognizes standout travel technology companies, products, and services worldwide, today announced that...
May. 5, 2026
New Rover Data Reveals Pet Parents Will Stay Closer to Home and Forgo Luxury Travel this Summer, While Also Prioritising Pets' Needs
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Pet care remains a priority even as seventy-six percent of pet parents report their summer travel plans were impacted by the current economic environment Seventy-eight percent of pet parents trade luxury travel for more affordable options, to...
May. 5, 2026
New Rover Data Reveals Pet Parents Will Stay Closer to Home and Forgo Luxury Travel this Summer, While Also Prioritizing Pets' Needs
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Pet care remains a priority even as seventy-three percent of pet parents report their summer travel plans were impacted by the current economic environment Seventy-eight percent of pet parents trade luxury travel for more affordable options, to...
Apr. 16, 2026
Washington State Ferries outlines service plan for 2026 men’s soccer world championship
Washington State Department of Transportation
SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is preparing for a surge in travel demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Seattle matches.
Apr. 21, 2026
CBP launches Mobile Passport Control at four land border pedestrian crossings in Washington state
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today the expansion of Mobile Passport Control to pedestrian environments at four land ports of entry in Washington state. “This expansion to Blaine Peace Arch, Blaine Pacific Highway,...
Apr. 30, 2026
Northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge in Seattle closing for emergency deck repairs starting Friday, May 8
Washington State Department of Transportation
SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation will begin a second phase of emergency repairs to the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South Bridge.
Apr. 29, 2026
THE CHARTER HOTEL SEATTLE ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF CINDER + SALT
EIN Presswire
The highly anticipated space combines Seattle’s seafood tradition and global coastal flavors in a bold yet familiar dining experience in the heart of Seattle.
May. 15, 2026
City of Lawrence announces City Manager finalists
City of Lawrence - Kansas
The City of Lawrence is seeking its next City Manager to succeed Craig Owens, who retired on May 1 following his service as City Manager since 2019. To support this search, the City engaged Strategic Government Resources (SGR), a Texas-based...
Apr. 11, 2026
Travel and Tour World Announces Top 50 Convention Centers in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
EIN Presswire
TTW announces the Top 50 Convention Centers in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, highlighting venues driving global business and tourism growth.
Apr. 21, 2026
SugarBee® Apple Named Official Healthy Snack of the Seattle Mariners
EIN Presswire
SugarBee® apples partner with the Seattle Mariners as the official healthy snack, bringing sweet, family-friendly flavor to fans all season at T-Mobile Park. CHELAN, WA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SugarBee® apples are...
Mar. 26, 2026
'Believing Las Vegas' Encore Tour Announced as Wealth Migration Accelerates from Washington State’s 'Millionaire’s Tax'
EIN Presswire
LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) announced a three-day, on-location “Believing Las Vegas” Encore Tour, co-hosted by executives of RSIR and Randy Char, a...
Apr. 13, 2026
Voyaging Vegan: Virgin's First Season Alaska Cruise Sets Sail with Green Earth Travel
EIN Presswire
Milestone birthday meets sustainable travel: Green Earth Travel leads Virgin Voyages' first vegan-friendly Alaska cruise, revisiting a journey from 1988 CABIN JOHN MD 20818-1805, MD, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Green...
May. 15, 2026
Three new roundabouts coming to three highways along the Pierce/Thurston county line
Washington State Department of Transportation
LACEY – A project to build roundabouts at three intersections on state routes 510, 507 and 702, kicks off soon.
May. 14, 2026
DuPont: New I-5 interchange nears completion with nighttime and weekend-long closures in May and June
Washington State Department of Transportation
DUPONT – A project to help improve traffic flow on Interstate 5 between Mounts Road and Steilacoom-DuPont Road is entering the home stretch.
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