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Zeem Solutions to build EV truck charging facility in Seattle Tacoma, thanks to grant funding from Northwest Seaport Alliance
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zeem Solutions will build an EV charging facility for electric trucks near SeaTac Airport, and six local fleet operators will purchase 19 new electric trucks at a price that is competitive with...

HotelCheckin18Plus.com Relaunches to Help 18–21 Travelers Book Hotels with Ease
HotelCheckin18Plus.com unveils a redesigned site to help 18–21-year-olds easily find U.S. hotels that allow under-21 check-in, with mobile-friendly features. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HotelCheckin18Plus.com,...

Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Releases 2025 End of Legislative Session Report
The Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association (WSBPA) announced the release of its comprehensive 2025 End of Legislative Session Report, SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Washington State Bowling...

Weekend travel alert: Multiple highway closures across the greater Puget Sound, July 11-14
KING COUNTY – The first major weekend of summer highway construction is scheduled to begin Friday night, July 11, and continue through Monday morning, July 14. Travelers should plan ahead and try to avoid the closure areas if possible. The...

How can we protect cool water in Western Washington’s forest streams?
Streams that wind through Western Washington’s forests are essential habitat for frogs, bugs, and lots of other tiny critters. These streams are also a critical source of clean, cool water downstream. This means these streams are an important part...

Diamonds are forever: New I-90/SR 18 interchange to open after eight-day closure of SR 18
SNOQUALMIE – After several years of planning and design, and nearly 20 months of construction, it’s almost time for the state’s newest diamond to shine. The Washington State Department of Transportation will open the second diverging diamond...

Paving, bridge repair projects to reduce westbound I-90 in Issaquah to one lane for up to 10 weekends
ISSAQUAH – A series of construction projects will repair and replace aging pavement and repair several bridges along the Interstate 90 corridor in Issaquah and from Mercer Island to Bellevue. People traveling through the area should expect weekend...

Healthy snack ideas while traveling: A guide for Veterans
Staci, a Veteran who receives care at the American Lake VA Medical Center outside of Seattle, is planning a road trip this summer. She’s been thinking about how hard it can be to find healthy snacks while traveling—especially when chips, candy and...

Northbound I-5 reduced to one lane overnight in DuPont July 25 and 26
DUPONT – Nighttime travelers who use northbound Interstate 5 through DuPont could see major congestion during the nights of Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are...

Freedom Takes Flight as PAL Celebrates with Independence Day Travel Deals
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) held one of its biggest treats for passengers in celebration of the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day. Experience the powdery white sand beaches and...

Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Implementation of Share Consolidation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that, further to the special resolution approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Company’s...

Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Release Date of Second Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call Details
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) second quarter 2025 financial and operating results will be released on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Western will host...

Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Fire Damages Columbia Vista Division Sawmill
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that the sawmill at its Columbia Vista Division, located in Vancouver, Washington, sustained...

AI-Powered Microsoft Dynamics 365 Webinars: Finance, Insurance CRM & Unified Pricing in Supply Chain
Hosted by Unify Dots, these educational webinars showcase demos and updates in Dynamics 365 Finance, Insurance CRM, and Unified Pricing in Supply Chain. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Unify Dots, a global...

YMCA of the USA and MissionSquare Foundation Expand National Partnership to Elevate Youth Civic Engagement and Develop Future Leaders
CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is proud to announce the third year of its national partnership with the MissionSquare Foundation. This...

Minneapolis CBP introduces Enhanced Passenger Processing to summer travelers
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are introducing new technology for the busy summer travel season to safely and securely process U.S. citizens. Enhanced Passenger Processing is...

Joe Bonamassa & Topeka Announce ‘Sound Wave Beach Weekend’ An Unforgettable 3-Day Immersive Music Experience In Florida
Featuring Joe Bonamassa and All-Star Line Up of Gov’t Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, JJ Grey & Mofro, Grace Potter, Little Feat, Larkin Poe, Samantha Fish and More MIRAMAR BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blues-rock...

SnapSoft has achieved Premier Tier Services Partner status with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SnapSoft, a leading digital innovation and cloud transformation consultancy, proudly announces that it has achieved Premier Tier Services Partner status in the Amazon Web Services...

Lyon Creek fish barrier removal project along SR 104 begins June 30 in Lake Forest Park
LAKE FOREST PARK – Construction is set to begin on a fish barrier removal project along Lyon Creek where it passes beneath State Route 104/Ballinger Way Northeast in Lake Forest Park. Beginning Monday, June 30, contractor crews working for the...

E8: Transmission: power to the people
LHF: Hello, and welcome back to Today I Learned: Climate, the climate change podcast of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I’m Laur Hesse Fisher. If you asked me, how do we make our electricity cleaner and cheaper, I would probably talk...