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Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism · February 27, 2025

Posted on Feb 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...

Western Forest Products Inc. to Seek Authorization for Share Consolidation at Upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 7, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that it has issued a Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 7,...

Suquamish: Construction wraps up on SR 305 at Sam Snyder Creek fish barrier project

Washington State Department of Transportation · July 3, 2025

SUQUAMISH – Orange road work signs are coming down. A project to restore access to fish habitat beneath State Route 305 in Kitsap County is now complete. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation recently...

Interstate Advanced Materials Seattle Supports Washington Businesses with Expert Machining Services

EIN Presswire · April 1, 2025

Interstate Advanced Materials Seattle provides Washington businesses with material solutions and machining services that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interstate Advanced...

Four weeks of lane closures on northbound I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle this summer keep project on track

Washington State Department of Transportation · April 1, 2025

SEATTLE – This summer, the Washington State Department of Transportation will take an important step on the Interstate 5 Yesler to Northgate project to preserve the aging I-5 Ship Canal Bridge. Working with its contractor Guy F. Atkinson...

Bay Club Expands Pacific Northwest Presence with Acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club in Greater Seattle Area

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 2, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") has announced the strategic acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club, a premier fitness, tennis, and swim club located just north of Seattle in Edmonds,...

Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Release Date of First Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call Details

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 1, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) first quarter 2025 financial and operating results will be released on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Western will host its...

Seattle CBP officers seize more than 1 pound of fentanyl

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · February 13, 2025

SEATTLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Area Port of Seattle seized a shipment of more than 1 pound of fentanyl Feb. 6. CBP officers assigned to the Area Port of Seattle seized more than 1 pound of fentanyl. CBP officers...

Seattle CBP officers seize more than 2 pounds of MDMA

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · February 7, 2025

SEATTLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Area Port of Seattle seized a shipment of more than 2 pounds of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Jan. 23. CBP officers in Seattle seized more than 2 pounds of MDMA. The MDMA,...

Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Endorses Legislative Candidates in 2024 Washington State Elections

EIN Presswire · October 9, 2024

WSBPA announced today its endorsement of candidates for the Washington State Legislature in the November 2024 election. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association...

Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association (WSBPA) Endorses Four Statewide Initiatives in 2024 Elections

EIN Presswire · October 3, 2024

WSBPA announced today its endorsement of four statewide initiatives appearing on the November 2024 ballot. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association (WSBPA) announced...

Taiwan's Waves of Wonder Wow at the 2025 San Francisco Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show

EIN Presswire · March 17, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA), in partnership with China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, EWorld Tours, and Mango Tours, participated in the San Francisco Bay...

RFCLA Primed for St. Patrick’s Day Showdown Against Seattle Seawolves at Wallis Annenberg Stadium

EIN Presswire · March 14, 2025

RFCLA hosts the Seattle Seawolves this Saturday at Wallis Annenberg Stadium, chasing their first win in a crucial Western Conference matchup. LOS ANGELES, WA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rugby Football Club Los Angeles...

Red, white and blue – with lots of ferry traffic too

Washington State Department of Transportation · June 27, 2025

SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is preparing to welcome nearly 400,000 Independence Day weekend travelers. For Port Townsend/Coupeville riders, the holiday will have an extra cause for celebration: Starting July 4, a second boat will run every...

New crossing opens over SR 500 in Vancouver

Washington State Department of Transportation · June 30, 2025

VANCOUVER – After nearly seven years, the wait is finally over—Vancouver’s new pedestrian and bike bridge over State Route 500 is now open. On Monday, June 30, the Washington State Department of Transportation's contractor, Cascade Bridge LLC,...

Washington state receives $900,000 SBA grant to boost small business exports

Washington State Department of Commerce · September 26, 2024

Commerce program earns largest grant award available through the federal State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) OLYMPIA, WA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant of $900,000 to...

Repairs bring daytime alternating traffic on SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Tuesday, July 15

Washington State Department of Transportation · July 2, 2025

SHINE – Travelers between Jefferson and Kitsap counties across Hood Canal should prepare for longer delays Tuesday, July 15. The State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge will be reduced down to single lane, one-way alternating traffic for repairs to a...

Thousands of private dog parks now available for rent across Canada with Sniffspot

EIN Presswire · July 8, 2025

Startup “Sniffspot” allows locals to rent their land as private dog parks. NATIONWIDE, NEW JERSEY, CANADA, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new company on the scene that is bringing joyful dog smiles and tail wags from Vancouver to...

WSBPA Endorses Heck, Hobbs, and Brown in 2024 Washington State Elections

EIN Presswire · October 7, 2024

The Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association (WSBPA) announced today its endorsement of three statewide candidates in the November 2024 election. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State...

Neology Awarded Washington State Department of Transportation’s Competitive RFID Tolling Technology Procurement Contract

EIN Presswire · October 24, 2024

WSDOT has determined that entering into this contract will meet the identified needs and be in the best interest of the State of Washington. CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neology, a global transportation...