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Seattle REconomy and City of Seattle announce opening of Reuse Commons Lake City
Seattle City - Washington State
OED Director Beto Yarce with Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle Restored Program Manager Brooke Sanders, with City employees and community partners at the opening of Reuse Commons Lake City. Seattle, WA – (July 14) Reuse Commons Lake City is a new...
Farm Mortgage Capital Expands Agricultural Real Estate Loans Into Washington State
EIN Presswire
LEAWOOD, KS, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Farm Mortgage Capital, a private agricultural real estate mortgage lender specializing in long-term land-backed financing, has officially expanded its Agricultural Real Estate Loans...
SOUND Behavioral Health Launches Corporate Community Partner Program During 60th Anniversary Year
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SEATTLE, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As SOUND Behavioral Health celebrates 60 years of serving the Puget Sound region, the organization has launched its new Corporate Community Partner Program, creating meaningful opportunities for...
First Fed Board Chair Cindy Finnie Honored as a Puget Sound Business Journal Director of the Year
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
PORT ANGELES, Wash., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Fed Bank ("First Fed"), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB), today announced that Board Chair Cindy Hill Finnie has been named one of the Puget Sound...
Councilmember Rivera’s statement on reported firing of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes by Mayor
Seattle City - Washington State
Today, Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement regarding unofficial reports that Mayor Katie Wilson has fired Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes: “It has been 24 hours since rumors started swirling about the firing...
Councilmember Rinck statement on possible dismissal of Seattle Police Chief Barnes
Seattle City - Washington State
Today Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) released the following statement: “Our community has been in mourning.
Business Customer Brand Trust Softens, but Leading Energy Utilities Continue to Raise the Bar
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LIVONIA, Mich., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business gas, electric and combination utility customer engagement declined through mid-2026 after reaching a high point in mid-2025, led by a significant year-over-year decline in Brand Trust....
A Day in Punjab at Seattle Center | Aug 1
Seattle City - Washington State
Day in Punjab Brings Music, Culture, and Community to Seattle Center August 1 Visitors can experience the sights and sounds of Punjab through performances, food, hands-on workshops, and cultural traditions.
Seattle Fire proposes new technology for fire, medical and rescue responses
Seattle City - Washington State
The Seattle Fire Department is proposing to add up to three drones to its fleet of emergency response apparatus.
Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Center City Parks Summer Events Schedule
Seattle City - Washington State
Summer in Seattle just keeps getting better!
Underground Donut Tour Named a Go-To Family Activity for Kids Across 30+ Cities, Including Chicago, Seattle, and London.
EIN Presswire
Parenting outlets, local news, and travel sites are calling the Underground Donut Tour a top family activity across 30+ cities, including Chicago, Seattle, NYC. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Parents searching...
Washington State DFI Takes Action Against Bitcoin Depot Operating, LLC
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
DFI’s Statement of Charges seeks to revoke Bitcoin Depot’s license, prohibit the company and its responsible individual from the industry, and order the company’s responsible individual to pay a fine of $1.5 million Olympia – The Washington State...
$3.4 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $3.4 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to unlock new sales channels for local farmers, lower costs for small businesses through efficiency improvements and...
WSDA awards $1.5 million in grants to strengthen Washington state’s local food system
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $1.5 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, food...
More than $6 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $6.3 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, food...
Migratory birds raise bird flu concerns: Three additional cases reported in Washington state
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA — As migratory birds return this fall, they bring heightened risks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has impacted 48 flocks in Washington state since 2022. Three recent detections in Washington state highlight this threat:...
$2.7 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system
Washington State Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $2.7 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to unlock new sales channels for local farmers, lower costs for small businesses through efficiency improvements and...
Public Notice Regarding July 26 Incident at Seattle Center
Seattle City - Washington State
July 27, 2026 We are heartbroken by the senseless act of violence that occurred last night during the Bite of Seattle.
Mayor, Councilmembers agree on plan to improve food access for Seattle students
Seattle City - Washington State
Seattle City Councilmembers and the mayor announced agreement today on a unified strategy to improve food access for Seattle students.
Get Immunized Before the School Year with Your Local Public Health Department
San Juan County - Washington State
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 27, 2026 – San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) is making it easier for families to get their children up to date on required vaccines before next school year starts.
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