Northwest Travel and Life
11 Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Northwest
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Labor Day might mean a day off, but in the Northwest, it certainly doesn’t mean a day of doing nothing. The long weekend is packed with reasons to get out and play, whether that means swimming across the Columbia River, celebrating blackberries along the waterfront, catching a rodeo […]
Three Last-of-Summer Scenic Drives
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. We’re already eagerly anticipating fall foliage, with its brilliant reds, oranges and golds painting the Northwest. But don’t rush summer out the door just yet. There are still a few weeks of long days, alpine lakes and green mountain landscapes to enjoy, and one of the best ways […]
What’s Happening in the Northwest in September
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. There’s more to look forward to in late August beyond the return of pumpkin lattes, if you can believe it. Starbucks’ fall menu drops Aug. 25 this year, by the way. But this is also the season of carnivals, festivals and plenty of community events to enjoy! Here’s […]
Meeting News Northwest
Big Connections Start Small: A Q&A with Deborah Hoskins on Meetings in the San Juan Islands
Originally published on Meeting News Northwest. While massive conferences have their place, oftentimes smaller gatherings make for more meaningful connections. And that’s where destinations built for smaller gatherings are having a moment. The San Juan Islands have long specialized in intimate retreats and meetings where attendees can step away from daily distractions, reconnect with colleagues […]
Looking Back Toward the Future: Why In-Person Events Are Booming Again
Originally published on Meeting News Northwest. Last year, Forbes released a report that showed meetings and events industry saw a surprising amount of optimism in 2025. That continues to be good news for destinations, convention centers and hospitality businesses across the Pacific Northwest. According to the Forbes report highlighting the American Express Global Business Travel […]
IACC Report: Making Large Meetings Feel Personal
Originally published on Meeting News Northwest. Venues are often evaluated on metrics. After all, there are many to consider: square footage, room layouts and audiovisual capabilities, just to name a few. While those fundamentals still matter, a new report from the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) shows the industry’s priorities are shifting. The modern […]
425
Local Performer Places Third at the International Jugglers’ Association Championships
Originally published on 425. Seattle performer Cory Black was awarded third-place status and a bronze medal at the 2026 International Jugglers’ Association Championships. The 79th annual festival was held July 27-Aug. 2 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event draws many of the world’s top jugglers, who compete before a live audience. “I’ve spent years developing […]
Take Cover at Kirkland's Umbrella Fringe Festival
Originally published on 425. The city of Kirkland recently announced that its Umbrella Fringe Festival will return in September with its trademark mix of music, theater, visual art, and comedy to venues throughout downtown Kirkland and The Village at Totem Lake. Hosted by Kirkland Arts Center, the event will run from Sept. 25-27. It’s funded, […]
North America’s Largest Library Materials-Sorting System Opens in Renton
Originally published on 425. The King County Library System yesterday unveiled its new $5.2-million Central Sorting facility in Renton — making it the largest materials-sorting facility of its kind in North America. KCLS serves roughly 707,475 active cardholders across 50 locations. In 2025, it ranked second in the nation for digital loans and counted more […]
425 Business
Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest Expands Retail Division
Originally published on 425 Business. Angela Oliveri, a veteran retail real estate adviser with nearly 30 years of experience representing landlords and tenants across the Western United States, recently joined Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest, along with her team, to grow the retail master brokerage and advisory-services platform. Oliveri joined Lee & Associates as a […]
Poll: What is the Biggest Challenge When Recruiting New Employees?
Originally published on 425 Business. Participate in our poll of the month below, and see the results in the October issue of our magazine.
Everything Youth Eastside Services' Laura Hitchcock Does in a Day
Originally published on 425 Business. For the entirety of Laura Hitchcock’s 30-plus-year career, her roles have always put some focus on making the community a better place, whether it was reducing environmental pollution, advocating for women’s rights, or working in the public-health and human-services space. The latter is partially what led Hitchcock to her current […]
South Sound
Tacoma City Council to Join Regional Effort to Reduce Homelessness
Originally published on South Sound. In an effort to help reduce area homelessness, Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen recently presented the proposed Pierce County Unified Regional Approach to the Tacoma City Council during a study session. On Aug. 25, the council will consider a resolution to work with other Pierce County governments to launch the […]
Coming in for a Landing at The Hub
Originally published on South Sound. Next to the runway at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor, The Hub offers a dining experience that blends comfort food with a local aviation backdrop. The airport, a 568-acre general aviation facility, serves business jets, flight schools, and scenic aviation tours, making it a natural gathering place for pilots, […]
Feel Good Friday: A Cat Rescue, a New Playground, and a Youth Resource
Originally published on South Sound. A Cat-Rescue Mission Sixty cats were rescued this week from a sailboat stationed at Tacoma’s Owen Beach over the weekend. The vessel’s owner has since said that he couldn’t afford to neuter and spay the growing cat population that originated from a COVID-era adoption. King 5 reported yesterday that more […]
South Sound Business
American Junior Golf Association Tournament Coming to Thurston County
Originally published on South Sound Business. The American Junior Golf Association will be in Thurston County this month, with 78 of the nation’s top junior golfers competing, as part of the organization’s tournament, at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club from Aug. 24-27. “We’re delighted to welcome the AJGA and these exceptional young athletes to Thurston […]
ParkMobile App Broadens Reach to Tacoma
Originally published on South Sound Business. The popular ParkMobile app is expanding its digital parking program in Tacoma. ParkMobile, which is part of the mobility platform Arrive, offers multiple payment options. Users can additionally use the “Find My Car” feature, which locates one’s vehicle through the captured GPS location at the time of the start […]
New Indoor Soccer Venue Debuts in Olympia; League Registration Opens
Originally published on South Sound Business. Registration for the indoor soccer leagues of FC Olympia and its new indoor soccer venue, Oly Arena, has officially opened after a two-year hiatus. Programs will begin Sept. 21, and interested participants can sign up for co-ed adult leagues, women’s and men’s divisions, and youth programs. The Oly Arena […]
Southwest Travel and Life
Where the Buffalo Roam: Inside Utah’s Wild Bison Roundup
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. × Expand Discover Davis Bison on Antelope Island State Park, Utah 9-10 SG1191 Bison aren’t exactly abundant in the Southwest. Roadrunners, rattlesnakes, coyotes, enough lizards to populate a small Jurassic Park? Sure. But herds of enormous, shaggy bison thundering freely across the desert? Not as much. Unless you […]
How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Southwest
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. × Expand Hotel Adeline Labor Day might mean a day off, but in the Southwest, it certainly doesn’t mean a day of doing nothing. The long weekend is packed with reasons to get out and play, whether that means a pool party, film festivals or even celebrating Swiss heritage […]
A September Roundup of Things to do in the Southwest
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. With the promise of fall season evident in cooler mornings and pumpkin-spice drops, there’s a lot to look forward to in September. And that includes the events going on in the Southwest! From rodeos, to festivals to just good, quirky fun, there is plenty to go out and […]
West Sound
Poulsbo Café Supporting Homeless Youth Reopens with Updated Menu and Hours
Originally published on West Sound. The Coffee Oasis, a nonprofit organization providing services and support to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Pierce and Kitsap counties, recently reopened its Poulsbo café on Northeast Iverson Street. The café is now open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, and in addition […]
Bainbridge Island Author Releases Vietnam-Era Historical Fiction
Originally published on West Sound. Bainbridge Island-based author Susan Wiggs, whose penned more than 30 books, added one more to her repertoire this summer — a historical fiction novel titled “Wayward Girls.” “Wayward Girls” is based on a true story and follows six teens from Buffalo, New York in 1968 amidst the unsettling Vietnam War […]
Look Up at the Bremerton Airshow
Originally published on West Sound. The Port of Bremerton at the Bremerton National Airport will host the Bremerton Airshow on July 11-12. The show will feature a full lineup of classic military and civilian aircraft, para-commandos, and lots of action in the sky. On the ground, check out planes, military vehicles, take pics in an […]