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
What to Expect from Willows Lodge's Summer Harvest Days
Originally published on 425. The peak freshness and flavor of summer produce is as delicious as it is fleeting, and Willows Lodge is capturing that seasonal magic for Summer Harvest Days from Aug. 24-Sept. 13. Chef Lyle Kaku is featuring the sun-ripened flavors of tomatoes and refreshing cucumber from longtime partner Ecolibrium Farms on the […]
PCC Community Markets CEO to Retire in January; Search for Replacement Underway
Originally published on 425. PCC Community Markets on Wednesday announced that President and CEO Krishnan “Krish” Srinivasan plans to retire effective Jan. 29, 2027, after guiding the Seattle-based food cooperative through significant financial and operational challenges to a healthy position today. Srinivasan, who joined PCC as chief financial officer in mid-2018 before becoming CEO in […]
NAAM Announces Unity Benefit Honorees
Originally published on 425. The Northwest African American Museum is hosting the 2026 edition of its Unity Gala at 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle. This year, the benefit is promoting the theme “Together,” with a focus on preserving history, strengthening community, and advancing justice, according to a press […]
425 Business
Starcloud Raises $250 Million to Scale AI with Orbital Data Centers
Originally published on 425 Business. Redmond-based Starcloud, which is building data centers in space to solve the AI-energy bottleneck on Earth, today announced a $250 million Series A extension funding round, which brings Starcloud’s value to $2.3 billion, according to a news release. The round was led by Manhattan West, with participation from existing investors […]
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.
South Sound
What This Year's Grit City Gala Served Up
Originally published on South Sound. Driving through downtown Tacoma last night, it would’ve been hard to miss the Grit City Gala, for which more than 250 guests gathered along Broadway. An annual fundraiser and celebration supporting the Tacoma Farmers Market, the event brings together local farmers, businesses, community members, and market supporters for a dinner […]
Tacoma’s True Linkswear Relocates HQ to Oakbrook Golf Club in Lakewood
Originally published on South Sound. True linkswear, a South Sound-based golf-footwear company founded in 2009, has relocated its headquarters to Lakewood’s Oakbrook Golf Club, a public golf course that True’s co-founders and brothers, Ryan and Jason Moore, bought in 2012. True created modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course and offers […]
Feel Good Friday: A Hometown Hero, Junior Golf, and a Fire Department Milestone
Originally published on South Sound. Sarah Turner is Ride or Die for Tacoma The founder of the Tacoma Girl Walk club, the Tacoma Flea, and the newly launched Sips in the City series just wants to bring everyone together — especially women. Get to know her in a new interview. American Junior Golf Association Tournament […]
South Sound Business
Lacey Retail Center Sells for $44M
Originally published on South Sound Business. The South Sound Center, a retail hub in Lacey owned by development business Capital Development Co., has been sold for more than $44 million to Tourmaline Capital. The sale was organized by Billy Sleeth of commercial real estate firm Newmark, who represented Capital Development Co. The latter owned and […]
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 […]
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 […]