Northwest Travel and Life
Historic Ships of the Pacific Northwest
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. As I sat on the tall ship Lady Washington during Olympia Harbor Days, I thought of two obvious reasons I’d never make it as a sailor. First, my impatience. We were dead in the water for lack of wind, and I was getting antsy. Sailors of the 1700s […]
See Wild Mustangs on a Private Tour, Cody, Wyoming
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Mustangs roam the plains of Wyoming, and this summer, you can see them up close and personal with a private tour. Starting in May through October, Cody Wild Mustang Tours is a small-group, off-road journey into the McCullough Peaks Wild Mustang Herd Management Area, home to one of […]
A Game Reimagined: How Sensei Porcupine Creek Redefined my Approach to Golf and Wellbeing
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. There’s a moment, just as the early light breaks across the Santa Rosa Mountains, when the entire landscape seems to exhale. I embrace the practice range at Sensei Porcupine Creek, feeling the soft desert air and the quiet hum of possibility as this world class practice facility welcomes […]
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
Lynnwood Nonprofit Hosting Back-to-School Clothing Event
Originally published on 425. As the new school year approaches, Lynnwood nonprofit Clothes for Kids is hosting an open house-style gathering on Aug. 26, My Edmond News reported. During the Sip, Shop & Drop event, guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the organization’s store operates, meet staff and volunteers, drop off clothing donations, […]
Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Service to Athens, Paris
Originally published on 425. Alaska Airlines has announced that new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris will be available starting next spring. The additions bring the number of international destinations the airline serves to seven. Tickets to Athens International Airport (ATH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) are now available on Alaska’s […]
Study: Washington Ranks Among Handiest States
Originally published on 425. According to a recent study by comparison-research platform What Are the Best, Washington ranked eighth on a list of America’s handiest states. The study analyzed Bureau of Economic Analysis data on housing expenditures as a percentage of state income, combined with Google Trends search interest for DIY terms and the prevalence […]
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 […]