Northwest Travel and Life
Inventive Jet Boat Tour Brings Stargazing to the Willamette Valley
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. On a warm spring evening, still under bluebird skies, six of us piled into a vessel piloted by Scott Heesacker, owner and operator of NW Jet Boat Charter, for a trip down the Willamette River. Within a few minutes of leaving the dock outside Newberg, Oregon, we’d left […]
A Sweet Summer Getaway in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. If you’ve ever wished for a culinary trail dedicated to desserts, Nanaimo is the summer getaway for you. This coastal city on Vancouver Island is a place to enjoy the sweeter things in life while soaking up Indigenous culture and art. Start with a taste (literally) on the […]
Orange Is the New Pink
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Across Washington, Oregon and Idaho, skin-contact whites are redefining spring drinking with texture, tension and just enough grip to keep things interesting. Rosé may still dominate spring patios, but across the Pacific Northwest, another hue is steadily rising in the glass. Orange wine: white grapes fermented on their […]
Meeting News Northwest
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 […]
Recharging the Mind, Body & Spirit: Transforming Leadership Through Wellness Retreats
Originally published on Meeting News Northwest. When organizational leadership teams need recharging, the ultimate go-to solution is a retreat. But not just any retreat. Options abound from luxury resorts to guest ranches to wilderness adventures. But what says “recharge” better than an expertly curated wellness retreat with a focus on resetting the mind, body and […]
425
Everett One Step Closer to Proposed Downtown Event Center
Originally published on 425. Earlier this month, the Everett City Council approved funding to purchase four properties for the city’s proposed Outdoor Event Center, bringing it closer to securing the land needed for the envisioned project. Everett currently has purchase and sale agreements for 11 of the 17 properties required for the site. According to […]
Health Officials Encouraging Blood Donations Amid Shortage
Originally published on 425. Washington health officials are urging eligible residents to donate blood as hospitals across the region contend with a critically low blood supply.According to the Washington State Department of Health and Bloodworks Northwest, fewer than one to two days’ worth of blood is available, raising concerns for patients in need of lifesaving […]
A Local Hospitality Expert Shares Her Wine and Grilling Tips
Originally published on 425. Washington makes some of the country’s best-value wines — and they’re tailor-made for summer grilling. For insights into how best to take advantage of our regional resources, we reached out to hospitality expert Jamie Peha, who broke down the grapes to know, the bottles that won’t bust your budget, and how […]
425 Business
Swiss Coworking Company Adds 5 New Locations to Washington Roster
Originally published on 425 Business. Switzerland-based International Workplace Group is expanding its presence in Washington with five new flexible workspaces under its Regus brand, bringing the company’s total to more than 45 locations across the state. The new branches include private offices, meeting rooms, and coworking and creative spaces for businesses ranging from startups to […]
Wells Fargo Names Commercial Banking Market Executive for Washington, Alaska
Originally published on 425 Business. Wells Fargo has named commercial banking veteran Jim Teichman its market executive for commercial banking in Washington and Alaska. Based in Seattle, he reports to Commercial Banking Northwest Division Executive Eric Houser. “Jim has a strong track record of helping clients grow and building high-performing teams across the Pacific Northwest,” […]
Repligen to Acquire Bothell's BioLife Solutions in $1.5B Deal
Originally published on 425 Business. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Repligen Corp., a life-sciences company focused on bioprocessing technology leadership, is planning to acquire Bothell-based BioLife Solutions Inc., a developer and supplier of cell-processing tools and services for the cell- and gene-therapy market. The deal is valued at about $1.5 billion, according to a news release today. The […]
South Sound
Tacoma Art Museum Executive Director Steps Down
Originally published on South Sound. Andrew “Andy” Maus is stepping down from his position as executive director of the Tacoma Art Museum. Maus served in the role for the last three years. “The (Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees) is committed to ensuring a thoughtful and orderly leadership transition while continuing to advance the museum’s […]
Olympia Tumwater Foundation Shares Plans for New Educational History, Nature Center at Brewery Park
Originally published on South Sound. The Olympia Tumwater Foundation is updating the existing building in Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls and turning it into the History & Nature Center. The newly renovated space will have exhibits and classrooms for year-round gatherings, learning and school programs, and public events, according to a press release. “The center […]
Out & About: LeMay's Summer Event, Haunted Farmers Market, and Trail Days
Originally published on South Sound. Super Summer Weekend at LeMay LeMay — America’s Car Museum in Tacoma is packing several events into one weekend for its Super Summer Weekend. The July 24-25 gathering includes an outdoor showing of Pixar’s “Cars” on Friday night and Tacoma Cars & Coffee on Saturday morning. Later in the day […]
South Sound Business
Sound Credit Union to Demolish, Rebuild Parkland Location
Originally published on South Sound Business. Sound Credit Union has announced that starting today, it’s temporarily closing its Parkland branch to begin the demolition and construction of a new, modernized bank. The current building was originally constructed in 1977 and was a Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan branch. Sound Credit Union has operated out […]
Paris Baguette Opens Federal Way Location
Originally published on South Sound Business. Paris Baguette, a South Korean bakery chain known for blending French pastries with Asian-inspired flavors, opened its newest Washington location in Federal Way today. The bakery offers an extensive selection of drinks, cakes, sandwiches, and pastries, with options including croissants, mochi doughnuts, twisted salt breads, milk buns, and more. […]
Tacoma Rising Seeks Community Partners for Student-Run Event
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma Rising’s eight-week business accelerator is giving a group of high-school and college students hands-on experience building a business from the ground up. Participating students are being guided through the creation and management the South Sound Showdown, a chili cook-off scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Rhodes Center in […]
Southwest Travel and Life
Trade Neon Lights for Stars: See the Perseid Meteor Shower at Great Basin National Park
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Las Vegas may be famous for dazzling lights, but one of Nevada’s greatest shows happens far from the Strip. Each August, the skies above Great Basin National Park come alive as the annual Perseid meteor shower streaks overhead, offering a front-row views to the annual spectacular celestial event. […]
What's New at Utah's 140-Year-Old Lagoon Amusement Park
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Before it could call itself a state, Utah had an amusement park. Celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026, the Farmington attraction has been entertaining generations since 1886, making it one of the oldest family-owned amusement parks in the United States — and the 15th oldest amusement park in […]
24 Festivals, Rodeos & Can't-Miss Celebrations
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. August might be the Southwest’s most surprising month for festivals. One weekend, you can watch world-class surfers carve waves in Huntington Beach. The next, you’re stomping grapes in Arizona wine country, cheering on rodeo champions in Payson or celebrating Palisade’s famous peaches in Colorado. From Japanese cultural traditions […]
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 […]