Northwest Travel and Life
How to Spend Three Days in Olympic National Park
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. There are few places as diverse as the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. Glaciers. Sea Stacks. Beaches. Rainforests. Orcas. Lakes. Wildflowers. They all call the Olympics home. And, if you time it right, you could experience all of these in a single trip. (You may have to be […]
“Shell” We Head to Oysterfest?
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. The year was 1979. Dick Oltman was a graduate student with a simple goal of completing a thesis that became the model for what is now Oysterfest. Decades later, thousands of people from the Pacific Northwest and beyond make their annual visit to this event filled with great […]
Lund, British Columbia: Gateway to Desolation Sound
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Summertime is best spent on the water in Lund. This picturesque, small town in British Columbia is best known for being the gateway to Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park, British Columbia’s largest marine park with warm waters, calm bays and wildlife that make it a boater’s paradise. With […]
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
New Bothell Fire Station Starts Construction
Originally published on 425. Construction has begun on a new South County Fire station along North Road. Replacing Hilltop Fire Station 22, the Bothell project is intended to improve emergency response and firefighter safety, My Edmonds News reported. The project is expected to be completed by late 2027. “With the new fire station, we’ve really […]
Redmond Expands RedLink Electric Shuttle Service Area
Originally published on 425. The city of Redmond announced today that it has expanded the service area for RedLink — a free, on-demand, all-electric ride service — to include the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, the Woodbridge neighborhood in Southeast Redmond, up to Northeast 104th Street on Education Hill, including Hartman Park and the […]
A famous NYC bar makes its Seattle debut Thursday
Death & Co, the famed East Village bar, has brought its 20-year cocktail-making legacy to Seattle with the opening of a new location.
425 Business
2 Area Startups Pitching at State of GovTech 2026
Originally published on 425 Business. Two local startups have been selected to pitch at the upcoming State of GovTech 2026 in Maryland. Seattle-based Govstream, an AI-driven permitting intake, and Bellevue-based Samora AI, a multilingual voice AI for citizen information lines, are among the 11 startups that will pitch at the seventh annual national government-technology summit. […]
Overlake Foundation Appoints New Chief Development Officer, Vice President of Philanthropy
Originally published on 425 Business. Overlake Medical Center & Clinics announced this week that Kari Rallo has been appointed as the new chief development officer of the Overlake Medical Center Foundation and vice president of philanthropy of Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. Rallo has worked in the nonprofit and fundraising sector for more than two […]
Kirkland’s EIT Pharma Closes Oversubscribed $35M Series A Round
Originally published on 425 Business. Kirkland-based EIT Pharma Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for infectious diseases, today announced the successful close of an oversubscribed $35-million Series A financing round. Propel Bio Partners led the round, with participation from Good Ventures, Arrowtown, and others. Propel is an equity-investment firm with offices in Seattle […]
South Sound
Lacey Steakhouse Renovation Includes New Speakeasy Element
Originally published on South Sound. Lacey steakhouse Ricardo’s Kitchen and Bar is in the midst of a major renovation, The Olympian reported. While the menu will see few changes, the new space will have a Prohibition-era feel. The revamped space will feature a former wine room transformed into a “speakeasy,” according to the article. The […]
The List: Lowrider Cookie Co.'s Emily Allport
Originally published on South Sound. While some measure success in milestones, Lowrider Cookie Co. owner Emily Allport has a different view. “I don’t like thinking about ‘I made it’ because it makes it sound like the journey is over,” she said. “The journey is the best part. Sitting back and thinking ‘I made it’ sounds […]
Out & About: A Local Dolly Parton Tribute, Kids in Business, and the Washington State Fair's Return
Originally published on South Sound. A Local Dolly Parton Tribute Country legend Dolly Parton passed away earlier this week at 80. Her death has inspired countless tributes from admirers around the world. One closer-to-home homage is coming from the Seattle Men’s Chorus, which is releasing its popular “Dolly: Seattle Men’s Chorus Salutes Dolly Parton” tribute […]
South Sound Business
KeyBank Celebrates New, Full-Service Branch in Black Diamond
Originally published on South Sound Business. KeyBank last week held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service branch in Black Diamond, located at 32500 Main St. As part of the grand-opening events, KeyBank donated $10,000 to the Black Diamond Historical Society and $10,000 to the Black Diamond Community Center. “KeyBank is excited […]
Xfinity Expands Network to More Kitsap County Residents
Originally published on South Sound Business. Comcast recently announced that it will be expanding its fiber-powered network into Kitsap County, supplying an additional nearly 2,000 homes and businesses on Kitsap Lake, Erlands Point, Harlow Drive, and Chico Way. “We’re excited to expand our fiber-powered network in Kitsap County, helping more families and local businesses get […]
Registration Open for Future of Work Summit
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Thurston County Chamber is hosting the 2026 Future of Work Summit at Lacey’s Saint Martin’s University in October. The summit is designed for business owners, executives, human-resource professionals, educators, workforce-development organizations, nonprofit leaders, and elected officials, according to a press release. This year’s event will take place from […]
Southwest Travel and Life
Switzerland of America? You’ll Find It in Ouray, Colorado
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. You don’t need a passport to see Switzerland, at least not for the Switzerland of America. That title belongs to Ouray, a mountain town tucked into the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. Complete with historic storefronts, waterfalls, scenic drives and steaming hot springs, this town makes […]
Local Pulse: Exploring the Town of Gilbert, AZ
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Expand The Local: Michelle Streeter Senior Project Manager Town of Gilbert Unexpected Surprises in Gilbert Step off the plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and you might be tempted to stay. After all, Arizona’s largest city is packed with sporting venues, rooftop bars and endless things to […]
Celebrating SoCal Heritage at the Old Towne District of Orange
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Before Southern California became known for its movie making and theme parks, it was citrus country. At its peak, Southern California was home to tens of thousands of acres of orange groves, drawing workers, growers and families from a variety of backgrounds to help build the region’s booming […]
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 […]