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
The Return of Fun in Corporate Conferences
Originally published on Meeting News Northwest. After years of packed agendas in ballrooms with presentations and carefully scheduled networking breaks, conferences are remembering an important addition: Attendees want to have fun, too. According to SkiLift Meetings, conferences are about the experience just as much as the conference itself. What that means is conferences are including […]
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 […]
425
The Washington State Fair is Now Open
Originally published on 425. New this year is the free K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, where rescue and shelter dogs leap, soar, and perform aerial tricks.
Feel Good Friday: Women to Watch, a New Community Center, and a Battle of the Bands Win
Originally published on 425. Read our latest cover story, learn about a new Kirkland project, and more in this week’s Feel Good Friday.
City of Kirkland Buys Former Church for New Community Center
Originally published on 425. The city of Kirkland has purchased a former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints property in the Kingsgate neighborhood for $10 million, with plans to transform the site into a community center. The 3.28-acre property includes a 15,635-square-foot building with space to accommodate a 8,000-square-foot gymnasium alongside classrooms, a kitchen, […]
425 Business
Bellevue's Coldstream Expands Leadership Team
Originally published on 425 Business. The recent appointments are part of the company’s long-term leadership-growth plans and a concerted effort to improve client-experience infrastructure.
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. […]
South Sound
Feel Good Friday: Women to Watch, Local Scholarships, and a Special Library Card
Originally published on South Sound. Read our latest cover story, learn more about a local scholarship program, and more in this week’s Feel Good Friday.
New LeMay Exhibit Celebrating Industry Legend
Originally published on South Sound. The display is highlighting the achievements of Charlie Wiggins, a driver, mechanic, innovator, and four-time Gold & Glory champion.
Pierce County to Host Public Meeting on Aging and Disability Support
Originally published on South Sound. The gathering will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the Brekke Conference Room.
South Sound Business
Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation Awarding More Than $26K in Scholarships
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma’s Making a Difference Foundation yesterday announced the recipients of its 2026-27 scholarship program, which is awarding a total of $26,500 to 11 students pursuing higher education. The annual scholarship program awards students who have demonstrated academic achievement, perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact on […]
Sound Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Port Orchard Branch
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma-based Sound Credit Union on Tuesday ceremoniously broke ground on a new branch in Port Orchard. The site will be Sound’s 27th full-service branch in the Puget Sound region when it opens next spring. Sound Credit Union purchased the property two years ago at the intersection of Bethel Road […]
NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider
Originally published on South Sound Business. NASA awarded Kent-based Blue Origin a contract Tuesday to develop the agency’s Mars Telecommunications Network, a communications system that will enable reliable, high-bandwidth communications and navigation services for current and future Mars missions, according to a NASA news release. The contract, worth up to approximately $700 million, calls for […]
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 […]