Toll Brothers Announces First 55+ Community in Washington State, Regency at Ten Trails

Luxury Active Adult Community in Ten Trails Master Plan Will Open for Pre-Sales in February 2022

BLACK DIAMOND, Wash., Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today unveiled plans for its first Regency 55+ active-adult community in the Pacific Northwest to open for pre-sales in February 2022. Regency at Ten Trails is a community of 403 single level homes set within the Ten Trails master plan in South King County in Washington state.

Regency at Ten Trails will offer four collections of homes featuring 14 new

Teamsters Local 174 Organizing Victory at Penske

 

Major win increases Teamster power in the Seattle beverage delivery industry

SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 100 beverage delivery drivers and warehouse workers have voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 174, by a margin of more than 75 percent. The workers are employed by Penske Logistics, warehousing and delivering products for Republic National Distributing Corp (RNDC), an alcoholic beverage distributor with locations throughout the United States. The Penske workers join fellow beverage workers from

15-Year-Old Invents First 100% Invisible, Breathable Face Mask – Available Now from Amazon and other Novelty Retailers

InvisyMask - Invisible Face Mask

Brandon Wearing InvisyMask

Worlds first fully invisible novelty face mask now available on Amazon.

What started as a school project soon took a life of its own, and the next thing I knew it was available throughout the country.”

— Really Twin Brandon

BOTHELL, WA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Health Watch Minute - A 15-year-old boy from Edmonds, WA has invented the InvisyMask, the world’s first fully invisible face mask. InvisyMask, which is a novelty is available throughout the USA on Amazon or directly from InvisyMask at www.invisymask.com is not only fully invisible but can be re-used as many times.

It is produced cruelty free from 100% American rights and does not have any strings making it a comfortable mask one could wear. Available in any color “as long as

House Passes Bills to Clarify Police Reform Laws

OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed a pair of bills Friday afternoon to clarify portions of the police reform package passed by the Legislature last year. HB 1719 passed with a vote of 95-0 and HB 1735 passed 90-5. Last year, legislators passed a package of laws designed to establish clear expectations for officer behavior; to set a baseline for the acceptable use of force, tactics, and equipment; and to put systems of accountability and transparency into place. Like many major changes, there have been challenges in the implementation of these laws.

HB 1735 sponsored by Reps. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) and Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) clarifies that officers can use force, subject to the newly established reasonable care

“Politicians are not above anyone else”

WASHINGTON, January 28 - Story 

Gov. Jay Inslee testified today in favor of Substitute Senate Bill 5843 at a public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections.

"The Big Lie, that we can’t trust our democracy to count the votes, has become a weapon. It’s being used all over America – including our state – and

Biden Administration approves public assistance request for counties and Tribes impacted by November storms

WASHINGTON, January 28 - Today, Gov. Jay Inslee thanked the Biden Administration after learning the state’s Major Disaster Declaration approved earlier this year to help individuals and families impacted by last November’s floods has been amended to include additional support.

“We have a long way to go to achieve a full recovery following the record rainfall that hit our state last November. It’s going to take time, and a lot of money to get back on our feet. I appreciate that President Biden is offering his support and making programs available to ensure our families and communities quickly, and fully recover," Inslee said.

The president’s declaration now makes available the Federal Emergency

Beatroot Signs Seattle-Based Music Label DICE LAB to Worldwide Distribution Deal

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King Youngblood

King Youngblood’s debut album, Big Thank, will be the first released under new partnership

As we started to strategize our new deals with indie labels, Seattle was an obvious choice with its rich and deep musical history developing and originating some of the best artists in their genres.”

— Steve Corn, Director of Operations for Beatroot

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beatroot, a leading independent music distributor and part of the Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME) family of companies, has signed a worldwide distribution deal with Seattle-based music label DICE LAB (Dreaming In Color Entertainment), which aims to thrust the best of the Pacific Northwest’s emerging talent into the national music scene by focusing on people and projects that embrace intersectionality, social justice, and exquisite sound and visuals across all platforms and demographics. The first releases under the deal will be four singles, including the just-released “Thousand Songs,” as well as an album titled Big Thank by DICE LAB artist King Youngblood. The full album, slated for a May 13th release, will include 12 tracks and an unplugged bonus track.

The deal marks Beatroot’s first foray into the Pacific Northwest, known for its ever-blooming music scene ranging from jazz, to hip-hop, to grunge, to indie-pop. In addition to King Youngblood, the DICE LAB roster includes notable artists in rock (pop, alt, indie), hip-hop and R&B, and singer-songwriter and Americana, including TeZaTalks, Jaiden Grayson, Nathan Nzanga, Matondo, Lara Lavi, CarLarans, Tae Phoenix, and Renee Holiday.

King Youngblood’s sound incorporates a unique blend of alt-rock, indie-rock, and pop-rock ballads with both hook-laden, anthemic

LiquidPlanner Receives 2022 Project Management Emotional Footprint Award

It’s an honor to receive recognition for all of the hard work our team has put in to deliver what we believe is the most robust project management solution and services offering on the market.”

— Ted Hawksford, LiquidPlanner CEO

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, January 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LiquidPlanner has been named one of the champions in the SoftwareReviews 2022 Project Management Emotional Footprint Awards, announced Wednesday. The award is given based on emotional response ratings from IT and business professionals across many different industries. The emotional footprint scores are collected from 26 dimensions and five categories: Purchasing, Service Experience, Product Impact, Vendor Strategy, and Conflict Resolution. Overall, this represents how satisfied customers are with the project management platform they use.

LiquidPlanner received a total score of 90 out of 100 on the value index, proving once again the level of importance the company puts not only on product effectiveness but also customer satisfaction. Out of the 20 companies reviewed for the award, LiquidPlanner took home first place for Ease of Implementation, Usability, Planning and Scheduling, Time and Expense Tracking, and more. The company has recently revamped its product entirely to reflect the ever-changing landscape of business today, demonstrating the company can adapt as quickly as its customers need to in order to stay ahead. To learn more, or access the full report, click here.

Online Degree Names LearningCart as a Top LMS for 2022

LearningCart listed among “Best LMS for 2022” by the leading consumer education website, OnlineDegree.com.

SEATTLE, WA, USA, January 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LearningCart is honored to be included in the “Best LMS for 2022” list published annually by the leading consumer education website, OnlineDegree.com.

This year’s focus was on “Ease of Use”, which is a huge testament to the work done by the LearningCart team to develop a comprehensive turn-key solution that addresses the

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Q4 and Year End 2021 Results

SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFBC), the holding company (the "Company") for Sound Community Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income of $1.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, or $0.70 diluted earnings per share, as compared to net income of $2.6 million, or $0.98 diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $3.5 million, or $1.34 diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Net

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Enters Preliminary Commitment with Marquee Funding Group for $15,715,000 Construction Loan

Gig Harbor, Washington , Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI, HCDIP, HCDIW, HCDIZ) (“Harbor,” “Harbor Custom Homes®,” or the “Company”), an innovative and market leading real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, today announced that it has entered into a preliminary commitment for $15,715,000 in construction financing with Marquee Funding Group for the 75 unit Wyndstone apartment complex located in Yelm, Washington.

Yelm is conveniently located only 22 miles from Washington State's capital of

Adaptiva Welcomes 2022 With Unprecedented Revenue Growth, New Website and Additional Leaders

Headcount doubled and revenue hit record highs in 2021, new executive leaders to join in the first quarter.

KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adaptiva today revealed record revenue numbers for the year 2021 with a 24% increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR).

The company has now completed a two-year transformation from perpetual licensing to term subscriptions, achieving its coveted goal of 100% term subscriptions during the final quarter of 2021. Along with the growth at the bottom line, the company also announced massive investments in growth for 2022, with a doubling of employee headcount. To

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Announces Acceptance of Bitcoin and 12 Other Digital Currencies for its Real Estate

Harbor Opens up Residential Sales to $2.5 Trillion Digital Currency Marketplace

Gig Harbor, Washington , Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI, HCDIP, HCDIW, HCDIZ) ("Harbor," "Harbor Custom Homes®," or the "Company"), an innovative and market leading real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, announced today it will accept  Bitcoin and 12 other digital currencies as payment for its listed land, developed lots, residential homes, condominiums, and apartments in the Company's operating markets in Washington, California, Texas, and Florida.

In addition to Bitcoin, the Company also accepts: Ethereum, USD Coin, XRP, Dogecoin,

Vivos Inc. Provides 2021 Recap and Outlines 2022 Objectives

Richland WA, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivos Inc. (OTCQB: RDGL), provides 2021 recap and outlines future objectives. Vivos’ CEO, Dr. Mike Korenko stated, “as we begin 2022, we wanted to review our progress during the past year and provide insights on our thinking for 2022 and beyond.”

Highlights for 2021 include the following:

• ISOPET® ANIMAL THERAPY
  • The University of Missouri performed the first equine therapy. Several months of monitoring confirmed an excellent outcome and the patient continues to do well. We are now prepared to inform the equine community of this therapy via key journals and conferences.
  • We confirmed that pet insurance companies will reimburse their clients for

Goldfish Swim School Makes a Splash in Washington with New Signed Franchise Agreement

Husband-Wife Team Invest in Goldfish Swim School Amid Search for Premier Learn-to-Swim School for Their Daughter

PUYALLUP, Wash., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, has announced a signed franchise agreement in Washington that will bring a new Goldfish Swim School to Puyallup in Q2 of 2023. Site selection is well-underway as the new facility will join two open and operating schools across the state, in Redmond and Shoreline, extending the brand's reach to teach water safety to even more children and families in the area.

Behind the newly signed agreement is husband-wife team, Mitch and Corri Hastings, who

Seattle-based Coinme Welcomes First General Counsel

Preparing for International Expansion, the Company Selects 25-year Veteran Attorney Tom Davis to Lead Strategic Deals and Support Legal Compliance

Seattle, WA, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coinme, a leading cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., announced the first-time appointment of Tom Davis to serve as the company’s general counsel and corporate secretary. Davis will help guide the Seattle-based company’s international expansion and maintain good standing with regulatory bodies amidst the ever-changing cryptocurrency legal environment in the U.S. and abroad.

“As Coinme grows domestically and abroad, it’s imperative we have experienced in-house counsel to help us continue to comply with our regulatory obligations and protect our

Hybrid Electric Jet Market Forecast Significant Growth Opportunity and Latest Research Methodology - JetBlue, EasyJet

Hybrid Electric Jet Market

SEATTLE, WASHINGTION , UNITED STATES, January 25, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global hybrid electric jet market is estimated to exhibit a CAGR of 56.42% over the forecast period.

The objective of this study is to identify and estimate market opportunities of countries for the last few years and to forecast the market revenues for the next five years. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global Hybrid Electric Jet market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the

Explora BioLabs Launches Preclinical Vivarium Model in Seattle

Turnkey research facilities expand national network, opens new market

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Explora BioLabs, the national provider of industry-leading preclinical vivarium research space and management services headquartered in San Diego, recently announced its entry into the Seattle market.

Its first Seattle vivarium, conveniently located in the East Lake Union neighborhood, will open in May 2022. A second facility will open in 36 months in the South Lake

Purrini™️ PlayMate: The Best Modular Pet Toy Where Family Creativity and Pets' Fun Become One!

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pet owners tend to purchase various toys to keep their pets entertained. Our little friends get tired of their toys very often and none of the toys last long to capture pets' interests. Purrini recently came up with a Lego-like modular pet toy called "PlayMate". With extended life cycle and enhanced playability, this is an one-of-a-kind modular toy that is equally engaging for humans and animals. While people get to use their imagination building PlayMate into any type of structure, the small pets get to climb, jump, and lounge on it.

Fun for Pet Owners
PlayMate is a lot like our favorite building-block toys, except that when finishing building,

Prescryptive Is Named a Premier Partner by ConsenSys for Blockchain in Healthcare

Healthcare technology innovator is using blockchain to empower consumers' healthcare choices and experiences

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prescryptive Health, a healthcare technology company empowering consumers, today announced that blockchain leader ConsenSys has named the company a premier partner for its expertise in the Quorum Blockchain Service (QBS). QBS is a permissioned blockchain based on Ethereum that gives enterprises the ability to grow and operate blockchain networks at scale. With blockchain, Prescryptive can place consumers at the center of their healthcare experience by enabling transparency and control of health plan data, prescription drug pricing and affordability options, better interactions with prescribers and pharmacists, and the ability to "own" their electronic prescriptions for the first time.

Prescryptive's use of QBS allows it to meet the needs of its fast-growing network of

Powin Selects Celestica to Manufacture Its Next-Generation Energy Storage System in North America

The partnership with Celestica creates one of the first North American integrated battery module, rack, and enclosure production facilities for energy storage systems

 PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Powin LLC (Powin), a global leader in the design and manufacture of safe and scalable battery energy storage solutions, today announced that it has selected Celestica Inc., a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, to assemble its Centipede battery energy storage platform in Celestica's Monterrey, Mexico facility. Full production will begin in Q2 2022.

Celestica's facility in Mexico is located in close proximity to a substantial and growing

National Cybersecurity Alliance Announces Program for Data Privacy Week

Building on the success of Data Privacy Day, the National Cybersecurity Alliance and key partners unveil schedule for first ever Data Privacy Week

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), announced its program for this year’s Data Privacy Week 2022 (January 24-28, 2022). Expanding into a week-long initiative for the first time, Data Privacy Week will help spread awareness about digital privacy – including educating citizens on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure, and encouraging businesses to respect data and be more transparent about how they collect and use customer data. This year’s event is sponsored by NortonLifeLock, Terranova Security, OneTrust, Skyflow and FormAssembly.

“With so much noise surrounding cybersecurity, people and businesses are often left with

Chinook Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Charlotte Jones-Burton, M.D., M.S. as Senior Vice President of Product Development and Strategy

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KDNY), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of precision medicines for kidney diseases, today announced the appointment of Charlotte Jones-Burton, M.D., M.S. as senior vice president of product development and strategy.

“We are pleased to welcome Charlotte to Chinook as we continue to advance the clinical development of atrasentan and BION-1301 for IgA nephropathy and prepare to initiate the phase 1 trial of CHK-336 in healthy volunteers for primary hyperoxaluria,” said

DTG Recycle announces promotion of Ryan Jackman to Chief Growth Officer

Ryan Jackman, Chief Growth Officer

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The position will help lead the companies continued growth in exisiting and new business units

We are experiencing exponential growth and are looking to continue that momentum. We are confident that Ryan will be a significant part of our continued success in the years to come.”

— Tom Vaughn, CEO

BOTHELL, WA, USA, January 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DTG Recycle announced on Wednesday that Ryan Jackman has been promoted to the company's executive team as the new Chief Growth Officer.

In this role, Ryan will focus on new business units and revenue growth and be involved with 

corporate strategy and acquisitions. Additionally, he will work with the company's leaders and employees to improve current business units, processes, and communication and help grow and develop DTG Recycle's more than 340 employees.

Ryan joined DTG Recycle in early 2019 as the companies Business Development Manager.

WA Wildlife Commission Buckles to Extremist Pressure to Reverse Vote on 2022 Spring Bear Hunt

A female black bear keeps watch over her young cubs during the spring.

Minority of Commissioners Take Advantage of Commission Vacancy Created through Attacks by Extremist Hunting Groups

We have no doubt this decision will generate widespread outrage, and ultimately help shine the spotlight on the urgent need for an overhaul of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.”

— Samantha Bruegger

SEATTLE, WA, USA, January 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Taking advantage of two empty seats that Governor Jay Inslee is expected to fill any day, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission buckled to pressure from extremist hunting groups Friday and voted to take steps to reverse its November decision not to hold a 2022 spring bear hunt.

“This vote was yet another embarrassment for our state, which shows once more that the current Commission cannot be trusted with the responsibility of managing our fish and wildlife,” said Washington Wildlife First Executive Director Samantha Bruegger. “We have no doubt this decision will generate widespread outrage, and ultimately help shine

Bicycle Market Projected to Experience Revenue Boost to Cross $28,667.3 Million by 2027| CAGR 4.8% from 2021 to 2027.

Bicycle Market

Leisure activities are expected to boost growth of the bicycle sportswear market

PORTLAND, 5933 NE WIN SIVERS DRIVE, #205, OR 97220, UNITED STATE, January 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Market Overview :-

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Bicycle Market by Type, Sales Channel, and End User: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2027,” The global bicycle market size was valued at $20,280.0 million in 2019. Furthermore, the bicycle market growth is projected to reach $28,667.3 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.8% from 2021 to 2027. The non-cargo electric bike segment was the highest contributor to the market, with $12,712.4 million in 2019, and is estimated to reach $17,580.4 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.

Trends leads to the rise in bicycle market demand :-

Bicycle sports is an ongoing trend in the market. Countries such as the U.S., Paris, and

2022 Best Mountain E-bikes (Under $800 on Amazon)

Ebikewizard is the go to site for electric bikes

Mountain e-bikes don’t have to break the bank. Amazon has numerous options for mountain e-bikes (2022) under $800.

Get outside and have more fun.”

— -Kyle Watkins

RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mountain e-bikes don’t have to break the bank. Amazon has numerous options for mountain e-bikes (2022) under $800. Mountain e-bikes give you all aspects of a traditional mountain bike but with additional effortless power-on-demand. E-bikes are putting the traditional bike industry on the ropes. Most traditional bike manufacturers have started to pivot or have already begun creating e-bike lines. E-bikes have been increasing in their popularity and experts see no end in the near future.

In the last few years, the use of electric bikes has increased radically. This is due to

World Dog Alliance's New Year Resolution

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since founded in 2014, the World Dog Alliance (WDA) has been campaigning for legislations banning dog and cat meat with stellar achievements:

April 11, 2017: Taiwan passed the revised Animal Protection Act to outlaw dog and cat meat. 

December 12, 2018: The United States passed the 2018 Farm Bill to outlaw dog and cat meat (Sec. 12515). 

March 31, 2020:  Shenzhen, China passed the Shenzhen Special Economic Region

New Sin City to Launch Private $NSIN Token Presale

New sin city

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, January 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New Sin City (NSIN) recently released its latest project progress report and closed its full private round on January 15th. The official New Sin City is currently conducting the second round of airdrops. After the airdrop is completed, NEW SIN CITY TOKEN ($NSIN) is expected to be available for public sale on February 1st, when NSIN Token will be listed on pancakeswap trading pair.

All seed and strategic funding rounds for New Sin City (NSIN) are now complete. It raised around $40 million from the marketplace and its community members.

A total of 50 institutions and individuals came forward in the seed round. During the strategy round, big players like Metrix Capital, Ellipti, Oddiyana Ventures, ZBS Capital came forward and provided the company with some necessary funding.

New Sin City (NSIN) is built on Binance Smart Chain and NFT asset platform, and members can easily trade in its Metaverse. This year, New Sin City plans to add many new in-game rewards and elements to move NFT assets from the real world to the virtual world.

New Sin City (NSIN) will be the next big thing in the NFT virtual world. It enriches the gripping storyline associated with the highly adventurous criminal world syndicate. Users will love the idea of ​​visiting the criminal world through a virtual space and making it popular there.

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone, across every device

Legendary games, immersive interactive entertainment and publishing expertise accelerate growth in Microsoft’s Gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud.

Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, a leader in game development and an interactive entertainment content publisher. The planned acquisition includes iconic franchises from the Activision, Blizzard and King studios like “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Overwatch,” “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush.”

REDMOND, Wash. and Santa Monica, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2022 – With three billion people actively playing games today, and fueled by a new generation steeped in the joys of interactive entertainment, gaming is now the largest and fastest-growing form of entertainment. Today, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content publisher. This acquisition will accelerate the growth in Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud and will provide building blocks for the metaverse.

Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share, in an all-cash

Leaders across healthcare, academia and technology form new coalition to transform healthcare journey through responsible AI adoption

Coalition established to identify and solve significant societal and industry barriers through the use of AI

REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 13, 2021 — On Thursday, leading public, private, educational and research organizations across the U.S. healthcare and life sciences industries announced the formation of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Coalition (AI3C). The coalition brings together the Brookings Institution, Cleveland Clinic, Duke Health, Intermountain Healthcare, Microsoft, Novant Health, Plug and Play, Providence, UC San Diego, and University of Virginia with the goal of maximizing technology to provide recommendations, tooling and best practices for AI in healthcare.

“The goal of the newly created AI3C is to establish a pragmatic coalition with public

Washington January 13th-19th Forecast

 Western

Today

Becoming mostly sunny late in the afternoon. Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times late in the morning. A slight chance of rain early in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows near 40. East wind to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Highs near 50. Southeast wind to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Absci Announces Research Collaboration with Merck

Collaboration to leverage Absci’s Deep Learning-Enabled Drug Creation™ and Bionic Protein™ technologies

VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Absci Corporation (Nasdaq: ABSI), the drug and target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI and synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins, today announced that it has entered into a research collaboration with Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada), using Absci’s AI-powered Integrated Drug Creation™ Platform.

Under the collaboration, Absci will deploy its Bionic Protein™ non-standard amino acid

Icosavax Provides Corporate Update and Anticipated Milestones for 2022

SEATTLE, Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Icosavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICVX), a biopharmaceutical company leveraging its innovative virus-like particle (VLP) platform technology to develop vaccines against infectious diseases, today provided a corporate update and shared anticipated milestones for 2022.

Pipeline Updates:

• Exercised option for patent license for influenza vaccine from the University of Washington (UW) and U.S. Department of Human and Health Services (HHS). Icosavax has exercised its option for a non-exclusive patent license granted by