Diamonds are forever: New I-90/SR 18 interchange to open after eight-day closure of SR 18

SNOQUALMIE – After several years of planning and design, and nearly 20 months of construction, it’s almost time for the state’s newest diamond to shine.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will open the second diverging diamond interchange in the state after an eight-day, round-the-clock closure of both directions of State Route 18 under the Interstate 90 overpasses scheduled to begin Thursday night, July 17. 

From 9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, through 5 a.m. Friday, July 25, traffic will not be allowed

New law requires firearms dealers in Washington to report trace requests annually

SEATTLE — Firearms dealers in Washington will need to submit annual reports to the Attorney General’s Office of all trace requests they receive from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under a new state law.

Under the law that went into effect on July 1, firearms dealers with more than $1,000 per

Washington state to receive millions in latest opioid settlement

SEATTLE — Washington state could receive more than $16 million as part of $720 million in nationwide settlements announced today with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis.

Based on the overwhelming participation by attorneys general across the country, all eight

AI-Powered Microsoft Dynamics 365 Webinars: Finance, Insurance CRM & Unified Pricing in Supply Chain

Microsoft Solutions Partner Unify Dots to host Copilot-Powered AI webinars in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Hosted by Unify Dots, these educational webinars showcase demos and updates in Dynamics 365 Finance, Insurance CRM, and Unified Pricing in Supply Chain.

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Unify Dots, a global Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in enterprise ERP, CRM, and AI software built on cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics 365,

Commerce to invest $419 million in affordable housing statewide

Washington - The Department of Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) has $419 million in planned investments state-wide in the next two years. That includes affordable multifamily housing development, such as new construction, acquisitions and rehabilitation, that will benefit people who are low-income, have experienced chronic homelessness, have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and others who have experienced obstacles to housing stability.

Guidance for specific funding, including application information and deadlines, will be

AAlimousine and Sedan Expands Premium Transportation Services to Reagan National Airport (DCA)

A professional AAlimousine and Sedan chauffeur assisting a client at Reagan National Airport (DCA), highlighting punctual and discreet service.

AAlimousine and Sedan’s upgraded luxury fleet, featuring premium sedans and SUVs for corporate, airport, and event transportation in Washington DC.

Washington, DC’s trusted luxury car service now offers seamless airport transfers at DCA, catering to business travelers, tourists, and diplomats with safety.

VIENNA, WA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AAlimousine and Sedan Expands Premium Transportation Services to Reagan National Airport (DCA)

AAlimousine and Sedan, a Washington, DC-

Craters & Freighters Seattle Enhances Crating and Shipping Services with JIT, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing Principles

The company’s use of JIT ensures that crates and pallets arrive only when needed, reducing storage costs and preventing delays.

By leveraging JIT, Kanban, and Lean principles, the company can offer tailored crate and pallet delivery solutions that meet the highest standards of quality while improving operational efficiency.

Craters & Freighters Seattle is a leading provider of custom crating, packing, and shipping solutions for heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and specialized materials.

Seattle crating, shipping, and logistics leader boosts speed, precision, and savings with JIT, Kanban, and Lean—tailored for today’s demanding supply chains.

JIT, Kanban, and Lean manufacturing principles ensure that every shipment of crates and pallets is handled in the most efficient manner—reducing lead times, optimizing resources, and minimizing costs.”

— Faraz Bala, General Manager of Craters & Freighters Seattle

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Craters & Freighters Seattle, a leader in custom crating and shipping solutions, announces the integration of Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and Lean manufacturing principles into its crate and pallet delivery operations across industries. These advanced methodologies will streamline processes, reduce waste, and support timely and cost-effective delivery of crates, pallets, and shipping materials for businesses in energy, manufacturing, construction, technology, and more.

As demand for precision and efficiency grows

SnapSoft has achieved Premier Tier Services Partner status with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SnapSoft, a leading digital innovation and cloud transformation consultancy, proudly announces that it has achieved Premier Tier Services Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). This prestigious designation—the highest attainable tier within the APN—reflects SnapSoft’s exceptional track record of delivering advanced cloud-native solutions, its commitment to technical excellence, and its proven success in helping customers innovate and scale on AWS.

Premier Tier status is awarded to a select group of partners that meet stringent requirements

Agent Review Partners with Agent Methods to Elevate Insurance Agent Credibility Online

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By combining our reputation management tools with Agent Methods’ website solutions, we are making it easier than ever for agents to establish trust with potential clients.”

— Jonas Roeser, CEO of Agent Review

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Agent Review, a leading online reputation management platform for insurance professionals, has announced a strategic partnership with Agent Methods, a premier provider of custom insurance agent websites. This collaboration aims to enhance agent credibility and

Lore and Luster Announces New Romance-Focused Book Convention Coming to Tacoma in April 2026

Tacoma’s first romantasy convention brings indie authors, magical merch, and a dream-worthy ball to the Pacific Northwest.

TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On April 18–19, 2026, the historic Tacoma Armory will open its doors to something Tacoma has never seen before: Lore and Luster, a fantasy and romance-focused book convention created to celebrate fantasy, feminism, and the transformative power of story.

Proudly mama-owned and female-founded,

Patsy Surh Place honors AANHPI communities with 77 new homes for low-income seniors in Tacoma

Faaluaina Pritchard (L), executive director of Asia Pacific Cultural Center, and Sharon Lee (R), executive director of Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), present gifts of appreciation to Patsy Surh O’Connell at the grand opening of Patsy Surh Place on May 21.

Patsy Surh Place celebrated its grand opening on May 21, with affordable housing advocates in attendance.

Named for Patsy Surh O’Connell, this housing community honors the distinguished community leader and a founder of Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC). Patsy Surh Place reflects her lifelong commitment to promoting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage, culture, and arts throughout the region.

Read more about Patsy Surh O’Connell and her impact on the Secretary of State website.

This new affordable multifamily housing community includes 77 units for low-income

AndaSeat Publishes Comparative Ergonomic Insights Behind Kaiser 3 and Kaiser 4 Series

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AndaSeat Publishes Comparative Ergonomic Insights Behind Kaiser 3 and Kaiser 4 Series

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As posture-related health issues continue to shape workplace and gaming ergonomics, AndaSeat has released a comparative overview of its Kaiser 3 and Kaiser 4 Series, demonstrating how each chair aligns with different user needs identified in recent human-factors research. Far from being a matter of product tier, the distinction between the two chairs lies in their engineering orientation, adjustment philosophy, and intended user posture profiles.

Informed by extensive user feedback and

The Rising Demand for Extended Luxury Rentals Amid 2024 Tourism Boom Explains Waou Rentals

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As international tourism in Madrid surges, Waou Rentals explains how luxury apartment rentals see a significant rise in demand.

WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Madrid continues to solidify its position as one of Europe’s premier destinations. In 2024, the city welcomed a record 16.5 million visitors, with nearly 9 million of them coming from international markets. This influx has fueled the demand for high-end, extended vacation rentals that blend luxury, comfort, and

Flextank Provides Wineries with New Productivity Resources To Help Operations Improve Turnaround, Revenue and Margins

The new Winery Resource Page provides online tools, expert guidance, and winery production and project consultation tips that are designed to help winery operators reduce their OpEx overhead and increase their productivity, sustainability, and margins.

Flextanks help wineries increase capacity, and reduce costs. Flextanks deliver controllable, stackable, sustainable production via adjustable oxygen-permeable surface area-to-volume ratio and related wall thickness and configuration.

Flextanks help wineries create the space-efficiency, productivity, sustainabilitiy and revenue improvements. Wineries can reduce OpEx, and increase output and margin.

Winery Resource Page Gives Wineries new ways reduce operational expenses, increase award possibilities, revenue, efficiency and productivity.

Wineries are struggling with increasing costs and shifts in customer demand. The new Winery Resource Page content is designed to help winery operators become more efficient and productive.”

— Jonathan Smalley, Flextank CEO

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Flextank, the leader in advanced oxygen-permeable polyethylene tanks for wine, cider, spirits and craft beverage fermentation and storage, today announced the company has developed a new Winery Resource Page that is provides wineries with information, tips, and methods to help them increase production and reduce costs.

The new Winery Resource Page provides

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Achieving Edchart’s PHP Certification enables professionals to validate their expertise and gain global recognition in today’s competitive technology landscape.”

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WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Professionals worldwide are increasingly turning to EdChart’s PHP Certification to validate their expertise and enhance career prospects. The certification, recognized by leading tech firms and Fortune 500 companies, provides a credible benchmark for software developers, IT professionals, freelancers, and management employees seeking global recognition.

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More crisis care beds coming to Thurston County thanks to Commerce partnership

A new 16-bed facility will expand crisis triage capacity in the Thurston-Mason region, as part of Phase 3 of the Trueblood Settlement

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new 16-bed crisis triage and stabilization facility is coming to Thurston County, thanks in part to a $4.95 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce.

A partnership with the service provider, ConnectionsWA, will help the state meet its obligations under the Trueblood Contempt Settlement Agreement.

ConnectionsWA operates a crisis response center in Kirkland, a related Commerce investment.
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This landmark decision from 2018 primarily seeks to address unconstitutional delays in

AndaSeat Novis Series Recognized with Gold at 2025 MUSE Design Awards for Excellence in Minimalist Workplace Design

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AndaSeat Novis Series Recognized with Gold at 2025 MUSE Design Awards for Excellence in Minimalist Workplace Design

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AndaSeat today announced that its Novis Series ergonomic chair has been awarded the Gold prize in the Workplace & Office category of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. The

AndaSeat Aligns July Seating Access Window with Seasonal Shifts in Work and Environment Planning

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AndaSeat Aligns July Seating Access Window with Seasonal Shifts in Work and Environment Planning

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AndaSeat, a manufacturer of ergonomic seating systems for hybrid work, gaming, and institutional settings, has announced the formal opening of a scheduled product access window from July 7 through

Sunrise Village: A new affordable community for Longview, by Longview Housing Authority

The brand-new Sunrise Village community in Longview, including green space, gardens, and benches.

Affordable housing can be hard to find in rural Cowlitz County. In Longview, a small city of just 37,000 people, this is due to both a lack of available affordable housing overall and a lack of multifamily housing units that more of our low-income neighbors can afford compared to single-family homes.

This June, Longview has cause to celebrate

New Commerce toolkit helps bring local voices to community planning

Washington - Cities and counties in Washington plan for growth through a process known as comprehensive planning. Commerce has a new toolkit for centering community input in that work.

The new Plan Together, Grow Together

Paving project on Grant County stretch of I-90 to start this July

MOSES LAKE – A drive on the state’s longest interstate will take a little bit longer starting in July, but in the end, people will have a smoother highway.

Contractor crews working for the

Paving across six state highways in the south Puget Sound and Kitsap Peninsula starts in July

OLYMPIA – Work to provide a smoother ride for travelers and preserve six state highways in the south Puget Sound region begins Monday, July 14.

Contractor crews working for the

Marysville-Based Melby Electric Completes Major Residential Electrical Remodel for New Home in Snohomish, Washington

Complete electrical remodeling project with Melby Electric in Marysville

Start of installing a new electric sub-panel with Melby Electric

Complete home electrical rewiring with Melby Electric

Finished electric remodeling project in the kitchen and many other rooms of the home with Melby Electric

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MARYSVILLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A home in Snohomish just got a serious electrical upgrade, thanks to Melby Electric out of Marysville. It was a full residential electrical remodel and not just a random light fixture swap. The team handled everything from outdated wiring to a

Indepth Excavation From Snohomish Helps Puget Sound Energy Install 3" Conduits With Trench Excavation in Shoreline, WA

Initial measurements for the saw cutting for the plumbing and electrical

Complete Saw Cutting of the Main Road for the Excavation Project with Indepth Excavation

Using the mini excavator to dig out around the home for the electrical line

Indepth Excavation fills and covers the trenches with asphalt

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SNOHOMISH, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The crew over at Indepth Excavation from Snohomish just wrapped up a trench job in Shoreline, Washington, digging in tight for Puget Sound Energy. This wasn’t your average trench either, they had to cut into the

Corsa Finance Ignites Main Street with New 'Accessible Business Loans', Fueling Local Economic Growth

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Corsa Finance, a leading provider of innovative financial solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, today announced the official launch of its "Accessible Business Loans”. This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms Corsa Finance's unwavering commitment to empowering local economies by providing a streamlined, flexible, and truly accessible path to critical funding for Main Street businesses.

In an economic landscape where

CEP Multifamily Acquires 196-unit Kerf Apartments in Bellingham, WA

CEP Multifamily (CEP) has acquired The Kerf Apartments, a newly built 196-unit luxury- grade apartment community in Bellingham, WA.

EVERRETT, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CEP Multifamily (CEP) has acquired The Kerf Apartments, a newly built 196-unit luxury-grade apartment community in Bellingham, WA. Kerf is the 24th acquisition in Washington for the

AndaSeat Aligns Independence Day Timing with Expanded Access to Novis and Core Seating Series

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AndaSeat Aligns Independence Day Timing with Expanded Access to Novis and Core Seating Series

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AndaSeat, a developer of ergonomic seating platforms for professional, hybrid, and entertainment environments, has announced a scheduled period of expanded model availability in

Corporate Social Responsibility in Action: AndaSeat Joins Forces with U.S. School to Enhance Student Workspace

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Corporate Social Responsibility in Action: AndaSeat Joins Forces with U.S. School to Enhance Student Workspace

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AndaSeat, a global manufacturer of ergonomic seating systems, has announced a new step in its corporate social responsibility (CSR) roadmap through a recent donation of