IACC Honors Washington’s Community Builders at 2026 Annual Conference

The Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) is a statewide nonprofit that connects Washington communities and tribes with infrastructure funding, technical assistance and partners.

Annual awards celebrate leadership, stewardship, innovation and impact in communities across the state

Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They are built by people who know their communities, bring others together, share what they know and help turn ideas into progress”

— Janea Stark, Chair of IACC and Executive Director of CERB

WENATCHEE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC), a statewide nonprofit that connects Washington communities and tribes with infrastructure funding, technical assistance and

Smart City Networks Extends Longstanding Partnership with Seattle Convention Center

Smart City Networks

Seattle Convention Center

Seven-year agreement with a three-year extension option continues a technology partnership that began in 1992.

Strong technology partnerships are built by understanding where a venue is today and helping it make informed decisions about where it needs to go next”

— Mark Haley, President of Smart City Networks

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Smart City Networks, the nation’s leading provider of technology services for the convention and events industry, has been awarded a new seven-year agreement, with a three-year

Nearly 4,000 Youth Flood Antsahamanitra for the Historic Launch of '16 MESURES' Suicide Prevention Hotline

16 Mesures Ambassadors

Hip-Hop Icon Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Peace Advocate Tina Marie Tyler, TV Host Chef Andre Rush, Spearhead Madagascar’s New 24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a historic gathering that fused the raw energy of hip-hop culture with an urgent call for public health reform, nearly 4,000 youth completely filled the iconic Antsahamanitra amphitheater. The

TUGE Technologies Shares Travel eSIM Guide for International Travel Brands

TUGE Technologies’ API and white-label options help travel partners offer mobile data abroad

WA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A traveler booking a trip through several countries needs to know whether one data plan covers every stop, when the plan starts and whom to

Cybersecurity Expert Rex Calloway Releases 'Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online,' a Practical Guide to Everyday Internet Safety

 

Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online by Rex Calloway

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cybersecurity professional and author Rex Calloway's book, Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online: A Non-Technical Guide to Staying Safe on the

Crazy Good Records Announces New 4EachOther Release Celebrating Music and Community

The 4EachOther Band

4EachOther Album Cover

Rooted in Seattle's open mic scene, the five-piece band brings folk, rock, and blues together on a five-song EP.

The band is laser-focused on bringing communities together. We’re really pleased to help bring that spirit to more listeners.”

— Alan Hardwick

EDMONDS, WA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Crazy Good Records announces its latest release, a five-song CD from Seattle-area band 4EachOther. Blending folk, rock, and blues in 3-part

Amazon Creates Over 300,000 New U.S. Jobs This Holiday Season with Increased Pay and Expanded Benefits

Starting January 1, 2027, eligible seasonal employees will have access to healthcare coverage from their first day on the job

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it is hiring over 300,000 people for seasonal, part-time, and full-time roles across its U.S. core operations network nationwide this holiday season. Beginning January 1, 2027, all eligible seasonal employees will have access to healthcare coverage starting on their first day of

DigniFi Appoints FinTech and Technology Veteran Jefim Piekarz as Chief Product Officer

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigniFi, a leading FinTech company specializing in access to automobile, powersports and RV repair financing, today announced the appointment of Jefim Piekarz as Chief Product Officer. Jefim brings over 20 years of experience across FinTech, SaaS, and digital marketplaces.

With more than 20 years of experience across FinTech, SaaS, and digital marketplaces, Piekarz will lead DigniFi’s Product and Engineering teams, advancing product strategy, technology development, and innovation.

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DigiStor Appoints Enterprise Technology Veteran Peter Bell to Board of Directors

Experienced founder, technology investor, and advisor brings proven expertise in growing and scaling innovative enterprise software, cybersecurity and data storage companies

VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigiStor, a leading provider of secure data-at-rest protection solutions, today announced the appointment of Peter Bell to its Board of Directors. Bell brings decades of experience operating, investing in, advising and scaling technology companies, with

Expedia Group Launches AUTONOMOUS ONBOARDING, Helping Properties Access Global Travel Demand Faster

• Properties can join Expedia Group through their existing software and go live in under 24 hours.
• The launch gives properties a simpler path to Expedia Group's consumer brands, B2B network and AI agentic bookings.
• Five connectivity partners across multiple markets shaped the experience in pilot: HotelRunner, Yanolja Cloud Solutions, RoomCloud, RateGain and Eviivo.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expedia Group today announced AUTONOMOUS ONBOARDING™, a faster, simpler way for properties to join its global travel marketplace without leaving the connectivity software they already

The Financial Times Honors Russell Investments for Outstanding Client Solutions and Industry Leadership

Russell Investments was named Top Service Provider of the Year for Outsourced Solutions. Zach Buchwald and Kate El-Hillow also received awards for top CEO and CIO, respectively.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Financial Times has named Russell Investments Top Service Provider of the Year for Outsourced Solutions at its Asset Management STAR Awards North America. The Financial Times also named Russell Investments Chairman and

Hoylu Aligns Its Platform Around a New Vision for Connected Construction Planning and Collaboration

Hoylu tackles industry-wide challenges with a new release designed to connect teams, ensure consistency, and unify industry communication

KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hoylu, the visual planning and project management platform built for the AEC industry, today introduced a new Hoylu release and outlined the company's direction for the years ahead. More than 130,000 users rely on Hoylu to plan complex projects, including many of the largest general contractors across

Wyze Unveils $69.98 Wire-Free 2K Solar Cam Powered with One Hour of Daily Sunlight

Complete outdoor security bundle delivers zero-maintenance solar power, 2K video clarity, and color night vision.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wyze, a company dedicated to making smart home technology accessible and safe, today announced the Wyze Solar Cam, launching

Veeam Puts Customers in Control of Data Sovereignty with Launch of New Global Sovereign Service Providers Program

New program brings together Veeam’s sovereign technical capabilities with the skills and knowledge of local service providers to help customers address data sovereignty requirements

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veeam® Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced the Veeam Sovereign Service Providers Program, a phased global initiative designed to help customers identify trusted local service providers that combine sovereign

F5 and Telenor Partner to Build the AI Service Plane for Sovereign AI on NVIDIA-powered AI Factory Infrastructure

F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes on NVIDIA BlueField DPU provides a Kubernetes-native control point for AI traffic, tenant isolation, telemetry, and policy

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced that Telenor AI Factory has selected F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes as an intelligent AI service plane for its NVIDIA-powered sovereign

Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Property in Queens, NY for $13.9 Million

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Maspeth, Queens, New York on October 20, 2026 for a purchase price of approximately $13.9 million.

The property consists of one industrial distribution building containing approximately

Susan Beth Wagshul-Golden, Spotlighted By Influential Women, Leads Campus Safety With Empathy And Strong Collaboration

TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Director of Emergency Preparedness and Campus Safety at the University of Washington Tacoma, She Brings More Than Three Decades of Public Safety Leadership to Higher Education

Tacoma, Washington – Susan Beth Wagshul-

SecureW2 Wins 2026 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award

It was named Wi-Fi Security Solution of the Year for its cloud PKI and phishing-resistant, certificate-based access that extends from Wi-Fi to AI agents

SEATTLE , WA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --
SecureW2, a leader in cloud-native PKI and RADIUS solutions, has been named "Wi-Fi Security Solution of the Year" in the 2026 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards.

Now in its 10th year, the prestigious program recognizes the top cybersecurity products and companies across the industry, from startups to Fortune 500s. This year’s awards drew thousands of nominations from around the world. SecureW2 PKI won the Solution of the

ShearComfort Seat Covers Offers a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Black Friday Savings on Custom-Fit Seat Covers

ShearComfort Black Friday

WA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With the holiday shopping season approaching, ShearComfort Seat Covers is giving customers an early look at its upcoming Black Friday event, featuring

King County TV Automates Meeting Audio Description Without Adding Staff

King County, Washington uses MediaScribe Narrate to create a predictable audio description workflow for 10-12 hours of weekly meeting coverage.

County government serving greater Seattle brings MediaScribe Narrate to government meeting workflow, keeping WCAG-aligned video paced to full meeting schedule.

Describing hours of meeting content well takes real storytelling skill. Automating it means we get consistent audio description without asking our team to become professional narrators.”

— Brian Starr, AV Technology Manager for King County TV

KING COUNTY, WA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- King County TV, the government television station for one of the largest county governments in the country, adopted an automated audio

ROSSARIO GEORGE CLOSES 2026 WITH INTERNATIONAL LUXURY AWARD, SEATTLE MAGAZINE RECOGNITION AND THE ORION COLLECTION

The award-winning American luxury house unveils final collection of 2026 an unexpected luxury grocery tote and more as it approaches its 10th anniversary.

Ten years ago, Rossario George began with a vision to create luxury that was bold, inclusive, and unapologetically individual, as we approach our anniversary, I'm incredibly proud of what we've built.”

— Tony Vincente, CEO/Designer of Rossario George

RENTON, WA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rossario George, the American luxury fashion and beauty house founded by designer and CEO Tony Vincente, is closing 2026 with two significant industry

“Seattle Stands with Survivors, Every Step” launched by Councilmember Rinck and survivor service organizations to fund gender-based violence services and prevention programs

Multi-year effort seeks to grow investments into direct support for organizations working with survivors and violence prevention

Earlier today Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) stood with more than a dozen survivor service organizations, public health and medical institutions, community leaders, and local and state elected officials at Seattle City Hall to announce the “Seattle Stands with Survivors, Every Step” campaign. The initiative is a multi-year effort to

Lake Washington Boulevard Knotweed Treatment and Trail Closure

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will conduct knotweed treatment along Lake Washington Boulevard between Lake Drive S and 43rd Avenue S on Thursday, October 15, beginning at 8 AM.

To allow crews to safely complete the treatment and give

AndaSeat Gaming Sofa Signals a Shift From Performance-Only Seating Toward Everyday Entertainment Furniture

Gaming Sofa

Gaming Sofa Series

Gaming Sofa Series

AndaSeat Gaming Sofa Signals a Shift From Performance-Only Seating Toward Everyday Entertainment Furniture

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AndaSeat is expanding its approach to gaming furniture with the AndaSeat Gaming Sofa, a relaxed seating concept designed for