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Highlights for Children Names New Engen as Digital Marketing Partner to Support Consumer Business
SEATTLE, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Engen, a leading digital marketing agency, has been selected as the digital marketing partner for Highlights for Children, the iconic brand that has inspired generations through its beloved magazines,...

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

Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Releases 2025 End of Legislative Session Report
The Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association (WSBPA) announced the release of its comprehensive 2025 End of Legislative Session Report, SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Washington State Bowling...

Paving project set to start mid-July in Coles Corner area of US 2 near Leavenworth
LEAVENWORTH – A stretch of US 2 that is a gateway to popular tourist destinations east of Stevens Pass will be repaved starting on Monday, July 14. The project will stretch from milepost 78, west of the junction of US 2/State Route 207 Coles...

Banzai Appoints Dean Ditto as Chief Financial Officer
SEATTLE, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced the appointment of Dean...

Zeem Solutions to build EV truck charging facility in Seattle Tacoma, thanks to grant funding from Northwest Seaport Alliance
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zeem Solutions will build an EV charging facility for electric trucks near SeaTac Airport, and six local fleet operators will purchase 19 new electric trucks at a price that is competitive with...

Washington State sues Trump Administration for illegally sharing personal health data with ICE
SEATTLE– Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to provide unrestricted access to individual personal health data...

Washington State leads lawsuit against Department of Education’s mental health funding cuts
SEATTLE — A coalition of 16 state attorneys general, led by Washington, filed a lawsuit late Monday against the U.S. Department of Education for illegally cutting congressionally approved funding for mental health programs in K-12 schools. After...

Fifty 1 Labs, Inc. Announces Bold Expansion Plan Powered by Nobel Prize Laureate Management Team, Cutting-Edge AI Healthcare Innovation and $350K Leadership Investment
SEATTLE, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Fifty 1 Labs, Inc. (OTC: FITY), a Nevada-based pioneer in AI-driven drug repurposing and AI-driven functional medicine, today unveiled a transformative Game Plan to achieve a $50 million...

New WatchGuard Research Reveals 171% Increase in Total Unique Malware as Attackers Defy Traditional Defenses
SEATTLE, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs), today released the findings of its latest Internet Security Report, a quarterly analysis detailing...

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...

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 Washington State Department of Transportation will remove and replace...

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 Washington State Department of Transportation will pave...

Fred Meyer and Washington State Collaborate to Provide Free Locking Bags to Prevent Opioid Misuse
Olympia, Washington, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers at Fred Meyer’s 60 pharmacies in Washington now have access to free locking bags to more safely store their opioid prescriptions. The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is...

Fred Meyer and Washington State collaborate to provide free locking bags to prevent opioid misuse
For immediate release. OLYMPIA — Customers at Fred Meyer’s 60 pharmacies in Washington now have access to free locking bags to more safely store their opioid prescriptions. The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is collaborating with the...

Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...

Veteran Financial Executive Philip Duff Joins Prosprous.ai to Help Drive Inclusive Financial Innovation
SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Prosprous.ai, a pioneering startup building an AI-powered personal financial management platform, is pleased to announce that Philip Duff, a renowned financial leader and systems...

Kite Realty Group to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 30, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kite Realty Group (NYSE: KRG) announced today that it will release financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. KRG will conduct a...

Banzai Secures New Debt Financing of up to $11.0 Million
Initial Financing Tranche of $2.2 Million Provides Additional Operating Liquidity and Financial Flexibility to Support Acquisitions and Growth SEATTLE, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the...

Olympia Pharmaceuticals Launches OlympiaYou.com: Empowering Patients Through Innovative Wellness and Sexual Health Support
ORLANDO, Fla., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olympia Pharmaceuticals, the nation’s leading 503A and 503B compounding pharmacy, is proud to announce the launch of its new consumer-focused platform, OlympiaYou.com – a new digital platform...