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Five Below Makes Its Pacific Northwest Debut, Bringing Extreme Value to the Region With Eight New Stores
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE), the trend-right, extreme-value brand for kids today announced it will bring its one-of-a-kind shopping experience to the Pacific Northwest for the very first time...
Medicare Open Enrollment is here and SHIBA has tools to help you prepare!
OLYMPIA, WA – Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. This is the annual time when people already enrolled in Medicare can change plans. If you received a notice that your current plan is ending, you must select a new...
Owner: American Government
Discuss Recognized by OpenAI for 10B+ Tokens Milestone, Cementing Market Leadership
Seattle, WA, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discuss, the leading AI-powered market insights platform, announced that it has been recognized by OpenAI at DevDay 2025 for surpassing the 10 billion token milestone, placing the company among a...
Destiny Cycle Publishers Relaunch Epic Celtic‑Inspired Fantasy Series
Revised editions of Blades of Destiny and Stone of Destiny arrive alongside the new Heart of Destiny, expanding a mythic saga rooted in 5th‑century Erin. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MEDIA CONTACT: Destiny...
PMI Puget Sound Announces Professional Development Days Oct 24–25, 2025 with Keynote Rich Sheridan
Two-day conference at The Westin Seattle with keynote Rich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, & interactive tracks on project management, AI, & PMO leadership SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PMI Puget Sound...
Pinnacle Minerals Expands into the United States with Acquisition of Eight Critical Minerals, Gold, and Silver Projects
Australian explorer strengthens U.S. critical minerals supply chain with acquisition across Idaho and Washington’s historic mining districts. Pinnacle Minerals (NASDAQ:PPTA) ID, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pinnacle...
Governor Ferguson, WSDOT announce White River Bridge will reopen earlier than expected
ENUMCLAW — Governor Bob Ferguson joined community leaders, elected officials and WSDOT leadership today to announce that the State Route 410 White River Bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley will reopen ahead of schedule. Based on an inspection...
Owner: American Government
Introducing Offroad Arctic: Industry-First Aftermarket A/C for UTVs and Side-by-Sides Leads Line of Heating and Cooling Solutions
SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Offroad Arctic officially launched its revolutionary line of heating and cooling solutions for UTVs and side-by-sides, including its flagship under-dash A/C kit: an industry-first in the...
New Class of 40 Under 40 in Public Health Reflects a Dedicated and Compassionate Workforce
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The de Beaumont Foundation today announced its fourth class of 40 Under 40 in Public Heath honorees, recognizing rising leaders who are working to improve the health of communities across the United...
Collaborating across borders: working together to improve water quality in the Nooksack River watershed
The rainy season is just around the corner, and this is often when we see fecal bacteria levels rise in our local waterways. These bacteria indicate the likely presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can make people and animals...
Owner: American Government
WA co-leads challenge to EPA’s attacks on affordable clean energy for low-income households
Washington and 22 other plaintiffs are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for illegally ending a $7 billion program that lowers energy costs and pollution by bringing solar energy to more than...
Owner: American Government
Yoodli Appoints Former Tableau/Salesforce Leader Padmashree Koneti as Chief Product Officer
The appointment underscores Yoodli’s rapid growth and commitment to scaling its AI-powered roleplay platform for global GTM and enablement teams. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Yoodli, the AI-powered roleplay...
Influential Women Profiles Portia Blanchette, MBA, for Her Impactful Leadership in Accounting
SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Driving Financial Excellence, Compliance, and Mentorship Across Nonprofit and Corporate Sectors Influential Women, in its 2025 series, proudly features Portia Blanchette, MBA, a...
Novo Nordisk and Omeros announce asset purchase and license agreement for Omeros’ clinical-stage MASP-3 inhibitor zaltenibart (OMS906)
Zaltenibart has best-in-class potential across multiple rare blood and kidney disorders and will enhance Novo Nordisk’s Rare Disease portfolio Omeros is eligible to receive 340 million US dollars in upfront and near-term milestone payments, up to...
WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award
WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award Olympia - “Melissa Weitzel’s work has changed lives across Washington,” said WDVA Director David Puente Jr. “Her vision and steady leadership turned a program into a...
Owner: American Government
Gainwize Launches Ripple Maps Platform to Help Retail Investors Discover Hidden Winners Behind Major Tech Trends
Seattle, WA, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainwize, an investment research platform, has launched its proprietary Ripple Maps technology to help retail investors identify under-the-radar companies powering major tech trends such as AI, space...
GenAI in MedTech Market Trends, Applications and Growth Opportunities
Ottawa, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global GenAI in the medtech market is driven by the expansion of its healthcare applications, growing innovations, increasing R&D activities, and growing diseases. GenAI streamlines workflows,...
Flag Lowering - October 17, 2025 (Aviation Mishap)
Flag Lowering - October 17, 2025 (Aviation Mishap) I am deeply saddened by the deaths of four Washington-based soldiers whose lives were lost on September 17, 2025, while serving on active duty in the United States Army: Chief Warrant Officer...
Owner: American Government
STV Acquires California-Based Cypress Construction Management, LLC
SACRAMENTO, CA, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STV Group, Incorporated, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has acquired Cypress Construction...
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2026 Season Event Schedule
Goodguys has 15 events slated for their 43rd season bringing Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times to classic car enthusiasts across the country! FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Goodguys Rod & Custom...