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Online Auction of the Prestigious Kirkland Estate in Seattle, WA - October 27th
Previously listed at $4.7M, this exclusive Kirkland Estate, only 30 minutes from Seattle, will be sold via Interluxe Auctions with a starting bid of $1.7M. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Interluxe Auctions,...

What’s Open & Closed in Philadelphia’s Historic District During 2025 Federal Government Shutdown
PHILADELPHIA, October 1, 2025 – Due to the sudden federal government shutdown, attractions and landmarks within Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park, including Liberty Bell Center, Benjamin Franklin Museum and Independence Hall,...

SR 169 Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopens south of Black Diamond Oct. 14
BLACK DIAMOND – The State Route 169 Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopened to two-way traffic Tuesday morning, Oct. 14, as repairs were completed. Contractor crews working under an emergency contract for the Washington State Department of...

Washington state reaches agreement to preserve key portions of law requiring clergy to report child abuse
Clergy in Washington will remain mandatory reporters under stipulations filed today by the state Attorney General’s Office and the plaintiffs in lawsuits against the state over Senate Bill 5375. Under the stipulations, however, the state and...

MultiCare Health System and SCAN Health Plan Forge Multiyear Partnership to Enhance Care Access for Older Adults in Washington
The collaboration advances both organizations’ nonprofit missions by expanding access to more doctors, more choices, and healthcare options for older adults in SCAN’s newest Washington markets LONG BEACH, CALIF., AND TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES,...

Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through October
For immediate release: October 9, 2025 (25-123) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) received a second award of food funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allowing us to maintain...
Marsha Anderson Bomar inducted as president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GHD proudly announces that strategic transportation advisor Marsha Anderson Bomar, Ph.D., AICP, ENV SP, F.ITE, F.ASCE, has been inducted as president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for...
Banzai Announces Institutional Investor Increases Direct Equity Stake to 18.7% Following Exercise of Warrants
Institutional Investor Exercises Pre-Funded Warrants Acquired as Part of ClearDoc, Inc. Acquisition SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology...

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...

Metal art expo based on the anime 'Ghost in the Shell' to open in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Chicago.
GAAAT will use their signature 2.5D technology to recreate iconic scenes from the anime in metal, allowing fans to see and feel the world of Ghost in the Shell. TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Art brand GAAAT has...

Seattle Black Limo Named Among Seattle’s Trusted Limo Services
SEATTLE, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Seattle’s demand for premium ground transportation grows, Seattle Black Limo has been recognized as one of the most trusted providers of Seattle limo service. Known for its professional chauffeurs,...

Sieglinde C. Othmer Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
PARKVILLE, MO, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide by Sieglinde C. Othmer in the category of Health & Fitness as a distinguished favorite. The...

Brice Mbonde Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Sower, Gon`s Infinity" by Brice Mbonde in the category of Young Adult Fiction as a distinguished favorite. The competition is judged by...

Canadian Producer Shane Fennessey Introduces Documentary “Singhs In The Ring", Celebrating Gama Singh And The Legacy Of Stampede Wrestling Is Invited To Screen At The Toronto International Film Festival Of South Asia
Toronto, ONTARIO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shane Fennessey of Fennessy Films is not your typical filmmaker. A producer, writer, and director with a proven knack for turning ambitious ideas into reality—on time, on budget, and with a lot...

Critical upgrades promote public health and the environment in Tacoma, Bridgeport and Skagit County
Public Works Board awards $137.4 to improve Washington infrastructure OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) recently awarded $137.3 million to 38 projects across Washington. That included $133.7 million for 31 construction...

International Kids Runway Debuts in Seattle, Returns to Vancouver in October, and Expands to Los Angeles and Bay Area
IKR strengthens its ecosystem with the acquisition of Drippi, integrating runway, content, and e-commerce to empower youth and designers alike. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International Kids Runway (IKR) has...


AG Brown proposes Model Public Records Act Rules to improve government transparency
In a move to make all levels of government more transparent, Attorney General Nick Brown has proposed changes to the model rules that guide governments’ responses to Public Records Act requests. “Concerns about transparency and integrity in...

Governor Hochul Announces Inflation Refund Checks Are Now Being Sent to 8.2 Million New York Households
State Senator Kevin Parker said, “I want to thank Governor Hochul for her leadership and unwavering commitment to working families across New York. With so many households struggling to make ends meet, these inflation refund checks will provide...

What to know about your flood insurance during the government shutdown
The Chehalis River overflows into Scatter Creek, inundating Independence Road Southwest and nearby properties in Rochester in 2022. (The Centralia Chronicle)Around two-thirds of the flood insurance policies in Washington state are underwritten by...