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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...
Owner: American Government
Federal government shutdown will have limited impact on Commerce
Agency is in a strong position at the beginning of the state budget cycle The Washington State Department of Commerce is strongly positioned to sustain the federal government shutdown, which began today. The federal shutdown should not impact...
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Faraday Future Successfully Concludes FX Super One Co-Creation and Sales Event in Seattle
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFAI) ("FF", "Faraday Future", or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced...
WA and other states win temporary block on politically motivated cuts to homeland security funding
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the administration’s political agenda, a day after a coalition of...
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Kathleen Welton Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Be WHOO You Are" by Kathleen Welton in the category of Picture Books - All Ages as the winner. The competition is judged by experts from...
WA joins a coalition of states suing DHS, FEMA over unlawfully reallocating security funding for political purposes
Attorney General Nick Brown, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the...
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R. Luce Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
ATHENS, OH, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Walking on Nathan's Grave: A Tale Traversing Heaven and Hell" by R. Luce in the category of General Fiction as a winner. The competition...
Debut Author Kyra Jessen Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
One of only two Germany-based authors who received the prestigious international NYC Big Book Award this year. HAMBURG, GERMANY, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "The Anticipation Principle:...
Geoffrey R. Jonas Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®!
WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Being Broken: Tales and Essays of Survival and Death from Narcissistic Parental Abuse" by Geoffrey R. Jonas in the category of Nonfiction...
2025 Government Experience Awards Spotlight Digital Equity and Human-Centered Innovation
Winners from across the country are setting the standard for people-first services, blending technology with creativity to build trust with residents SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for Digital...
Michaela Riley Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I" by Michaela Riley as the category winner of Fantasy. The competition is judged by...
Australian Author Stephanie Boag Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®!
From the land down under, the Australian author Stephanie Boag impresses the NYC Big Book Award with her two different perspectives on IVF. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award...
Angela Greenman Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®!
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL METROPOLITAN AREA, MN, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "The Child Riddler" by Angela Greenman as the category winner in Action/Adventure. The competition is...
Gary E Smith Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
HAYWARD, CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "More Than You Know" by Gary E Smith in the category of Political Thriller as a distinguished favorite. The competition is judged by...
Following Trump’s Politicization of CDC, West Coast States Issue Unified Vaccine Recommendations
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington, and Governor Josh Green of Hawaii announced coordinated winter virus vaccination recommendations through the West Coast...
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Following Trump’s politicization of CDC, West Coast states issue unified vaccine recommendations — California breaks from future federal guidance with new law
Vaccination is safe, effective, and the best protection available against respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Seasonal vaccination is also a critical public health tool to reduce serious illness, community transmission, and...
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Messi, Alba Lead Inter Miami to Commanding Win Over Seattle
(MENAFN) Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba propelled Inter Miami to a commanding 3-1 home win against the Seattle Sounders in Tuesday’s MLS clash. The scoring began when Alba expertly controlled a pass from Messi before firing a precise shot past...
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Joe Sarkic Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 NYC Big Book Award recognized "Veil of Dawn's Promise" by Joe Sarkic in the category of Science Fiction as a distinguished favorite. "Veil of Dawn's Promise" by Joe...
Kuderer asks insurers to give federal workers a grace period
OLYMPIA 10/6/2025 – Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer today called on insurance companies selling auto, homeowners and renters insurance in Washington to support federal workers affected by the ongoing federal government...
Owner: American Government
Humanitarian Nonprofit Human Appeal USA to Host National Comedy Tour
MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humanitarian aid nonprofit, Human Appeal USA, is kicking off their national comedy takeover tour featuring famous comedians to raise money in support of Human Appeal’s emergency appeals to...