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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force releases toolkit drawn from experiences of families of missing people
SEATTLE — The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force has released a toolkit for families and friends to use if someone they know is missing. Families and friends of missing people are often the best advocates to help...

WA joins states suing Trump over illegal attacks on wind energy development
SEATTLE — Washington state filed suit today alongside 18 attorneys general against the Trump administration over its unlawful attempt to freeze the development of wind energy. “We can’t unleash American energy by kneecapping some of the fastest...

Letian Xu Unveils Groundbreaking DDQN Path Planning Algorithm at International Conference
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the 2024 5th International Conference on Information Science, Parallel and Distributed Systems, a groundbreaking research paper titled "Prioritized Experience Replay-Based DDQN for...

SEMI Selects Kiterocket as Agency of Record
PHOENIX, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kiterocket, a PR-forward communications agency for high-growth companies in market sectors driving the biggest way-of-life transformations, including semiconductors and renewable energy, has been named...

Twenty US Foods Drivers Inducted Into 2024 International Foodservice Distributors Truck Driver Hall of Fame
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that 20 US Foods drivers were named to the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame class of 2024. The IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame program recognizes...

Helena Joins Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority as Government Partner, a Milestone in Southern Montana Rail Restoration
BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) announced that the City of Helena has joined as a government partner. This marks a significant step in revitalizing passenger...

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Sen. Andy Billig lead delegation showcasing Washington’s growing aerospace, aviation and space sector at Farnborough International Airshow
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state’s largest delegation ever, led by Lt. Governor Denny Heck and State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, is traveling to the United Kingdom this week for the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show. The group will...

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Sen. Andy Billig lead delegation showcasing Washington’s growing aerospace, aviation and space sector at Farnborough International Airshow
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state’s largest delegation ever, led by Lt. Governor Denny Heck and State Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, is traveling to the United Kingdom this week for the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show. The group will...

Catholic Clergy Defend Religious Liberty in Protecting Seal of Confession
National association of priests & deacons decries Washington law seeling to break seal of confession. Say 1st, 4th, and 5th ammendments threatened. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Diego, May 25, 2025 —The...

The Law Office of Robert C. Hahn, III, P.S.: Spokane Bankruptcy Attorney Offering Tailored Legal Solutions
Spokane, WA, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Office of Robert C. Hahn, III, P.S. is a full-service practice providing various legal services in bankruptcy and personal injury. Attorney Robert C. Hahn III is a highly rated and skilled...

Mercer International Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2024 Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.075
Selected Highlights Second quarter Operating EBITDA* of $30.4 million and net loss of $67.6 million Strengthened pulp markets drive improvement in operating cash flows and liquidity Quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share NEW YORK, Aug. 08,...

Martinrea International Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter Results and Declares Dividend
TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and...

Former Seattle FD Captain, Fireground Air Management Authority, to Head Firefighter Air Coalition
Mike Gagliano, Leading Worldwide First Response Author, Global Fire Response Instructor, Appointed as New President of FAC MARINETTE, WI, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Firefighter Air Coalition (FAC), a global...

AndaSeat Novis Series Wins Global Gold at 2025 iLuxury Awards for Outstanding Luxury Tech & Gadgets
AndaSeat Novis Series Wins Global Gold at 2025 iLuxury Awards for Outstanding Luxury Tech & Gadgets SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AndaSeat proudly announces that its Novis Series ergonomic seating platform has...

FlavorCloud State of Cross Border Report Highlights Tariff Trends, Growing Shipping Lanes, and Industry Growth Rates
Shippers Seeing a 76% Boost in International Sales Year over Year SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FlavorCloud, a global shipping and trade compliance platform specializing in seamless cross-border commerce for...

In Swing States, Typical Homebuyer’s Monthly Payment Has Nearly Doubled Since The Last Presidential Election
(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The median monthly housing payment for homebuyers in swing states has nearly doubled since the 2020 presidential election, rising 92% to an all-time high of $2,161, as both home prices and mortgage rates have soared. This is...

Athira Pharma Presents Preclinical Data Demonstrating New Insights into the Mechanism by Which Fosgonimeton Protects Neurons from Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Pathology at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2024
Fosgonimeton mitigated amyloid-β-induced toxicity, lowered pTau levels and reduced disruption of protein clearance mechanisms that may contribute to pTau pathology Fosgonimeton treatment, alone and in combination with lecanemab, protected cultures...

AGII Rolls Out Scalable Automation Engines for Efficient Web3 Operations
The AI-powered Web3 platform introduces advanced automation systems designed to accelerate decentralized workflows and enhance infrastructure responsiveness. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AGII, a leading force in...

State disciplines health care providers-05-08-2025
For immediate release: May 8, 2025 (25-067) Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700 OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against...

China Airlines Partners with Southwest Airlines to Expand Connections in North America
China Airlines partners with Southwest to expand U.S. connections, offering seamless transfers via four West Coast gateways to 30+ U.S. cities. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- China Airlines (CAL), a...