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Sign-on period for cities, counties to join recent opioid settlements has begun
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 28, 2025
SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office started today a sign-on process for city and county governments across Washington to join recent opioid settlements of up to $122.2 million with Purdue Pharma and eight generic opioid manufacturers....
Avista Foundation awards 49 grants supporting youth and education across the Northwest
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its second quarter, the Avista Foundation awarded $175,950 in grants to nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon to support education and youth development. “It’s amazing what...
FS Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $7.7 Million or $0.99 Per Diluted Share and Declares 50th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend in Addition to a Special Dividend
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 22, 2025
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW) (the “Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (the “Bank”) today reported 2025 second quarter net income of $7.7 million, or...
Riverview Bancorp Reports Net Income of $1.2 Million in First Fiscal Quarter 2026
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
FISCAL Q1 2026 HIGHLIGHTS $1.2 Million $0.06 $6.43 0.01% Net Income Diluted Earnings per Common Share Tangible Book Value per Share NPAs to Total Assets Fiscal Quarter Comparison Highlights Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin $9.8 million...
Democracy Live Receives ISO 27001 Certification
EIN Presswire
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July 22, 2025
Setting a New Standard for Election Technology Security SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Democracy Live, the nation’s leading elections portal provider, announced today that it has once again achieved ISO 27001...
Pop Artist Ronnue’s Bold Reimagining of 'Like a Virgin' Redefines Classic Pop
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
American Pop Artist Ronnue’s Bold Reimagining of Madonna's “Like a Virgin” Redefines Classic Pop - Making it "Shiny and New" CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American indie artist Ronnue is rewriting music history with...
PeopleReign, the leader in AI-powered employee service automation, announces strategic partnership with TalentLign
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PeopleReign, the leader in AI-powered employee service automation, today announced a strategic partnership with TalentLign, the HR people solutions advisory firm led by...
El procurador general Brown presentó una demanda contra Fidelity Information Services para proteger la información personal de quienes solicitan o perciben beneficios de asistencia alimentaria
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 25, 2025
SEATTLE – El procurador general Nick Brown presentó ayer una denuncia por incumplimiento de contrato contra la empresa Fidelity Information Services (FIS) para que se le prohíba divulgar de forma ilegal la información privada y personal de más de...
AG Brown files a lawsuit against Fidelity Information Services to protect the personal data of people who apply for or receive food assistance benefits
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 24, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Fidelity Information Services (FIS) to block the company from illegally disclosing the private, personal data of more than one million Washington residents who...
Rules for statewide battery recycling program proposed
Washington State Department of Ecology
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July 23, 2025
OLYMPIA – Lawn mowers, flashlights, and e-bikes — these days, people depend on batteries to power nearly every aspect of their lives. However, while battery-powered devices have become ubiquitous, programs to safely recycle those batteries at the...
Tariff Hike Drives Shift in Shipping, Strains Small U.S. Ports
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A looming hike in U.S. tariffs is triggering a major shift in shipping patterns, boosting business at the Port of Los Angeles while leaving smaller ports across the country grappling with sharp declines in cargo, job losses, and reduced...
Animal Welfare Groups Applaud Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Nullify Barred Owl Slaughter Plan
EIN Presswire
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July 23, 2025
WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today praised the introduction of a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution led by Reps. Troy Nehls,...
Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals in June 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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July 31, 2025
Posted on Jul 31, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 857,102 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands...
Lung Cancer & Asbestos Victims Center Urges a Factory or Industrial Worker Who Had Workplace Exposure to Asbestos Prior To 1983 And Now Has Lung Cancer to Call About Compensation-It Might Exceed $100,000
EIN Presswire
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July 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Lung Cancer & Asbestos Victims Center says, "If your husband or dad worked at an auto plant, any type of factory, or industrial workplace line a refinery or a mill and before...
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty Releases Annual Waterfront Report
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
The annual report examines year-over-year data throughout some of the state’s most notable waterfront markets. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) has released the...
Illinois Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund Welcomes Van Ikner as Director of Engagement and Partnerships
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
Ikner will direct equity-focused clean energy investments across Illinois CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund (CEJJF) today announced the appointment of Van Ikner as director of...
Pacvue Partners with Unlimitail, a Leading European Grocery Media Network, to Expand Retail Media Access Across Europe, Starting with Carrefour
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 23, 2025
LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacvue today announced a strategic partnership with Unlimitail, the retail media network serving over 35 leading retailers across Europe and Latin America. This collaboration will expand Pacvue...
Notice of IP & Asset Auction Managed by Fallingst Technologies LLC - Bidding Procedures & Final Sale Hearing Scheduled
EIN Presswire
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July 23, 2025
MISSION VIEJO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fallingst Technologies LLC, a technology advisory firm specializing in asset management and IP valuation, has been formally retained by Chapter 7 Trustee Edmund J. Wood to...
PacBio Joins the 1000 Genomes Long Read Project to Add Isoform Sequencing with Kinnex and Revio
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 23, 2025
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced it has joined the 1000 Genomes Long Read Sequencing Project, which will involve...
Fire in the Sky: Firefighters Navigating the Evolving Urban and Rural Building Landscape to Save Lives and Property
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
Firefighter Advanced Training Focused on Advanced Tactics and Strategies for Bigger than Life Structures OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The landscape of firefighting is evolving as rapidly as our urban and...