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Sana Biotechnology Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates
Presented positive 6-month clinical results of ongoing type 1 diabetes study showing that hypoimmune-modified pancreatic islet cells transplanted without immunosuppression overcome immune recognition, while continuing to function and persist with...

Puget Sound Energy’s Beaver Creek Wind Farm now operational
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is proud to announce that its Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana, is now fully operational. The...

BB-Builder.pro Introduces Fixed-Price Kitchen Remodeling Packages in Seattle — Clear Scope, No Surprise Costs, and Signature Craftsmanship
Renton, WA, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BB-Builder.pro, a leading name in home renovations throughout the Seattle area, proudly announces the launch of its fixed-price kitchen remodeling packages in Seattle. Designed for standard-size...

Turning Voices Into Action: Rail, Community, and Policy Leaders Gather in Montana Sept. 8–10
Communities, advocates, and national leaders gather in Montana with Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to advance rail restoration across the Greater Northwest. BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The momentum behind...

State issues $33,000 penalty to U.S. Postal Service for dangerous waste violations
FEDERAL WAY – The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been improperly managing and storing dangerous waste at its Seattle Bulk Mail Center in Federal Way. Today, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a $33,000 penalty for violations...

Legendary Hospitality Brand Partners with World’s Largest Indoor Pickleball and Padel Facility Based In Scottsdale, Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD), a real estate investor, developer, and manager, today announced that its joint venture development, PURE Pickleball & Padel™ (“PURE”) has signed a 10-Year, exclusive...

IPinfo Expands Google Cloud Marketplace Offering With New IP Products
SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPinfo, the internet data company, today announced the expansion of its Google Cloud Marketplace presence, giving Google Cloud BigQuery users instant, region‑bound access to highly contextual IP...

Rossario George Wins the 2025 Stellar Business Award for Luxury Lifestyle – Global
Rossario George wins the 2025 Stellar Business Award for redefining luxury with bold design, sustainability, and ethical excellence. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a world where luxury often chases trends,...

Midyear: Blue Origin Packs Seats, SpaceX Controls Cash
Passenger segments reveal who pays and why it matters SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spaceport Lounge (www.spaceportlounge.com) reports passenger revenue in commercial space travel is surging, but the gains are...

CLEAR to Launch eGate Pilot Program at Select U.S. Airports Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the launch of biometric eGates to help modernize America’s airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 games. CLEAR is investing to improve...

NMDP Announces Nationwide Celebration and Fundraiser to Help Patients in Need of Life-Saving Cell Therapy
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMDP℠ (formerly Be The Match®), a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, invites communities nationwide to join NMDP Unite: a community celebration to find cures and save lives. This free,...

Madrona-backed Gradial Builds GTM Leadership Team to Accelerate Market Velocity, Customer Impact, and Product Evolution
SEATTLE, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gradial, the enterprise-scale platform for Agentic Marketing, today announced three senior hires to strengthen its go‑to‑market execution, deepen customer engagement, and accelerate the pace of product...

AG Brown secures an agreement from a Fife-based property management company to pay thousands in refunds and interest to 22 service members
SEATTLE – As part of an ongoing effort to protect military members’ legal rights to fair housing, Attorney General Nick Brown announced that Olympic Management Company has agreed to pay more than $46,000 in refunds and interest to 22 service...

Athira Pharma Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegeneration, today reported financial...

Banzai to Host Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
SEATTLE, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, will hold a conference call on...

Achieve Life Sciences Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Provides Updates on Cytisinicline Program
SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a...

Liberty Marine Corporation fined for waste oil spill into Puget Sound
OLYMPIA – Liberty Marine Corporation received a $32,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology for a 2023 incident in which 199 gallons of waste oil were discharged into Puget Sound while the vessel was anchored at Yukon Harbor in...

CEO of Hawaii Shipbuilding Company Sentenced to 13 Years for $29M Investment Fraud Scheme, President Received Two Year Sentence
A formerly married couple was sentenced yesterday for their roles in a more than decade-long scheme to defraud hundreds of investors out of millions of dollars in connection with Semisub Inc. (Semisub), a Hawaii-based company. According to court...

Commerce launches statewide Washington State Zoning Atlas to support smarter planning
First-of-its-kind tool translates local zoning into standardized categories for easy comparison OLYMPIA, Wash. – Understanding how zoning shapes communities across Washington is now a little easier thanks to a joint effort from the Washington...

New Fitness App Uses AI to Simplify Workout Tracking With a Single Photo
Built by seasoned lifters and tech developers, Max AI promises to log your training in seconds - but does the AI actually make your workout better? SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new app called Max AI is...