Washington state)

Granite Secures $28 Million Interchange Access Ramp Project in Redmond, Washington

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Construction & Property, Transport, Construction & Property, Public transport, Other Transport, Washington state), Transportation in Seattle, King County, Washington, Seattle metropolitan area, Political divisions of the United States, Bellevue, Washington, Redmond, Washington, Washington State Route 520, Interstate 5 in Washington, Washington State Department of Transportation

Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced it has been awarded the contract to construct the 148th Ave. NE Interchange Access Ramp in downtown Redmond, Washington by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced it has been awarded the contract to construct the 148th Ave. NE Interchange Access Ramp in downtown Redmond, Washington by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
  • The approximately $28 million award is anticipated to be included in Granites second quarter committed and awarded projects.
  • The new access ramp will provide a direct connection from the SR 520 offramp to new arterials, Hopper Street, Lumiere Street, and Shen Street.
  • We are happy to continue our longstanding relationship with WSDOT, said Blake Ambler, Granite senior project manager.

Washington State University to review claims of research misconduct

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Athira Pharma, Pullman, Washington, Washington State University, Kawas, Washington state), Political divisions of the United States

PULLMAN, Wash., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington State University announced today that it has undertaken a review of claims of potential research misconductinvolving research conducted by Leen Kawas, a former WSU student and current president and chief executive officer of Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA).

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  • PULLMAN, Wash., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington State University announced today that it has undertaken a review of claims of potential research misconductinvolving research conducted by Leen Kawas, a former WSU student and current president and chief executive officer of Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA).
  • On Thursday, the Athira Pharma board of directors announced that it had placed Kawas on temporary leave pending its own review of actions stemming from Kawas' doctoral research while at WSU.
  • Washington State University expects its researchers to adhere to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research activities.
  • Washington State University will refrain from discussing the matter further until the review process is complete.

Port of Quincy Receives Washington Capital Budget Funding for Water Main Design Project at George, WA - Eyes George as a Key Future Area for Economic Development in the Quincy Port District

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
States of the United States, Washington state), Political divisions of the United States, Transportation in Seattle, Washington State Route 281, Washington State Route 28, Quincy, Illinois, Interstate 90 in Washington, Quincy, Florida, Quincy, Massachusetts, Interstate 90

The Port of Quincy Water Main Infrastructure Extension Project would provide an extension of the existingGeorge, WA water main to meet the needs of future development north of Interstate 90 and to the west of State Route (SR) 281 near George.

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  • The Port of Quincy Water Main Infrastructure Extension Project would provide an extension of the existingGeorge, WA water main to meet the needs of future development north of Interstate 90 and to the west of State Route (SR) 281 near George.
  • Before the extension of the above-mentioned water main can be constructed, Design Phases (Phases 1 & 2) need to be completed.
  • The proposed water main would be of sufficient size to meet projected water demands ofanticipated future developmentonnorth of I-90 and to the west of SR 281 near George, WA.
  • The Port of Quincy strongly believes that this project would help accelerate economic development and job growth near George, WA in the Quincy Port District.

Camano Studio Tour to Hold Modified In-Person Tour for 2021

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Camano Island, Camano, Stanwood, Puget Sound, History of Washington state), Washington state)

CAMANO ISLAND, Wash., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Since 1997, artists on Camano Island and Stanwood have invited the public into their studios and galleries.

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  • CAMANO ISLAND, Wash., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Since 1997, artists on Camano Island and Stanwood have invited the public into their studios and galleries.
  • The Camano Studio Tour has since become the biggest tourist event on the Island and has attributed to a growing artist community with nearly 100 members in the Camano Arts Association.
  • Like every other arts event in 2020, the tour was forced to cancel last year due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "We feel confident that we can present a safe, enjoyable studio tour this year," added Simmons.

Sounder Raises $2.15M in Follow-on Seed Round to Bring Podcast Management and Monetization to Creators

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Sounder commuter rail, Transportation in Seattle, Monetization, Washington state), Transportation in the United States

2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sounder ( http://www.sounder.fm ), the industry's first end-to-end podcast management and monetization platform built with and for creators, today announced the completion of a $2.15M follow-on round for a total of approximately $4M of seed financing raised in the past 14 months.

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  • 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sounder ( http://www.sounder.fm ), the industry's first end-to-end podcast management and monetization platform built with and for creators, today announced the completion of a $2.15M follow-on round for a total of approximately $4M of seed financing raised in the past 14 months.
  • "2020 was a very successful year for Sounder across product development, partnerships, and monetization, said Kal Amin, Co-founder and CEO of Sounder.
  • "This new round of funding will allow us to continue to solve problems creators face while innovating within the overall audio landscape.
  • Sounder is an end-to-end audio management and monetization platform built with and for creators to help them be heard and compensated for their content.

Innovative Youth Transportation Solution HopSkipDrive Launches in Spokane

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Education in Spokane, Washington, Spokane, Washington, Spokane Public Schools, Spokane area, Washington state)

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for school districts, government agencies and families, announced today that it is launching service in Spokane, WA.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for school districts, government agencies and families, announced today that it is launching service in Spokane, WA.
  • Co-founder and CEO of HopSkipDrive Joanna McFarland says, "We're looking forward to providing a safe, dependable youth transportation solution for Spokane area schools.
  • HopSkipDrive has partnerships with school districts and charter schools in Spokane, and service will be available to Spokane area families Spring 2021.
  • Spokane Public Schools Transportation Director Salliejo Evers says, "The transportation team at Spokane Public Schools is excited to have a flexible and innovative transportation solution for individual students that will support their unique educational needs.

Washington State University Health Sciences Launches Life Sciences Incubator, sp3nw, Supported by $250,000 Grant From Bank of America

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
University, Banking, Education, Professional services, Other Health, Health, Philanthropy, Other Science, Foundation, Science, Finance, Washington State University, Cheesemakers, Pullman, Washington, Spokane, Washington, WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus, Washington state), Washington State University Spokane

Washington State University (WSU) Health Sciences today announced the launch of Spinout Space in Spokane ( spnw ), a new life sciences incubator that will launch start-up companies.

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  • Washington State University (WSU) Health Sciences today announced the launch of Spinout Space in Spokane ( spnw ), a new life sciences incubator that will launch start-up companies.
  • The resulting products will catalyze global health care innovation, while also driving economic opportunity and job growth in the region.
  • For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts .
  • WSU Health Sciences is an entrepreneurial health sciences campus and includes the WSU colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

LMN Architects Celebrates the Completion of the Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University

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Monday, November 16, 2020
LMN Architects, LMN, Washington State University, Washington state)

Seattle, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the opening of the Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

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  • Seattle, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the opening of the Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
  • The Plant Sciences Building integrates several disciplines from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), and is central to fulfilling this mission.
  • The new building is positioned to the south of the Biotechnology and Life Sciences building, also designed by LMN Architects, and completed in 2009.
  • The new Plant Sciences Building marks a significant milestone in Washington States commitment to sustainable agriculture and ecological stewardship, says LMN Partner Stephen Van Dyck, AIA.

Sound Transit Selects Mobilitie to Bring 5G to New Northgate Link Expansion

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Rail, Finance, Transport, Telecommunications, Professional services, Networks, Internet, King County Metro, Sound Transit, Northgate Transit Center, Northgate, Seattle, Mobilities, Puget Sound region, Washington state), King County, Washington

Sound Transit is a multi-phase light rail project connecting central Seattle to surrounding suburbs/neighborhoods.

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  • Sound Transit is a multi-phase light rail project connecting central Seattle to surrounding suburbs/neighborhoods.
  • Mobilities network is designed to ensure Sound Transit passengers have uninterrupted service wherever they travel, whether above or below ground.
  • As Sound Transit expands its service to Northgate, scheduled to begin service in 2021, Mobilitie is enabling next-generation wireless capabilities throughout the additional 4 miles for thousands of daily visitors.
  • Were excited to bring 5G to the rails in Seattles booming tech community, said Alan Goree, Director of Wireless Solutions of Mobilitie.

ZOOM+Care Continues Expansion North of Seattle with New Clinic in Everett, WA

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Everett, Washington, Everett Station, Puget Sound region, Everett Mall, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, Washington state)

The Everett clinic at 221 SE Everett Mall Way #M-3, Everett, WA 98208, will be ZOOM+Care's 53rd location.

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  • The Everett clinic at 221 SE Everett Mall Way #M-3, Everett, WA 98208, will be ZOOM+Care's 53rd location.
  • Staffed with board-certified providers who cater to a broad range of illnesses and injuries, the clinic will include primary and preventive care services.
  • The location also offers on-site labs and prescriptions, allowing patients to leave with their medication in hand.
  • The company's Everett clinic will expand its reach in the Seattle metro area to more residents in Snohomish County.