Geography of the Pacific Northwest

Resource Works - anti-forestry blockaders have crossed the line

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Provinces of Canada, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, Canada

When taken together, they demonstrate a clear pattern of wanton disregard, colonial and racist attitudes, and questionable ethics.

Key Points: 
  • When taken together, they demonstrate a clear pattern of wanton disregard, colonial and racist attitudes, and questionable ethics.
  • The blockaders claim only three per cent of productive old growth forest remains in BC, which would be 35,000 hectares.
  • Resource Works communicates with British Columbians about the importance of the province's resource sectors to their personal well-being.
  • And Resource Works explores the long-term economic future of British Columbia as a place that depends on the responsible development, extraction and transportation of the province's resources.

The Washington Center Announces Kimberly Churches as New President

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Geography of the Pacific Northwest, WASHINGTON, The Washington Center, United States, Administrative divisions

Washington, D.C., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) has announced that Kimberly Churches will become its fourth president effective Oct. 18, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) has announced that Kimberly Churches will become its fourth president effective Oct. 18, 2021.
  • I am honored to be joining The Washington Center at this critical time, said Churches, who was selected as president following a nationwide search.
  • The Washington Center is and will be a critical bridge between academia and employers in every sector.
  • The Washington Center is the largest and most established student internship program in Washington, D.C.

Summit Bank Announces New Advisory Board for Eugene/Springfield Market

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, States of the United States, United States, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Summit, New Jersey, Community bank

Summit Bank, the fourth-largest bank headquartered in Oregon, today announced the formation of a Eugene/Springfield Advisory Board, comprised of six business leaders in the community.

Key Points: 
  • Summit Bank, the fourth-largest bank headquartered in Oregon, today announced the formation of a Eugene/Springfield Advisory Board, comprised of six business leaders in the community.
  • The advisory board will leverage their skills and expertise to provide guidance and direction to Summit Banks Eugene/Springfield leadership team.
  • Summit was recognized in 2020 as the Top Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Bank Lender in the State of Oregon.
  • Summit Bank is quoted on the NASDAQ Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board as SBKO.

Canada and the United States release new action plan for Salish Sea Ecosystem

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Contents, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, Salish Sea, Natural environment, Salish, Ecosystem health

Canada and the United States are committed to strong, ongoing collaboration with their partners to protect and manage the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Canada and the United States are committed to strong, ongoing collaboration with their partners to protect and manage the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also updated their joint "Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report" analyzing ten indicators of the health of the Salish Sea.
  • The renewed joint action plan reinforces the commitment by Canada and the United States to address ongoing and new challenges to the health of the Salish Sea together.
  • The 20212024 Action Plan prioritizes the following:
    supporting the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference;
    maintaining and further developing the Transboundary Salish Sea Ecosystem Health Indicators and the Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report;
    information sharing activities on environmental impact assessments and notification processes for projects in the Salish Sea ecosystem;
    supporting local, state/provincial, and TribalFirst Nation transboundary coordination and information-sharing mechanisms; and
    coordination and information sharing on federal Salish Sea initiatives and identifying opportunities where U.S. and Canadian interests and mechanisms intersect.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Contracts to Purchase 112 Unit Condominium Site in Burien, Washington Expanding First-Time Home Buyer Footprint

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Puget Sound region, Retailers, Supermarkets, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, WASHINGTON, Speeder, Costco, Silverdale

King County alone supports the corporate headquarters of Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, Starbucks, Nordstroms, Weyerhaeuser, PACCAR, Expedia, Alaska Airlines, and other large employers.

Key Points: 
  • King County alone supports the corporate headquarters of Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, Starbucks, Nordstroms, Weyerhaeuser, PACCAR, Expedia, Alaska Airlines, and other large employers.
  • Harbor anticipates the studio and one- and two-bedroom units will be priced between $395,000 and $495,000 and fill a significant need in the local marketplace.
  • Sterling Griffin, President and CEO of Harbor, stated, Burien represents an ideal location for Harbor Custom Homes to increase our Western Washington footprint and address the significant need for affordable housing in King County.
  • Harbor has active or recently sold-out residential communities in Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, and Allyn in the state of Washington.

Major Investment in Postsecondary Studies in French at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, Simon Fraser, Fraser, Administrative divisions, Canada

The Government of British Columbia will invest $5 million to enable Simon Fraser University to continue to play its role as a leader in postsecondary education in French in the province.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of British Columbia will invest $5 million to enable Simon Fraser University to continue to play its role as a leader in postsecondary education in French in the province.
  • In the longer term, this investment will provide the financial stability Simon Fraser University needs to pursue its commitment to improving access to French-language education and supporting a new generation of bilingual British Columbians.
  • The investment we are announcing today goes beyond financial support for Simon Fraser Universityit is a commitment to young Canadians who wish to continue to develop their skills in French."
  • By broadening its French-language offerings, Simon Fraser University is contributing to the development of our province's Francophone community."

A Time to Celebrate the Students! Destinations Career Academy of Oregon Class of 2021 Ready to Move Forward

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Teens, Parenting, Other Education, Family, Technology, Consumer, Education, Other Technology, States of the United States, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Mitchell School, United States, Destinations Career Academy of Oregon, Insight School of Oregon-Painted Hills, DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF OREGON, INSIGHT SCHOOL OF OREGON-PAINTED HILLS

Students from Insight School of Oregon-Painted Hills ( ISOR ) will also hold their ceremonies at 3:00 pm.

Key Points: 
  • Students from Insight School of Oregon-Painted Hills ( ISOR ) will also hold their ceremonies at 3:00 pm.
  • Collectively, the graduating class reports it has been accepted to colleges and universities across Oregon and beyond.
  • Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (ORDCA) is a full-time online public charter school authorized by Mitchell School District that serves students in grades 9-12 statewide.
  • Insight School of Oregon-Painted Hills (ISOR-PH) is a full-time online public charter school serving Oregon students in grades 7-12.

Vaccinated Oregonians Qualify for $100,000 College Scholarships through "Take your shot" Campaign Partnership

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Geography of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon, United States, Administrative divisions

b'SALEM, Ore., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oregonians, if you\'ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or are planning to, you have a chance to win one of five $100,000 college scholarships.

Key Points: 
  • b'SALEM, Ore., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oregonians, if you\'ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or are planning to, you have a chance to win one of five $100,000 college scholarships.
  • The Oregon Treasury and the Oregon College Savings Plan today announced their partnership with Governor Brown\'s " Take your shot " campaign, encouraging Oregonians age 12 and older to get vaccinated with the added incentive of a chance to win a scholarship.
  • "\nScholarship prize dollars will be placed in Oregon College Savings Plan accounts with the Oregon Treasury serving as the account owner, and the individual prizewinner designated as the beneficiary.
  • "\nPopular Oregon College Savings Plan incentives include their Baby Grad and Kinder Grad programs, which provide a $25 match to accounts opened for a child before their first birthday and for Kindergartners.

Compass Health Achieves Major Broadway Campus Redevelopment Milestones: Celebrates Virtual Grand Opening for Phase One and $14 Million in State Funding for Phase Two

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Consumer, Health, Philanthropy, General Health, State, Local, Mental health, Fund Raising, Public policy, Government, Consumer, Legislatures, Regions of the United States, Geography of the Pacific Northwest, WASHINGTON, Maria Cantwell, Dave Somers, Everett Station, United States

b'This month, Compass Health marks two significant milestones in its Broadway Campus Redevelopment project, a state-of-the-art regional center to support behavioral health needs across Northwest Washington.

Key Points: 
  • b'This month, Compass Health marks two significant milestones in its Broadway Campus Redevelopment project, a state-of-the-art regional center to support behavioral health needs across Northwest Washington.
  • As part of the ceremony, Sebastian narrated a building walkthrough, accompanied by remarks from U.S.
  • Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, Washington State Senator June Robinson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, Executive Director of the Washington State House Finance Commission Steve Walker, and Compass Health Board Chair Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory.
  • A community-based healthcare agency, Compass Health integrates behavioral health and medical care services to form a key section of the community safety net and serve clients and others in need of care and support.

Historic Climate Bill Passes Washington State Senate

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Friday, April 9, 2021
Geography of the Pacific Northwest, WASHINGTON, United States

The Washington State Senate passed the historic and carefully crafted cap-and-invest legislation today, which now heads to the Washington State House of Representatives to continue through the process of becoming law.

Key Points: 
  • The Washington State Senate passed the historic and carefully crafted cap-and-invest legislation today, which now heads to the Washington State House of Representatives to continue through the process of becoming law.
  • To meet the state's climate goals and those of the Paris Climate Accords, more needs to be done."
  • "By implementing a Cap-and-Invest system, Washington will kick off a cycle that can benefit everyone across the state."
  • More About Clean & Prosperous Washington, a project of the Washington Business Alliance
    The Washington Business Alliance launched Clean & Prosperous Washington (CaPWA) in support of the Climate Commitment Act legislation.