Washington State

Alaska Airlines launches popular vacation getaway nonstops between Seattle/Everett-Honolulu and Portland-Miami

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines welcomed guests today seeking warm temperatures and sunny skies on our new nonstop flights between Seattle/Everett–Honolulu and Portland–Miami. The daily, year-round flights are available for purchase at alaskaair.com.

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  • "Our new nonstop between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu is our first regularly scheduled service connecting Paine Field to Hawaii.
  • And our new coast-to-coast route between Portland and Miami links two destinations that were the largest underserved cities for each airport."
  • We now fly from eight West Coast gateways to Hawaii: Anchorage, Seattle/Everett, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and San Diego.
  • We serve Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Island of Hawaii from these airports with an average of 30 nonstop, peak-daily flights.

Generational Equity Advises 11th Hour Laborer in its Sale to Traction Capital Partners

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client 11th Hour Laborer to Northwest Restoration Operating and R1 Dallas Operating, a portfolio company of Traction Capital Partners.

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  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client 11th Hour Laborer to Northwest Restoration Operating and R1 Dallas Operating, a portfolio company of Traction Capital Partners.
  • 11th Hour Laborer, (dba Restoration 1 of Southlake ) is a leading water, fire, storm restoration and construction Company providing services throughout Texas and the greater Gulf Coast region.
  • Northwest Restoration Operating is a portfolio company of Traction Capital Partners, LLC.
  • Traction Capital Partners (Traction), is a small, focused private investment firm located in Seattle, Washington.

Palisade Infrastructure Acquires Rainier Connect and Announces Name Change to Lightcurve

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Palisade Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in Mashell, Inc., the parent company of Rainier Connect (the "Transaction"). Palisade will take on both the ownership and operations of Rainier Connect.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Palisade Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in Mashell, Inc., the parent company of Rainier Connect (the "Transaction").
  • Palisade will take on both the ownership and operations of Rainier Connect.
  • Lightcurve's dedicated team, supported by Palisade Infrastructure, will invest in high-speed, reliable fiber optic networks, earning trust in our communities and providing fast, dependable internet."
  • Changing the name to Lightcurve represents the next chapter of the journey and marks the beginning of significant investments in the fiber optic internet infrastructure.

National Geographic Society Names Nalini Nadkarni Explorer at Large

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed famed forest canopy researcher Nalini Nadkarni as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed famed forest canopy researcher Nalini Nadkarni as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.
  • Nadkarni, an ecologist who pioneered the study of Costa Rican rainforest canopies and an avid science communicator, will serve as an ambassador for the National Geographic Society.
  • This is key to our mission and among the many reasons we're thrilled to name her a National Geographic Explorer at Large."
  • "Curious, inspiring and committed to empowering the next generation, Nalini exemplifies what it means to be a National Geographic Explorer," said Alex Moen, chief explorer engagement officer at the National Geographic Society.

iCap Equity and iCap Vault Investor Alert: Attorneys Investigating Potential Compensation Options for Investors

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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They are preparing to take legal action and seek compensation on behalf of some of the iCap investors, from the financial industry entities that employed investment advisors who recommended iCap to such investors.

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  • They are preparing to take legal action and seek compensation on behalf of some of the iCap investors, from the financial industry entities that employed investment advisors who recommended iCap to such investors.
  • Investors interested to evaluate their loss recovery options and individuals with knowledge of the facts surrounding the iCap securities offerings may contact the Rosca Scarlato attorneys.
  • Several months after iCap Equity suspended interest payments to its investors, iCap filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • Investor rights attorneys Alan Rosca and Paul Scarlato have been investigating the iCap matter and are evaluating potential claims for compensation for some of the investors who invested in iCap through a registered investment professional.

Umpqua Bank Names Nicole Bascomb-Green Head of Community Lending

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the appointment of Nicole Bascomb-Green as Head of Community Lending. In this role, Bascomb-Green is responsible for the management of the community lending team, harnessing Umpqua's full resources and expertise—including the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, and the bank's Community Reinvestment Act experts, product and retail banking leaders—to deliver innovative products and programs that address housing affordability and access issues focused on low-to-moderate income BIPOC communities.

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  • Bascomb-Green, real estate and banking leader, recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as the new chair of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)
    LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank , a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the appointment of Nicole Bascomb-Green as Head of Community Lending.
  • Prior to joining Umpqua Bank, she served as community affairs manager for Washington State and Idaho at U.S. Bank.
  • "Through the Community Lending team, we are putting forth the investment to strategically develop and deploy innovative programs that provide financial opportunities to our BIPOC communities," Bascomb-Green said.
  • Umpqua Bank's Community Lending team serves and supports low-to-moderate and minority communities across the bank's footprint to achieve their dream of homeownership.

Austin-Based College Access Nonprofit Unveils New Name as Statewide Expansion Continues

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Forward, the pioneering college access and success nonprofit that has for 20 years helped Central Texas high school and college students chart pathways to and through higher education, today unveiled its new name, College Possible Texas, marking its formal expansion statewide and its full integration into the College Possible organization. The announcement comes two years after the organization merged with College Possible, one of the largest and most respected college access and success organizations in the nation, and marks the next step in the organization's broadening its reach and impact to continue serving students on a national scale.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Forward, the pioneering college access and success nonprofit that has for 20 years helped Central Texas high school and college students chart pathways to and through higher education, today unveiled its new name, College Possible Texas , marking its formal expansion statewide and its full integration into the College Possible organization.
  • In 2021, College Possible Texas, known as College Forward at the time, joined as the eighth College Possible regional site, alongside Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Omaha, Oregon, Philadelphia and Washington State.
  • When College Forward developed the CoPilot student data information system in 2014, College Possible was its first customer.
  • Most recently, College Possible Texas announced a $6.5 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help double the number of students they serve in Texas.

Internet2 Welcomes New eduroam Support On-Ramp Organizations in Nevada and Washington

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet2 announced today the latest research and education (R&E) institutions to join its eduroam Support Organizations program as on-ramp participants: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Computing Services and Washington State's K-20 Education Network.

Key Points: 
  • With Internet2 eduroam Support Organizations now in their states, K-12 students in Nevada and Washington will benefit from expanded access to eduroam – the secure, global Wi-Fi roaming access service developed by and for the international R&E community.
  • To that end, scalability is the propelling factor that eduroam Support Organizations bring to the table in the U.S.
  • NSHE System Computing Services and the K-20 Education Network submitted proposals this spring to join the next cohort of eduroam Support Organizations.
  • For more information about the program and its participating institutions, visit the eduroam Support Organizations website and view these additional resources:

ATA's Statement Opposing FMCSA's Move to Create Patchwork of Meal and Rest Break Rules

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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In response, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement opposing FMCSA's action:

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  • In response, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement opposing FMCSA's action:
    "Ensuring a singular, national standard of work rules for professional drivers is crucial to both safety and the supply chain.
  • Unnecessary and duplicative state laws are not grounded in safety and have been primarily enforced via private lawsuits designed to extort the trucking industry.
  • Opening the door to this spurious litigation once again would impair the safe and efficient movement of interstate goods.
  • "ATA is fully prepared to oppose this effort that would result in a confusing patchwork of regulations.

First Financial Northwest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.13 per Share; Announces Adoption of New Stock Repurchase Plan

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The cash dividend will be payable on September 22, 2023, to shareholders of record on September 8, 2023.

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  • The cash dividend will be payable on September 22, 2023, to shareholders of record on September 8, 2023.
  • The new stock repurchase plan will commence on or about August 10, 2023, and will expire no later than March 16, 2024.
  • The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations.
  • As a result, there can be no assurance as to the exact number of shares, if any, that will be repurchased under the plan.