Divert Inc., an impact technology company specializing in food waste management, has initiated the groundbreaking for a unique Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Longview, Washington. This first-of-its-kind facility in the state is designed to process 100,000 tons of wasted food a year into carbon-negative renewable energy. Addressing Washington’s and Oregon’s Food Waste Challenge The […]
In a shocking revelation, U.S. officials have hinted that a surface-to-air missile, likely originating from Russia, could be responsible for the plane crash that is presumed to have killed Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. The tragic event occurred north of Moscow, leaving no survivors. Russian air authorities have confirmed that Prigozhin, his key aide Dmitry […]
Eastern Washington faces a terrifying wildfire menace as the Gray Fire blazes through, engulfing 500 acres near Medical Lake. Immediate evacuation orders have been sounded, with homes under threat and two key medical centers enforcing emergency sheltering measures. Spokane County Fire District 10’s alarming announcement on social media highlights the wildfire’s aggressive spread, pushing residents […]
Bird, renowned for its e-scooter services in Seattle, has rolled out a new line of e-bikes in the city. This move accentuates Seattle’s ambition towards sustainable transportation and adds to the city’s progressive transport landscape. Initially launching with a fleet of 200 e-bikes, Bird plans to scale up its offerings in the subsequent months. Increasing […]
Amazon’s Project Kuiper is progressing with its ambitious satellite network plan, as it prepares to establish a new satellite-processing facility at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. The facility, aimed at stimulating job creation and economic growth, signifies a substantial investment in the low Earth orbit satellite network which aspires to offer fast, affordable […]
Novartis has announced its agreement to acquire Chinook Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Seattle, Washington in a deal worth up to around $3.5 billion. The acquisition will bring two late-stage medicines for rare, severe chronic kidney diseases into Novartis’ portfolio. It aligns with Novartis’ strategy to focus on innovative medicines and will […]
Columbia Banking System, the parent company of Columbia Bank, and Umpqua Holdings Corporation, the holding company for Umpqua Bank, have closed their previously announced merger. The all-stock deal, which was announced by the American bank holding companies in October 2021, is aimed at creating one of the largest banks based on the US West Coast […]
Accenture said that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Inspirage, a Washington-based Oracle Cloud specialist firm. Inspirage, which has an emphasis on supply chain management, is expected to further boost the Oracle Cloud capabilities of Accenture. Besides, it will help Accenture expedite innovation for clients with emerging technologies like digital twins and touchless […]
Ryan Specialty, an American specialty insurance firm, has closed the previously announced acquisition of Griffin Underwriting Services. The deal was announced last month and the financial terms haven’t been disclosed. Based in Bellevue, Washington, Griffin Underwriting Services is a binding authority specialist and wholesale insurance broker. Established in 1928, the company provides a range of […]
Seattle-based Washington Federal, the holding company for Washington Federal Bank, has agreed to acquire California-based Luther Burbank and its fully-owned subsidiary, Luther Burbank Savings, in an all-stock deal valued at around $654 million. The transaction is expected to expand Washington Federal’s franchise into California. The combined entity will have total assets of around $29 billion, […]