News Release: 1/14/2026
SBA Offers Relief to Washington Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought Low interest disaster loans now available WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Washington to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Aug. 12, 2025. The declaration covers the Washington counties of Benton, Franklin, Grant, Island, Jefferson, King,
Puget Sound Energy Provides $250,000 for a Warmer Winter
MEDIA RELEASE Puget Sound Energy Provides $250,000 for a Warmer Winter PSE's third annual Warm Winter campaign supports 85 nonprofits and 12 Washington Tribes across 14 counties BELLEVUE, Wash. (Nov. 19, 2025) As winter temperatures drop across the Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is helping communities stay warm through its 2025 Warm Winter campaign. The utility has distributed more than $250,000 to 85 nonprofit organizations and 12 Washington Tribes spanning 14 counties to support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2026 National Civics Bee® Essay Application Portal Now Open for South King County Middle Schoolers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11/11/2025Calling all middle school students to share their ideas, showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and compete for prizes and recognition. Kent, WA – Middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from public, private, charter, and home schools across South King County are invited to apply for the 2026 National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition created and organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students begin by submitting a