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Amtrak Gears Up for Surge in Travelers this Thanksgiving

In anticipation of the holiday rush, Amtrak has announced that it is prepared to accommodate the extra travelers with additional trains and seats at major hubs throughout the system.

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24 Hours: Troy Alstead

A businessman by day and a philanthropist at heart, Alstead launched Ocean5 as a for-profit business that operates with sustainable practices.

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Love on Local this Small Business Saturday

Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday, and we've compiled a list of ways to have your holiday shopping support the local economy.

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Olympia Addresses Projected Growth with Transportation Master Plan

The City of Olympia is embarking on a 20-year Transportation Master Plan to address congestion and provide safer streets as the area continues to grow, while also doing its part to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decades.

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Kitsap Bank Announces edg3 FUND Small Business Winner

Kitsap Bank recently announced the winner of its sixth-annual edg3 FUND small business competition that comes with a grand prize of $25,000: Bothell-based Fuchsia Shoes Inc.

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Franke Tobey Jones Opens New, State of the Art Retirement Center

Franke Tobey Jones, a Tacoma-based retirement community, opened the doors of its new center last week and is currently transitioning residents into the building.

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Jake Guadnola Named Next Head of Annie Wright Schools

Annie Wright Schools’ board of trustees recently announced its unanimous decision to appoint Jake Guadnola as its next Head of Schools.

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City of Kent Welcomes Lunar Rover Replica to Spark Interest in Aerospace

Boeing unveiled a lunar rover vehicle replica at the Lunar Rover STEM Festival in the ShoWare Center in Kent on Nov. 15. The replica, built to scale and likeness but using different materials, will remain in Kherson Park in Kent.

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Learn CPR Before Your Next Flight

The American Heart Association and MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute recently unveiled a kiosk at the Sea-Tac Airport that teaches travelers CPR in about 5 minutes.

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Durable Goods: Bremerton Office Machine Co.

Bremerton Office Machine Co. is one of the last shops in the Puget Sound area dedicated to repairing typewriters — machines that its new owner, Paul Lundy, said are built to stand the test of time.