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05/04/2026 · Pullman
Bellevue's Statsig Joins Unicorn Club With $100M Funding Round
Statsig, a Bellevue-based product development platform founded by a former Facebook engineering leader, has secured $100 million in Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation. The company plans to expand its 140-person team and accelerate development of new AI-powered tools as the industry rapidly evolves.
Seattle Port's $500M Terminal 5 Upgrade Positions Puget Sound as Mega-Vessel Hub
The Port of Seattle and Tacoma are transforming Terminal 5 into a modern container facility capable of handling the world's largest ships, a $500 million modernization expected to generate 6,600 jobs and $2 billion in economic activity. The groundbreaking marks a critical investment in Pacific Northwest trade infrastructure as container vessels grow increasingly massive.
05/04/2026
Ex-Mi Luna Chef Launches Cooking School in Downtown Olympia
Miriam-Xiomara Padilla, former executive chef at Olympia's trailblazing Mi Luna Cuban Cafe, is trading the kitchen line for a classroom. She's opening Le Petit School of Cooking this summer in The Malt House apartments, targeting kids and adults with hands-on workshops. The move signals fresh culinary energy in the state capital's bustling downtown.
05/04/2026