Apr 18, 2025

AM 710 KTTH

Loesch

AM 770 KTTH announced that Radio America's The Dana Show, hosted by Dana Loesch, will join its weekday primetime lineup from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning April 21st, 2025. “We're thrilled to welcome Dana Loesch to KTTH's weekday lineup,” said Jason Antebi, KTTH's program director. “Dana's bold, no-nonsense style and sharp political insights have built a loyal national following, and we're confident her wit and fearless commentary will strike a chord with our Seattle audience. She's a powerhouse voice in conservative media, and we're proud to have her on board.” With her ability to connect with younger listeners while still appealing to the core audience, The Dana Show has built a following across various platforms, making Loesch an influential voice in conservative media. KTTH is owned and operated by Bonneville International. Founded in 1964, Bonneville currently operates radio and TV stations, local websites, podcasts and other digital distribution assets in six western U.S. markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Bonneville is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corp.

Hillsboro Airport

Sky Harbour Group, an aviation infrastructure company building a nationwide network of home-basing campuses for business aircraft, executed a new ground lease agreement with the Port of Portland for the development of a Sky Harbour Home Base hangar campus at Hillsboro Airport , serving Portland and Hillsboro. The Sky Harbour campus, a two-phase development on approximately 13 acres, is expected to create or sustain hundreds of local jobs and generate significant economic benefits for the greater Portland area and Washington County. Hillsboro Airport is Sky Harbour's 18th host airport, with additional campuses expected to be announced soon. Sky Harbour's facility at Hillsboro Airport will include hangar space to house the latest business aircraft of all sizes, adjacent office space, critical operational infrastructure, and significant ramp and automobile parking. Sky Harbour develops, leases, and manages general aviation hangar campuses across the United States. Sky Harbour's home-bases offering aims to provide private and corporate residents with the best physical infrastructure in business aviation, coupled with dedicated service, tailored specifically to based aircraft. Hillsboro Airport, established in 1928 and acquired by the Port of Portland in 1966, is Oregon's second-busiest airport.

Apr 17, 2025

Smartsheet

Dunn

Arora

Smartsheet named industry veteran Pratima Arora as chief product officer, a new senior executive role responsible for driving growth through product innovation. Smartsheet also named Nick Dunn as general counsel, responsible for leading the company's legal, privacy, and risk functions, including corporate governance initiatives, inclusive of operational and strategic support to its board of directors. Arora is responsible for Smartsheet's product management, product marketing, user experience, pricing and packaging, and digital and product partnerships. She has a product and technology background, previously holding senior leadership roles at Atlassian and Salesforce. Arora was most recently the chief product and technology officer at Chainalysis. At Atlassian, she was responsible for the Confluence product line, which experienced a surge in growth under her leadership. At Salesforce, she was an early champion for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence initiatives in its products. Dunn is an eight-year veteran of Smartsheet. Under his tenure, he guided Smartsheet's commercial, product, litigation, and corporate acquisition efforts. Prior to joining Smartsheet, Dunn served as a member of the legal team at ServiceNow and practiced at the law firm of Brown Rudnick. Smartsheet is an AI-powered, enterprise-grade modern work management platform.

Capstone Accounting

Capstone Accounting and Tax has acquired Klamath Falls, Oregon-based Sargent CPA. As part of this transition, Will Sargent joins Capstone as a partner, bringing over 14 years of experience in accounting, tax strategy, and business advisory services to clients in Klamath Falls and beyond. “We are excited to welcome Will and his team to Capstone,” said Lance Brant, managing partner of Capstone Accounting and Tax. “This partnership reflects our commitment to expanding our reach while maintaining the high level of service and local expertise that our clients expect. Will's leadership and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow.” The Sargent CPA team has moved into Capstone's local office at 422 S 5th Street, Klamath Falls. Clients will continue working with their trusted advisors, now with access to a broader team and expanded resources. Founded in 2004, Capstone Accounting and Tax is a full-service accounting firm providing tax, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and individuals. Capstone has offices across the Pacific Northwest.

Sila

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, announced the start of the commissioning phase for its first auto-scale manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington–Sila Moses Lake. This first processing unit starting commissioning marks a major event in the plant's construction and start-up process. The commissioning stage verifies that all systems and components are working correctly to ensure successful operations. The process will include full mechanical completion, systems integration, equipment verification, and safety and compliance reviews to ensure operational readiness. The transition from the commissioning phase into material production remains on schedule for the second half of 2025. Sila Moses Lake will produce Titan Silicon, Sila's silicon anode technology, at the capacity needed to deliver for multiple automotive customers, as well as a growing pipeline of consumer electronics and technology products. Sila is committed to American leadership in clean energy production. Major financial investors include 8VC, Bessemer Venture Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Coatue, In-Q-Tel, Matrix Partners, Sutter Hill Ventures, and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates.

Apr 16, 2025

Art Anderson

Phelps

Hogeberg

Frias

Lawson

Multidisciplinary engineering services firm Art Anderson has hired four new employees this month.

Ian Lawson has been hired as a naval architect/marine engineer. Lawson will work in the firm's Marine Team and be supporting projects focusing on vessel stability, structural analysis, and vessel constructability. He joins Art Anderson with five years of experience as a naval architect for Bristol Harbor Group, Inc based in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Oscar Quintero Frias joins Art Anderson as an electrical engineer. Frias will work in the firm's Architectural and Design Division and be responsible for electrical engineering and related services for a wide range of A&E project types. He brings 15 years of electrical experience as a general manager for the construction firm Games Y Frias S.A.S located in Bucaramanga, Columbia. Frias has also carried the title of electrical engineer inspector.

Erik Hogeberg has been hired as a senior designer and will work in the firm's CADD Division. He will be creating and modifying CAD models and 2D drawings in Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Rhino, SolidWorks, and Civil 3D for a variety of project types. Hogeberg previously held the role as project engineer CAD designer at Sabyr Contractors, Inc based in Tacoma.

Mary Phelps was hired as an administrative assistant supporting general business operations and will assist Art Anderson's Operations Team and Engineering Teams on various projects. Phelps brings years of experience in operations and facilities for small and large companies.

Apr 15, 2025

Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials

Kwon

Peter Kwon, City of SeaTac councilmember, has been appointed as board liaison for the Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) Constituency Group. One of National League of Cities (NLC) six constituency groups, Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials brings together Asian Pacific American municipal leaders to share best practices. Established within NLC in 1985, Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials is a caucus within NLC that provides municipal officials who identify and ally with the Asian Pacific American to connect with their colleagues in a forum to share ideas and develop leadership experience. Kwon served two terms as president of APAMO and is currently serving as the immediate past president. He was also elected to the NLC Board of Directors in November 2024 for a two-year term that began in January of this year.

Hart Insurance Agency

Inszone Insurance Services, a national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, has merged with Hart Insurance Agency, a personal lines insurance provider based in Federal Way. This strategic merger enhances Inszone's presence in Washington, further expanding its capabilities to deliver insurance solutions in the Pacific Northwest. Hart Insurance, founded in 1967, adopted its current name in 1991. The agency underwent several transformations before Susan Hendricks and her husband took ownership in 1991. Hart Insurance specializes primarily in personal lines, including home, auto, umbrella, and boat insurance. Hendrick shared her reasons for seeking out Inszone: “After my husband retired and with no one to continue the business, finding the right partner became essential. Inszone stood out due to their flexibility, resources, and aligned values. I appreciated that we could maintain our company culture while benefiting from their broader resources and support.” Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sacramento, Inszone Insurance Services is a full-service insurance brokerage firm offering a wide range of property & casualty and employee benefits solutions.

Bellevue College

Bellevue College has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility in their communities. “We are honored Achieving the Dream selected our institution as a Leader College,” said Bellevue College Provost Dr. Jess Clark. “Since joining ATD, Bellevue College has seen increased markers of student success and retention. We look forward to continuing our commitment to transforming the student experience so that all students will find success at Bellevue College.” Leader Colleges play an important role in accelerating the adoption of effective practices within the ATD Network and across higher education. They are recognized for the quality of their work in whole-college reform, resulting in increased completion rates for all students. Leader Colleges develop innovative ways to work with other colleges to share knowledge and facilitate an exchange of ideas about evidence-based reform strategies. Bellevue College is part of the ATD Network, made up of more than 300 colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. Bellevue College has been a member of the ATD Network since 2017.