Kilmer Calls on Key Federal Agencies to Use Innovative Building Materials at Construction Sites
U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) called on key agencies to increase their use of innovative building materials at federal construction sites. In a letter to the Secretaries of the Defense and Agriculture Departments, Kilmer asked for an update on report language he authored in an appropriations bill this year that directed the two agencies to work together to use materials such as Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) more frequently.
Inslee announces new path on water quality rule, continues work on broader toxics reduction...
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced he’s directing the state Department of Ecology to draft a new clean water rule that will preserve the state’s decision-making control over how to meet federal requirements. The Clean Water Act requires states to establish standards for how clean our waters need to be and to control pollution limits for businesses and municipalities that are permitted to discharge wastewater
Marion Street closure between Post Avenue and Western Avenue for water main replacement
Marion Street will be closed to through traffic between Post Avenue and Western Avenue from Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 a.m. to Monday, October 12 at 5:00 a.m. Work will occur 24 hours per day over the weekend. Local access will be provided. Detours are available eastbound at Spring Street and westbound at Yesler Way. Traffic may be stopped or detoured intermittently to accommodate the work.
Court cancels water right permit for city of Yelm
The Washington Supreme Court has reversed Ecology’s decision to issue a water right permit to the city of Yelm to meet community water needs anticipated from future growth. In a 6-3 decision issued today in Foster vs. Ecology the court determined Ecology erred in approving the permit because it will impair minimum stream flows in the Deschutes and Nisqually basins.
Region continues to meet 10 percent water reduction goal
Fall has arrived, but consistent fall rains have not. Everett, Seattle and Tacoma remain in the second stage of their drought response plans. The water systems rely on fall rains to fill the reservoirs so there is enough water for people and fish. Customers in the region have reduced their use over the past eight weeks by a total of 14 percent. The cities are asking their customers to continue to reduce their water use
Lynden, Washington Landowner to Restore Wetlands to Settle Clean Water Act Violation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement with Suellyn Rader Blymyer and Uptrail Group, LLC, for violations of the Clean Water Act in Whatcom County, Washington.
AG PREVAILS AGAINST PIERCE COUNTY COUPLE WHO PEDDLED BOGUS VULNERABLE ADULT CARE TRAINING
A joint press conference by Volunteers of America (VOA) Northern Nevada, the City of Reno, and Washoe County will take place outside the Men’s Shelter on the Community Assistance Center (CAC) campus
Murray proposes increased funding for body cameras, new office for integrated planning, homelessness prevention
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today presented to the City Council a proposed budget for 2016 that increases City investments to improve city planning and manage construction impacts, funds a mobile City Hall to bring services to more residents, reprioritizes human services to address homelessness, and provides funding for body-worn cameras for every police officer on patrol.
Murray praises expansion of Multifamily Tax Exemption
Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement following the Seattle City Council’s passage of affordable housing legislation (CB 118505) that renews and expands the Multifamily Tax Exemption program:
Walla Walla approved to store drinking water underground
The city of Walla Walla is ensuring its community has a secure public water supply and fish are protected by storing drinking water in nearby basalt aquifers for later use. The city is reducing its need to take surface water from Mill Creek during critical summer months when fish need cool, clean water for survival.
At a critical time for fish, region maintains 14% water reduction
While we wait for the fall rains to come in earnest, it remains important for people to reduce their water use. Everett, Seattle and Tacoma continue to ask their customers to reduce water use by 10 percent so that we have enough for people and fish now and later in the year
Burgess Statement on Council Vote to Approve Local Control for Rental Housing
Council voted today to support efforts by the State Legislature to allow local governments to increase the supply of rent-restricted units and protect tenants from sudden and dramatic rent increases, without causing a negative impact on the quality or quantity of housing supply
Council Adopts Bills Advancing Tenant Protection, Affordable Housing Preservation
Council adopted two bills today that protect tenants and seek to preserve affordable housing in Seattle. The first bill increases the length of time required for certain eviction notices to 90 days (CB 118403). The second gives public agencies increased opportunity to purchase and retain existing affordable housing by requiring 60 days advance notice to those agencies of a pending market sale (CB 118404)
Mayor Murray, Seattle City Council approve $1.5 million in matching funds to support neighborhood-initiated...
Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle City Council today approved more than $1.5 million in matching funds to support neighborhood projects across the City. Nineteen community organizations will receive awards from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund program for a variety of projects involving physical improvements, events, and cultural activities
Larsen Applauds Grants To Address Homelessness Among Veterans
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington received $776,000 and the Opportunity Council received $704,000 through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. Both organizations are prior recipients of the grant
Clark County Stormwater Manual and code updates available for review
Both documents will be available on the county’s website, www.clark.wa.gov/stormwater. Residents also will have an opportunity to testify about the changes during public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of County Councilors.
Grants fund drought projects from Spokane to Startup
Drought relief funding will help ease congestion and safety concerns at a water hauling station north of Spokane, improve the water delivery system for a Wenatchee irrigation district and allow the Kennewick Irrigation District to store water for use in really busy times.
Council Committee to Consider Ban on Limiting Rent Increases
Council's Housing Affordability, Human Services and Economic Resiliency Committee will consider a resolution on state prohibition of rent control tomorrow, which is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Nick Licata. The resolution urges state legislators to change the Washington State law restricting local governments from instituting rent control or regulating rents. If the state ban were lifted, Seattle would have the option to pursue rent regulation legislation locally.
Sen. Murray: Newly-Created Grants to Benefit At-Risk Youth in Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), is proud to announce three programs in Washington state will each receive $1.1 million to help at-risk youth build their academic and occupational skills. This is the first round of YouthBuild grants awarded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bipartisan law co-authored by Senator Murray and seven of her colleagues, Republicans and Democrats, in the House and Senate. The law took effect July 1, 2015.
Lynden, Washington Landowner to Restore Wetlands to Settle Clean Water Act Violation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement with Suellyn Rader Blymyer and Uptrail Group, LLC, for violations of the Clean Water Act in Whatcom County, Washington.
