Yearly Archives: 2015
House Passes Biennial Transportation Budget
With a bipartisan 74-20 vote, the House of Representatives passed a 2015-17 transportation budget that has been agreed to by the Senate. The maintenance level budget continues the work already in progress on projects across the state.
State announces $1.6 million in public infrastructure project investments in Cowlitz, Okanogan, Skamania, and...
The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $1,672,500 in grants and loans for infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in the Port of Woodland, Town of Twisp, Port of Douglas County and the City of Lynden.
Councilmember Burgess Advances Tenant Protection Proposal, Affordable Housing Preservation Proposal
Council President Tim Burgess announced today he will advance two separate pieces of legislation that protect tenants and seek to preserve affordable housing.
Restoring Cities and Nature: Architect Frank Harmon To Address AIA Seattle
Raleigh architect and educator Frank Harmon, FAIA, will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Residential Design Forum presented by the American Institute of Architects Seattle, WA., chapter (AIA Seattle) on Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Fire Marshal presents tips to protect families, homes, property
Experts are predicting an early start to the grass and forest fire season. Meanwhile, Clark County Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway is urging homeowners to take simple steps to prevent injuries and damage.
Seattle: no plans to change water rates due to drought, conservation
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) said today there are no plans at this time to raise drinking water rates in the event conservation efforts, prompted by a statewide drought, cause a decline in Utility revenues.
Norton Honors Fallen D.C. Firefighter, Lt. Kevin McRae, at Funeral Service
United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the return of an indictment charging David W. Griffin (44, Lutz) with one count of mail fraud, nine counts of bankruptcy fraud, two counts of making a false statement under oath during a bankruptcy proceeding, and one count of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the mail fraud charge, and up to five years on each of the bankruptcy fraud and false statement charges
EPA, Seattle truck repair firm settle water pollution case
Western Peterbilt, LLC, a Seattle truck sales and repair shop, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stemming from violations of the federal Clean Water Act. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to pay $129,000 penalty for allowing both process wastewater and polluted stormwater to be discharged to the Seattle stormwater system without a permit.
EPA, Seattle truck repair firm settle water pollution case
Western Peterbilt, LLC, a Seattle truck sales and repair shop, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stemming from violations of the federal Clean Water Act. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to pay $129,000 penalty for allowing both process wastewater and polluted stormwater to be discharged to the Seattle stormwater system without a permit.
Wyman awards Seahawks a Medallion for public service
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman has presented the Seattle Seahawks a special medallion for exceptional public service through its charitable and community-building efforts.
Levelok Celebrates 20 Years of Ladder Safety
President and CEO, Phillip Lanzafame, says the future holds even more promise. “In just the past few months, we have secured another new product approval in 2 of the leading USA telecommunications organizations, Verizon and Cox Communications.” This adds to the growing list of Levelok products now used by hundreds of utilities across the globe
Councilmember Godden’s Statement on Sisley Property Review
Councilmember Jean Godden today issued the following statement in response to Mayor Murray's directive that the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Planning & Development begin a 60-day review of options for the Sisley properties in the Roosevelt neighborhood:
County seeks volunteers to serve on Clean Water Commission
The county manger is calling for applications, nominations and recommendations for volunteers to serve on the county’s Clean Water Commission, filling an unexpired term that ends Dec. 31, 2016.
Cantwell, Roberts Introduce Bill to Renew Low-Income Housing Tax Provision
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical tax provision for improving access to affordable housing and spurring private investment in developments that support small businesses and construction jobs nationwide
Construction begins at Jimi Hendrix Park
Seattle Parks and Recreation contracted with ERRG, Inc. to transform Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle’s Central District into a celebratory space worthy of its namesake, hometown rock icon Jimi Hendrix. The 2.5-acre green space, located adjacent to the Northwest African American Museum, will come to life throughout the summer and is scheduled to be complete by the end of September 2015
Increases in local construction drive proposal for budget update
Clark County would hire two building safety inspectors and a customer support specialist to help complete local projects under a budget proposal headed for public hearing before the Board of County Councilors
Rep. Newhouse Statement on House Passage of FY 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill by a vote of 240 to 170. The Senate must now write and pass an appropriations bill
Jaime Herrera Beutler and T-HUD Committee Chairman Press Government Accountability Office
Jaime Herrera Beutler and Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) joined together yesterday to push for a long term solution for rural communities disqualified from community development grants
Seven projects, 457 affordable homes financed
Developers and nonprofit organizations will create or renovate 457 affordable homes across the state, thanks to almost $67 million in financing approved last Friday by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission
REACH CDC Completes Preservation Project in Washington
REACH CDC announced the completion of the preservation of Towne Square Apartments located in Washougal, WA. Towne Square is comprised of 40 affordable homes for low-income families and strengthens REACH’s mission of providing safe, decent and affordable homes in Washington and Oregon.
