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Council Roundup: Actions aim to boost affordable housing
The council adopted a multifamily tax exemption ordinance to encourage developers to include affordable rental units in their projects, and they approved a comprehensive plan amendment to help St. Luke's Lutheran Church build affordable apartments on its property.
Cantwell Applauds $7 Million in Grants to Washington State Energy Projects
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, applauded an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) that it has awarded more than $7 million in grants to two projects in Richland, Washington, to advance research into residential combined heat and power generation and bioenergy crop development.
Tom Tebb named director of Office of Columbia River
Tom Tebb was named Tuesday to head the Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River. As director of the office, Tebb will oversee water supply projects along the Columbia River that are essential to the farmers, residents, tribes and environment of the region.
Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers to Hold 24th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo
An interactive panel discussion on the innovative “regionalism” approach to address the growing affordable housing crisis in the metropolitan area; annual awards ceremony recognizing leaders and model housing communities in the local affordable housing and community development industry; keynote by renown homelessness strategist Rosanne Haggerty
Larsen: Transportation Spending Bill Fails To Invest In Roads, Bridges, Rail Safety
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced he will not support a 2016 spending bill that severely underfunds transportation infrastructure. The FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill (H.R. 2577) fails to make needed investments in roads, bridges, highways and transit, hampering job creation and economic growth.
DelBene Statement on Cuts to Critical Investments in America’s Future
I voted against the T-HUD (lack of) funding bill because it slashes critical investments in our roads, rail and ports. It also hurts American families by cutting public housing programs that are critical for low-income families,” DelBene said.
Everett concrete plant fined for water quality violations
CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific LLC faces a $21,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology for allowing concrete wash water and muddy water to flow off its property into Everett’s stormwater system.
New co-chair appointed to Agriculture and Water Quality Advisory Committee
Washington Department of Ecology Director Maia Bellon created the committee in 2014 to expand upon and improve working relationships with agricultural landowners and livestock producers. The aim is to provide an open forum for dialogue ensuring both water quality protection and a healthy agricultural industry
Kebero Court opens at Yesler Terrace
Kebero Court, the first new residential building opened as part of Seattle Housing Authority’s Yesler Terrace redevelopment of 30 acres near downtown Seattle, has started accepting residents.
Seattle shoreline program approved
Seattle’s program will result in the balanced management of nearly 100 miles of marine, lake and estuarine shorelines throughout the city. The city’s locally tailored program is designed to minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas, reserve appropriate areas for water-oriented uses, and protect the public’s right to enjoy shorelines areas.
Public agencies join forces to protect, enhance native wildlife
Clark County will begin maintaining prime wildlife habitat east of Lake River near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge after taking title to the property following formal approval by the Board of County Councilors on May 26.
Assessment notices to reflect property values rising as of January
Those trends are reflected in annual Notice of Value statements set for mailing this week. The notices report market values as of Jan. 1, 2015, as required by state law. Values for 2015 will be one factor in calculating property taxes for 2016
Guided tours to showcase local water, nature trails June 6 and 20
Three upcoming events offer special opportunities to enjoy scenic beauty and celebrate Legacy Lands’ 30th anniversary in Clark County.
City moves in Nextdoor
Responding to requests from residents, the city will start using the popular social network for neighborhoods Nextdoor on Monday, June 1, as another way to communicate with residents
Expanded Metro bus service will help relieve overcrowding in Seattle
King County Metro on Saturday will begin providing additional transit service that will reduce overcrowding, In Seattle, where voters approved Proposition 1 in November, there will be an additional 110,000 hours of bus service on 53 routes, followed by another 113,000 hours in September. In Burien and Mercer Island, new flexible shuttle service will meet the specific needs of local communities.
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.
