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Today at 12:noon is our Lunch & Learn on the Career & Technical Education (CTE) partnerships between ports & schools! You don't want to miss this one, click here to sign up!

Registration is open for the June Port Academy series at the Port of Moses Lake! Space is limited so register now!

The WPPA 2026 Finance & Administration Seminar Registration is open! Get all the information HERE!

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USS Triton Sail Park Dedication Honoring Commissioner Robert D. Larson

Port of Benton

Public Works Board-supported project receives award

Dept. of Commerce

The role of natural gas and Washington’s energy future

Washington State Standard

New Wash. medevac hangar boosts emergency response times

Port of Walla Walla | EMS1

‘Moments That Made US’ — Exhibit celebrates ‘moments’ that shaped USA, region

Port of Ilwaco | Chinook Observer

Eastern WA newcomer starts hiring for $25M pipe plant near Tri-Cities

Port of Walla Walla | Tri-City Herald

Tidings - Port of Grapeview Spring 2026 Newsletter

Port of Grapeview

Port of Everett Awarded $11.25 Million Federal Port Infrastructure Grant for Seaport Modernization of Pier 3

Port of Everett

Microsoft AI demands more power. Can a WA fusion company supply it?

Seattle Times

Top credit rating agency puts Washington on notice

Washington State Standard

Washington green bank secures $25 million for clean energy projects

Puget Sound Business Journal

Mayor Wilson considers moratorium on new data centers projects in Seattle

Puget Sound Business Journal

Join MRSC for local government training events

Join Washington Sea Grant for these FREE informative workshops:

• Hands-On pumpout maintenance workshop on May 11th in Port Townsend, WA. Click here for more information.

• Oil spill prevention workshop on May 5th in Manson, WA. Click here for more information.

WAZIP voucher requests open April 29, 2026, and funding will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Now is the time to prepare!

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