Mon, Jan 17, 2011
WA Faculty: New Higher Ed Funding Ideas "Unrealistic"
The recommendations of a 16-member Higher Education Funding Task Force are in, and Gov. Christine Gregoire is asking the Legislature to adopt them. But the chief spokesman for faculty members at Washington's six publicly funded four-year institutions says the panel's plans are unrealistic.
Fri, Jan 14, 2011
WSDOT Northwest Region construction update for the week of Jan. 17 now posted
The WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates have been posted for next week. You will find all of our construction and maintenance projects arranged on several pages:
Nighttime closures of eastbound SR 520 bridge continue next week
Nighttime drivers planning to use eastbound State Route 520 should plan to take alternate routes across and around Lake Washington next week as crews working for WSDOT continue to install tolling equipment on the SR 520 bridge.
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Washington State Transportation Commission - NEWS
Transportation Commission plans action on reports to Legislature and discussion of Governor’s WSF reform plans
Three hurt in early morning shooting
Volunteers needed for Point in Time homeless count
Snohomish County celebrates 150th anniversary
PUD offers resources to help those struggling with bills
Wed, Jan 12, 2011
SR 520 pontoon project open house set for Jan. 19
The countdown to construction is under way in Grays Harbor and a Jan. 19 open house gives the community a chance to learn more about upcoming work to build concrete pontoons for a replacement State Route 520 floating bridge.
Comment on Tacoma Narrows Bridge photo toll rate proposal
Washington State Transportation Commission - NEWS
Gov. Gregoire's State of the State: "We're Down but Not Out"
Gov. Chris Gregoire warned state lawmakers on Tuesday that they'll be making some decisions in the coming session that will "keep them up at night."
Tue, Jan 11, 2011
SR 520 pontoon construction coming to Aberdeen
WSDOT gets federal approval; work might begin February
WSDOT prepping for Tuesday commute snow; drivers should know before they go
Weather forecasters may not agree on how much snow will fall or where it will stick, but most are pretty certain about the when: just in time for the Tuesday evening commute.
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
Plan for overnight closures on northbound I-5 at I-405 in Lynnwood
Expect nighttime delays on northbound I-5 at the I-405 interchange in Lynnwood this week as crews start work on a sign replacement project.
To Balance State Budget, Raise Revenue or Cut Services?
If Washington state lawmakers need some marching orders on this first day of the legislative session, there's a new survey from AARP Washington for them to consider.
Fri, Jan 7, 2011
Statement by Supt. Randy Dorn on Gov. Gregoire’s Department of Education proposal:
Reed asks Legislature to move Primary two weeks earlier
WSDOT prepares for busy weekend of snow, construction and Seahawks playoff game
Drivers should plan ahead and be ready for weather and heavy traffic
Interior Dept.'s "Wild Lands" Policy Riles WA Congressman
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) can and should consider an area's wilderness value along with other potential uses.
Clark County Fish Get Their Day in Court
Board Rules County Must Revise Stormwater Runoff Standards
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