Guns, marijuana...and ports? WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik dives into these hot-button issues and what they mean for ports in his latest "Knowing the Waters" column: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/2/2/…

We’d like to spotlight PNWA member, WA State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) for all the incredible work they’ve done over the past year and beyond. Check out their recently released 2021 Annual Report at fmsib.wa.gov

We've looked at the #MoveAheadWA transportation package with a port-focused lens. Take a look at our infographic explaining where the $ comes from, and where it goes- or doesn't go: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/2/9/…

PNWA member, Port of Olympia and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation are seeking community input on draft plans for the new Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. Visit preservewa.org/ahoy to walk through the plan's key points or review the full plan.

Our Exec Director James Thompson joins leaders of AWB, Washington Counties, Association of Washington Cities, Washington Workforce Association at the Washington Economic Development Association conference happening today- talking #waleg & current events.

Great meeting - Thanks Washington Economic Development Association for leading the economic development conversation. So many partners here- Washington State Department of Commerce WPPA AWB Washington Workforce Association Washington SBDC WACERB Washington Counties Washington State Department of Agriculture Association of Washington Cities @WAmicrobiz running out of space- who else?

In this month's Knowing the Waters, WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik looks at how supply chain challenges have impacted port projects across the state- and what to do about it: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/3/7/…

Are you looking for a new career opportunity working on behalf of Washington's ports? Do you (or someone you know) have great customer service skills? If so, check out WPPA's job opening for a Member Engagement Manager: governmentjobs.com/jobs/51574-1/m…

In this month's "Knowing the Waters" column by WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik, our own Senior Director of Trade & Transportation Chris Herman guest writes all about freight-focused port transportation projects for ports: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/5/1/…

We are pleased to announce the Port of Longview has won our 2022 Community Engagement award for their beautifully designed and immersive Centennial celebration campaign. Join us in congratulating their efforts! washingtonports.org/blog/2022/5/10…

A big congratulations to the Port of Woodland on their 2022 Job Creator of the Year Award. Their planning efforts have created jobs now, and jobs for the future. Read the full press release here: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/5/10…

Congrats to @RepBoehnke, winner of the 2022 Compass Award, for, as Port of Benton Exec Director Howard explains, "a well-deserved recognition to @RepBoehnke along with WA Trucking Assn's Sheri Call in forming the Supply Chain Caucus..." more here: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/5/10…

The Port of Bellingham's innovative partnership with local community groups to create a fun space for residents to gather and enjoy the outdoors has earned them the 2022 Creative Partnership Award. Learn more about this exciting project here: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/5/10…

Please join us in congratulating the incredible work of the Port of Everett's environmental team for the Bay Wood Shoreline restoration & cleanup, winning them the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/5/16…

Congratulations to Steve Tharinger, recipient of the 2022 Compass Award for his work on behalf of not only the ports in the 24th district, but ports across the state in his role as Chair of the House Capital Budget Committee. Press release here: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/6/8/…

ICYMI- We issued a press release on Friday reacting to the Lower Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement, which overstates the benefits and underestimates the costs of dam breaching: washingtonports.org/blog/2022/6/10…

Port of Everett Named Port of the Year by Washington Public Ports Association. More @ tinyurl.com/bdjh74mr

Washington Public Ports Association hires Carly Michiels as Senior Director of Environmental Policy washingtonports.org/blog/2022/9/8/…