WSDOT — Pilots flying near the Oso landslide search area should watch for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). To find the current restrictions, visit: http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html The TFR was issued to provide a safe environment for aircraft crews participating in the disaster response. The airspace restrictions are expected to last for several days as the response effort continues.
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Flag lowering, March 16
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Army Pfc. James Groth, 22, of Ethal, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, March 16. Pfc. Groth died on February 21 during a training accident at Fort Bragg, N.C….
Reminder to Comment on the Region’s Draft Transportation Plan by March 10, 2014
This is a reminder that there are only two more weeks left to comment on the PSRC Transportation 2040 Update – Draft Report. PLEASE SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY 5 PM MONDAY – MARCH 10, 2014 Transportation 2040-an action plan for transportation in the region- is being updated to address current issues and meet statutory requirements. The…
Five state-managed airports to receive new airport layout plans
Woodland, Lower Granite, Stehekin, Easton and Sullivan Lake state airports are each slated to receive a new airport layout plan (ALP) during the next two years. This is the first step toward making five, 10 and 20-year plans for improvement projects at these airports. To develop the ALPs and narrative reports, the Washington State Department…
The Dimensions of State’s Export Growth
The Dimensions of State’s Export GrowthRePosted from the Tacoma Pierce County chamber of Commerce, Live Wire: 19 Feb 2014 10:48 AM PST The state of Washington set a new record for exports in 2013 with $81.9 billion in products and services sold to international customers. The most recent year was particularly good…
Statewide airport pavement report released
Improvement seen at larger airports, decline at smaller Airport pavement conditions at larger Washington state airports are holding steady, while pavements at the smaller airports are declining, according to the recently released 2013 Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) report. The Washington State Department of Transportation evaluated 100 airports, representing about 150 million square feet of pavement…
Aviation Business and Career Forum featured at Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
Every year aviation enthusiasts from around the world flock to Puyallup to attend the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show, hosted by the Washington Aviation Association. The 2014 conference and trade show is scheduled for Feb. 22-23 in Puyallup. This year WAA invites participants to arrive a day earlier to attend the Aviation Business and…
STEM Lighthouse award for Franklin Pierce
On Tuesday, February 11, The Washington State Superintendent of Public instruction Randy Dorn visited the Franklin Pierce School District during their school board meeting to present the School Board with an award indicating the selection of Franklin Pierce High School as a STEM Lighthouse recipient. FPHS won the STEM Lighthouse award of $18,000 for being an exemplary example…
PSRC Seeking Public Comment on the Draft Update to Transportation 2040
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL — Transportation 2040 is being updated to address current issues and meet statutory requirements. The update includes new forecasts, new analysis tools, and a revised financial strategy. The update includes a framework to prioritize investments and takes a closer look at the region’s preservation and maintenance needs (called State of Good Repair). …
The shoreline proposal, from Debra Hyde
By Marianne Lincoln Wednesday afternoon I had an interview with Debby Hyde from Planning and Land Services regarding the proposal for Pierce County shorelines. There is a proposed plan working its way through the process. There will be public hearings on it in March and the county is likely to have it before the council…
Jan. 24 – American Indian Lobby Day
By Marianne Lincoln The Fourth Annual American Indian Lobby Day will take place on January 24, 2014. This is an opportunity for you that are all or part American Indian to meet you legislators and make a showing at the Capitol building in Olympia. Everyone will meeting below the rotunda in the Columbia Room in…
Input needed on state aviation system plan update
WSDOT — Aviation stakeholders are encouraged to comment on the goals of the upcoming Washington Aviation System Plan update. Last updated in 2009, the WASP is a statewide strategy to maintain and improve Washington’s air transportation system to meet current and future needs. The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division anticipates starting the update…
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