Port Angeles — Institute for Canine Forensics Conducts Waterfront Archaeological Survey for the City

The City of Port Angeles is in the process of orchestrating two scientific studies along the waterfront of Port Angeles Harbor. The City has contracted the Institute for Canine Forensics (ICF) to conduct the first of the two studies using Historic Human Remains Detection (HHRD) dogs. The ICF is a nonprofit group for the advancement of research and education of canines. Its members have advanced the field of HHRD dogs in archaeological site contexts since the 1980s.

Kirkland — “Neighborhood University” Offers Continued Education about Planning Processes

Growth management, zoning regulations and comprehensive and neighborhood planning may seem like a foreign subject to some, but the City of Kirkland hopes to demystify these subjects at its 2009 “Neighborhood University.” On Tuesday, December 8, participants will learn about the State Growth Management Act, how it guides city-wide and neighborhood planning for the future and how residents can become involved in the planning process.

Pierce County — New County Web site shows where the stormwater goes

When the rain lands on your roof or driveway, you can hear it run through the gutter or watch it run down the street.

You might be surprised to see where it goes next. And that knowledge could encourage Pierce County residents to better understand how their daily actions impact our local waterways.

Using innovative GIS technology, Pierce County has launched a Web site that enables residents to choose an address on a map and track the flow of water as it leaves their property. This water, called stormwater, picks up pollutants such as yard chemicals, pet waste and car oil leaks as it flows over our yards, driveways and streets.

Pierce County — County goes green with $4.3 million grant

Pierce County will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that pollute our air and and save taxpayers’ money in the process under a new sustainability initiative funded by the federal stimulus legislation.

Redmond–R-TRIP Participants Reduce ONE MILLION Vehicle Trips

Redmond, WA – Can you image the impact of an additional one million vehicles on the road? Thanks to Redmond residents and employees, you don’t have to. If you are one of the nearly 15,000 Redmond residents or employees using alternative commutes and logging them on GOrtrip.com, you have contributed to reducing 1 million vehicle trips in Redmond since the program launched in May 2008. Thanks a million, Redmond!

Bellevue — Gandhi Statue Comes to Bellevue

Mahatma Gandhi has come to Bellevue.

A statue of the revered “Apostle of Peace” who led India to independence was placed at the Bellevue Regional Library downtown, with a dedication on Saturday, Oct. 17 that drew hundreds despite rain. Attendees included Meera Shankar, the Indian ambassador to the U.S., Bellevue City Council members and congressmen Jim McDermott and Jay Inslee.

Richland–City in Top 10 Affordable Places to “Retire On The Water”

U.S. News & World Report has included Richland in its October 2 online list of “10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water.”

The alphabetical, unranked list of “low-cost lake, river, and bayside communities” also includes Bella Vista, Arkansas; Bismarck, North Dakota; Cape Coral, Florida; Dover, Delaware; Dubuque, Iowa; Fairhope, Alabama; Lake Jackson, Texas; Loveland, Colorado and Traverse City, Michigan.

Pierce County–County TV station wins national awards

Monday Oct 12 2009 11:32 AM
C-RCC TV 22, Pierce County’s television station, received three awards from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). The 24th annual awards recognized excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming produced by local governments throughout the United States and Canada. NATOA received 810 entries.

Clark County–County receives national recognition for homeless program success

Event set for October 30 to announce results of one-year efforts

Vancouver, WA — Clark County’s Homeless Engagement Collaboration (CHEC) project has been awarded the 2009 National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) Award of Excellence in the category of Homeless Coordination/Assistance.

Tacoma–New approach to environmental cleanup to be unveiled, Oct. 13

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the City of Tacoma, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, the Washington State Department of Ecology and the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) will hold a joint news conference to announce and explain a proposed national model called the Evergreen Tacoma Initiative.