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.

Pierce County — County wins top communication award

Pierce County’s Public Works and Utilities Communication and Accountability Office won a first-place award in a national competition sponsored by the City-County Communications & Marketing Association, known as 3CMA. The award was presented during last week’s 21st annual 3CMA conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Burien – City’s Diversity Efforts Recognized

The City of Burien in June was presented a Civic Leadership Achievement Award by the U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest Chapter Board President Luis Navarro in appreciation of the City’s efforts to support diversity. Specifically recognized was the translation of the City’s newsletter into Spanish for Burien’s Latino residents. The City’s new radio station (540 AM) broadcasts news and public service announcements in English and Spanish.

Burien – City Launches Low-Watt Radio Station

The City of Burien now has its own radio station. The low-frequency station can be heard primarily in the Burien area on station 540 AM and will be used primarily to broadcast emergency information in the event of a disaster. The station currently broadcasts recorded information on City events and programs, and City-related public service announcements. Some messages are also broadcast in Spanish. Reception is best outdoors or in a vehicle. Set your radio dial to 540 AM.

Richland — City Introduces Online Process for Commercial Projects

Richland Development Services is introducing a paperless submittal and review process for commercial construction projects.