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Sun shines on smoother, safer pavement on US 101 in Pacific County

Posted by David Haviland

on October 7, 2009 at 9:29 am (831 social interactions)

RAYMOND –WSDOT’s contractor in north Pacific County delivered a smoother, safer drive in the fall sunshine as WSDOT wrapped up the US 101, SR 6 to Grays Harbor County Line paving project this week.

By WSDOT’s calendar, rainy season arrives on Oct. 1 each year. Contractors are always trying to beat the clock and finish paving projects before that deadline, since good-quality paving depends on dry, warm conditions. This year, the weather favored late-season work and Granite Construction Co. was able to work into the fall to complete paving on US 101.

Finch Spray Park to Open, While the Weather Holds

Posted by David Haviland

on October 7, 2009 at 6:20 am (1138 social interactions)

Aberdeen, WA - As of 1:00pm today, the Finch Playfield Spray Park is open to the public, at least while the weather remains sunny.

Karl Harris, Director of the Aberdeen Parks & Recreation department said "We would like to thank the Aberdeen Young Mothers Club for helping us to fundraise for this fantastic addition to our parks system. Along with the Aberdeen Young Mothers, we received financial help from 128 different individuals, businesses and foundations."

The park will remain open at least through this weekend (maybe longer if the weather holds) from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

State Lawmakers Step Up for National Health Care Debate

Posted by David Haviland

on October 7, 2009 at 5:27 am (546 social interactions)

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Almost 1,000 state lawmakers, including 64 from Washington, have signed a petition asking their federal counterparts for lower health care costs, a public insurance option, and shared responsibility for these costs by government, employers and individuals.

No matter what Congress ultimately decides to do to reform the health care system, they say, the states are going to be carrying out the plans - and they're as frustrated as anybody else with the health insurance debate. The group point out that health care is a federal and state partnership, especially when it comes to covering the poor and uninsured, and that some states have already made their own reforms that are working.

Civics in the classroom: 2009 Mock Election starts Oct. 26

Posted by David Haviland

on October 6, 2009 at 11:19 am (732 social interactions)

Olympia, WA - Before Washington voters weigh in on November’s ballot issues, students across the state will have their own say about this year’s much-hyped measures.

Starting October 26, students grades K-12 can participate in the annual Washington State Mock Election, a program of the Washington Office of Secretary of State that educates future voters about the principals of voting.

“This is a fantastic way for students to understand the responsibility voters have in making important decisions for the state,” said Secretary of State Sam Reed. “We are eager to use this project to get a new generation of voters excited about having a voice in Washington.”

This year in the Mock Election, older students will vote on actual statewide measures Initiative 1033 and Referendum 71. Younger students will take a stand on more age-appropriate issues listed on their special ballots.

Grays Harbor PUD to Receive Nearly 4.5 Million Dollar Reimbursement From December Storm Response

Posted by David Haviland

on October 6, 2009 at 10:31 am (1186 social interactions)

Aberdeen, WA - The Grays Harbor Public Utility District (PUD) today said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to reimburse Grays Harbor almost $4 million paid to contractors who restored power and conducted emergency repairs to its electrical infrastructure caused by the destructive December 2, 2007 storm. In addition, the FEMA approval paves the way for the PUD to receive another $639,000 in State emergency funds that were contingent on FEMA’s approval of the District’s appeal, bringing the total to more than $4.4 million dollars.

FEMA initially denied the claim because Grays Harbor did not seek competitive bids or sign contracts before the emergency work began. The District successfully appealed arguing that the ability to anticipate a storm of that magnitude and have competitive bids for unknown levels of emergency work is not feasible as during this time we could not even access many portions of the county. Apparently, FEMA had changed their rules in 2007. The District now has taken steps to ensure future compliance to not face this situation again. In addition, another $1.3 million is still being reviewed as part of the appeal and also could result in additional funds being released.