Time is running out to step up for a contest to fill the District 2 and 3 Port Commission seats. It is good to offer choices for all leadership seats even if you feel the current leadership may be doing a good job. Unopposed elections, in theory, send a message to incumbents and can lead …
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Just wanted to let you know that Maritime Safety Day is going to be April 2nd at the Puyallup fairgrounds, in case any marine trades folks are interested! Registration is now open here: https://www.gishab.org/msd2025 Also if anyone is interested in being a sponsor, the info is here: Sponsors – Governors Industrial Safety and Health Advisory …
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Link to the Port of Port Townsend’s Announcement. https://portofpt.com/removal-of-poplars-near-sims-way-boat-yard-is-pending/?utm_
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PDG guidelines from the National Employment Law Project HERE
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Proposed rule changes to Dungeness crab fishery Dungeness Crab. Photo: Alaska Fish & Wildlife The Skagit Valley Herald recently reported on proposed rules changes for the Dungeness crab fishery to address several concerns. WA State Department of Fish & Wildlife will host an information and town-hall session on the proposed changes in a Zoom call …
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To whom this may apply: these kinds of surveys often get low response and then people who are not clued into reality will make decisions that affect you. It is a short survey. Share your view. The City of Port Townsend, in partnership with the Economic Development Council (EDC), is conducting a survey to better …
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Maybe spread the word folks. Projects like these can become advocacy for our industry.It would seem positive to have someone who would understand the relationships between the industry, waterfront access, and best practices. Internship Announcement for Applied Research on Working Waterfronts: Protecting Water-Dependent Uses and Maritime Industry through Planning and Policy The National Working Waterfront …
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Diesel efficiency and alt fuel insight…click to read all on National Fisherman webpage.
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It always seems like a good idea to note what other working waterfronts are doing to preserve themselves and the challenges they face and from where. Someone who was part of the fight in the 1990’s to save the Arques’ property sent this link from the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition website. https://www.sausalitoworkingwaterfront.org/documentary
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SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Dec 22, 2024 Forty-nine vessels were kept from possibly becoming abandoned or derelict during a state Department of Natural Resources’ Vessel Turn in Program event held in Skagit County. The event, which ran July 22 through November, allowed vessel owners to responsibly dispose of their unwanted boats for free. The …
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“Illegal harvest strikes WA. Dungeness crab fishery..” Cheating really isn’t a good idea. click the image to learn more.
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Secretary of State Secretary Hobbs Warns of Fraudulent Notices to Washington Businesses Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is warning Washington business and non-profit owners of fraudulent communications that purports to be official notice from the Office of the Secretary of State’s (OSOS) Corporations and Charities Division or other state office. Visit the Corporations and Charities …
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Dept. of Revenue What Sales Tax Rate Do I Charge? Watch our new video that explains how to determine what sales tax rate you should charge your customers. Watch What sales tax rate do I charge? video (3:21) ¿Cuánto debo cobrar de tasa de impuesto sobre la venta? (4:45)
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A brief but informative article from 48′ North. Click the image to read.
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September 23, 2024 NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee requests your input to help assess the effectiveness of marine mammal deterrents. NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) has released a survey to gather knowledge and perceptions about the nature of marine mammal interactions and use of deterrents currently employed by commercial, recreational, and tribal fishermen; aquaculture farmers; …
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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WA STATE BOATER EDUCATION CARD LAW? Click the image below to understand it better. The course is rather fun even for newbies and can be an informative and useful refresher for experienced boaters. The US has a high number of operator error caused fatalities on the water. (Just watch a few …
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Democracy can only improve if we all participate. Register (Voter.votewa.gov) and also check your ballot status if you have already voted. Current Election information: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/helpful-information/current-election-information. Remember you can walk into our friendly courthouse through security at the side entrance and ask for help. There is a lot of twisted information out there. Beware of over …
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The ORIA Information Center Team ( https://www.oria.wa.gov/site/alias__oria/368/Home.aspx ) Let us do the research for you! We offer an experienced team familiar with owning a small business, working for regulatory agencies, and ready to connect you with reliable information and valuable resources. Our service is free! Contact the IC Team at 800-917-0043 or email help@business.wa.gov or …
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