… Open enrollment (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15) is when Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, can sign up for health and dental insurance on Washington Healthplanfinder for the following plan year. On Washington Healthplanfinder, Washingtonians can shop, compare, and select an individual plan that fits their budget and health care needs. Monthly savings are available …
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Paid Leave will Announce the 2025 Premium Rate in Late October The Paid Leave premium rate is changing on Jan. 1, 2025. Premiums, collected from employees and employers through quarterly reporting, fund the Paid Leave program. By law, we recalculate the Paid Leave premium rate annually on Sept. 30. The premium rate is adjusted based …
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The NextCycle Washington program supports the growth of businesses and community organizations working in Washington’s waste prevention, reuse, repair, recycling and/or organics recovery industries to develop a circular economy. To learn more about the program and find out if your business or project is a fit, join us for a virtual party, one-on-one, or drop …
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The Working Waterfront Health Trust provides affordable pooled insurance health plans for qualifying marine-trades businesses – state-wide. The Trust launched two years ago, has grown steadily each year and provides a range of health plans to consider through Premera Blue Cross. If you’d like to know more about the Health Trust, contact your insurance broker today …
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NOAA Fisheries released the National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan on October 1st. The plan identifies four pilot initiatives around which we will activate and enhance partnerships to tackle cross-cutting issues. These initiatives include efforts to: Bolster industry resilience in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic shrimp fishery Support revitalization of the Port of Port …
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45 Small Business Grants for Women! Grant can help women grow their businesses for free, as opposed to small-business loans or other types of debt-based funding. This free list from Nerd Wallet can get you started with your grant research . . . Read More
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These circulars can be important sources especially, but not only, for those designing or building new boats. Click on the preview below to see the full online PDF.
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As the news of Hurricane Helene floods the airwaves, this Cruising World article was noted in the Caribbean Compass online edition. They are still reporting on and recovering from Hurricane Beryl. This editor did live through Hurricane Hugo and my heart goes out to all hurricane survivors. Storms are continuing to develop oin the Atlantic. …
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This event happened on September 19th but the information is now being posted in case you are attempting to permit a home or commercial building. Please see the below information to understand what is being offered by the city and who to contact. Comprehensive Plan at the Boat Yard: Join City of Port Townsend staff …
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Alaska, one of the world’s premier seafood producers, is dealing with a raft of legal and administrative challenges with potential to hobble or close fisheries and gut the state’s management authority. “Alaska fisheries are besieged on many fronts,” said Alaska Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang in an interview with National Fisherman. Click image to …
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Follow this link (click on screen shot image) to see the online version of the latest EDC Team Jefferson Newsletter. It is filled with announcements, training opportunities, events of interest, funding opportunities and more.
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Not many posts this week due to preparing for the Wooden Boat festival and RowRowRowMyBoat Rally. Hopefully many of you are taking advantage of both events, contributing to the LOCAL in this homegrown event. Tourism aside, the spirit of the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival in uniquely ours and serves to secure the legacy going …
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New Scientist oepSrnsdtotu5f10t06t0au87c8:A1 uu 3i0082mAc mamuu5s79u1M t9g · The world’s largest sailing cargo ship is making its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. It left a port in France in early August, and it is on track to deliver 1000 tonnes of cognac and champagne to New York City by 3 September. Its shipments have a carbon footprint one …
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Maritime WA has a partner program for relevant businesses and organizations. Recently Sail Port Townsend joined and appeared in the Maritime WA August newsletter as a partner profile. Click the image to see the profile and there is a link to learn more about the program.
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Point Hudson Marina and RV Park Office is Moving By Port of Port Townsend on Aug 14, 2024 04:48 pm On Tuesday, August 20, 2024 the Point Hudson Moorage Office will be closed for an office move. Look for them at their new home in the Cupola House at 380 Jefferson Street. Read in browser …
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A very informative article answers this question for Washington state beaches and tidelands. Click the image to see full article.
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Did you know there is a row of EV chargers within easy walking distance of Boat Haven? They are located on Jefferson Street right behind Moms Laundry but accessed from Sims Way.
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Member suggestion to share this story. Thank you Rick! Click the image to listen to or read this story from Marketplace.org https://www.marketplace.org/2024/06/25/climate-change-rising-ocean-temperatures-albacore-tuna-migration-fishermen/
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It looks like the copper ban has been pushed back to 2029 at the earliest. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY from WA Dept. of ECOLOGY Boats moored in marinas and other waterbodies provide a suitable surface for organisms to attach and grow. The undesirable accumulation of organisms, including algae and barnacles, is known as marine fouling. Marine fouling …
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