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Clallam County EDC recently received $200,000 from the Strategic Reserve Fund for infrastructure improvements at the Forks Industrial Park in preparation for the arrival of Riverside Forest Products.
The new sawmill & local jobs are just part of the story: choosewashingtonstate.com/community-co...
The new sawmill & local jobs are just part of the story: choosewashingtonstate.com/community-co...
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Clallam County EDC recently received $200,000 from the Strategic Reserve Fund for infrastructure improvements at the Forks Industrial Park in preparation for the arrival of Riverside Forest Products.
The new sawmill & local jobs are just part of the story: choosewashingtonstate.com/community-co...
The new sawmill & local jobs are just part of the story: choosewashingtonstate.com/community-co...
Gov. Ferguson is directing $350,000 from the Strategic Reserve Fund to support the manufacturing expansion of Portal Space Systems, builder of the first commercial next-gen spacecraft, Supernova. 700+ tech, manufacturing & engineering jobs are expected by 2030.
www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-fer...
www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-fer...
December 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Gov. Ferguson is directing $350,000 from the Strategic Reserve Fund to support the manufacturing expansion of Portal Space Systems, builder of the first commercial next-gen spacecraft, Supernova. 700+ tech, manufacturing & engineering jobs are expected by 2030.
www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-fer...
www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-fer...
Thousands of rural residents and businesses in Okanogan and Ferry counties are getting connected. 🌐
With a $3.96 million grant from the Washington State Broadband Office and a $1.3 million match from Ziply, over 2,000 locations are getting connected.
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
With a $3.96 million grant from the Washington State Broadband Office and a $1.3 million match from Ziply, over 2,000 locations are getting connected.
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thousands of rural residents and businesses in Okanogan and Ferry counties are getting connected. 🌐
With a $3.96 million grant from the Washington State Broadband Office and a $1.3 million match from Ziply, over 2,000 locations are getting connected.
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
With a $3.96 million grant from the Washington State Broadband Office and a $1.3 million match from Ziply, over 2,000 locations are getting connected.
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
Access to child care remains a challenge in WA. We've announced $680,000 in Child Care Partnership Grants funding to 13 organizations to help close the gap. Funding will support planning and strategies to increase availability and meet each community’s needs.
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-awa...
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-awa...
December 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Access to child care remains a challenge in WA. We've announced $680,000 in Child Care Partnership Grants funding to 13 organizations to help close the gap. Funding will support planning and strategies to increase availability and meet each community’s needs.
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-awa...
www.commerce.wa.gov/commerce-awa...
Gov. Ferguson appointed Jordan Arnold to lead the State Broadband Office to develop and implement high-speed internet across Washington. She's a public policy professional with experience working in the Biden White House.
Her first day is Jan. 2, 2026.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-app...
Her first day is Jan. 2, 2026.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-app...
December 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Gov. Ferguson appointed Jordan Arnold to lead the State Broadband Office to develop and implement high-speed internet across Washington. She's a public policy professional with experience working in the Biden White House.
Her first day is Jan. 2, 2026.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-app...
Her first day is Jan. 2, 2026.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/governor-app...
Big news for northern Hood Canal communities! 💻
With support from the State Broadband Office’s Broadband Infrastructure Program, Hood Canal Communications is expanding fiber internet along Highway 101.
Read more about the projects we're spotlighting: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
With support from the State Broadband Office’s Broadband Infrastructure Program, Hood Canal Communications is expanding fiber internet along Highway 101.
Read more about the projects we're spotlighting: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Big news for northern Hood Canal communities! 💻
With support from the State Broadband Office’s Broadband Infrastructure Program, Hood Canal Communications is expanding fiber internet along Highway 101.
Read more about the projects we're spotlighting: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
With support from the State Broadband Office’s Broadband Infrastructure Program, Hood Canal Communications is expanding fiber internet along Highway 101.
Read more about the projects we're spotlighting: www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
We’ve awarded $5.6M to 11 Community Development Financial Institutions through the Equitable Access to Credit Program, helping them provide training, technical assistance, and loans to borrowers who may not be eligible for traditional bank loans.
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/underserved-...
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/underserved-...
December 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
We’ve awarded $5.6M to 11 Community Development Financial Institutions through the Equitable Access to Credit Program, helping them provide training, technical assistance, and loans to borrowers who may not be eligible for traditional bank loans.
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/underserved-...
Read more: www.commerce.wa.gov/underserved-...
The State Broadband Office visited infrastructure projects bringing high-speed internet to rural communities in Ferry, Jefferson, Kittitas, Okanogan & Stevens counties. These stories show how investments connect communities to opportunity, services, & each other.
www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The State Broadband Office visited infrastructure projects bringing high-speed internet to rural communities in Ferry, Jefferson, Kittitas, Okanogan & Stevens counties. These stories show how investments connect communities to opportunity, services, & each other.
www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
www.commerce.wa.gov/state-broadb...
What started in a Richland garage is now shaping the future of clean energy. OCOchem is transforming CO₂ into a valuable fuel that can power vehicles, support clean manufacturing and create new jobs.
Innovation built in Washington. Impact felt everywhere.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/turning-carb...
Innovation built in Washington. Impact felt everywhere.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/turning-carb...
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
What started in a Richland garage is now shaping the future of clean energy. OCOchem is transforming CO₂ into a valuable fuel that can power vehicles, support clean manufacturing and create new jobs.
Innovation built in Washington. Impact felt everywhere.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/turning-carb...
Innovation built in Washington. Impact felt everywhere.
Read: www.commerce.wa.gov/turning-carb...
The Commerce WorkFirst team is coming to town, and we need your input to make grant applications easier and build a more equitable Washington.
Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Wenatchee Valley WorkSource, 270 Ninth St. NE, Suite 240, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
RSVP: heyor.ca/txotBc
Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Wenatchee Valley WorkSource, 270 Ninth St. NE, Suite 240, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
RSVP: heyor.ca/txotBc
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Commerce WorkFirst team is coming to town, and we need your input to make grant applications easier and build a more equitable Washington.
Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Wenatchee Valley WorkSource, 270 Ninth St. NE, Suite 240, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
RSVP: heyor.ca/txotBc
Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Wenatchee Valley WorkSource, 270 Ninth St. NE, Suite 240, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
RSVP: heyor.ca/txotBc
Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to honor the history, resilience, and ongoing contributions of tribal nations and tribal citizens and descendants across Washington.
At Commerce, we’re grateful for our partnerships with tribes and with Native American/Alaskan Native communities.
At Commerce, we’re grateful for our partnerships with tribes and with Native American/Alaskan Native communities.
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to honor the history, resilience, and ongoing contributions of tribal nations and tribal citizens and descendants across Washington.
At Commerce, we’re grateful for our partnerships with tribes and with Native American/Alaskan Native communities.
At Commerce, we’re grateful for our partnerships with tribes and with Native American/Alaskan Native communities.
A new single-family home in Kelso is bringing independence & community to people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Developed by Options for Supported Housing with a $1M Commerce investment, the 4-bedroom home features accessible design & individual leases.
More info: heyor.ca/krmh10
Developed by Options for Supported Housing with a $1M Commerce investment, the 4-bedroom home features accessible design & individual leases.
More info: heyor.ca/krmh10
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A new single-family home in Kelso is bringing independence & community to people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Developed by Options for Supported Housing with a $1M Commerce investment, the 4-bedroom home features accessible design & individual leases.
More info: heyor.ca/krmh10
Developed by Options for Supported Housing with a $1M Commerce investment, the 4-bedroom home features accessible design & individual leases.
More info: heyor.ca/krmh10
Our state is a critical hub for the space industry, starting more than a century ago, when a few dreamers in a red barn believed aircraft manufacturing was possible and built an industry that changed the world.
October 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Our state is a critical hub for the space industry, starting more than a century ago, when a few dreamers in a red barn believed aircraft manufacturing was possible and built an industry that changed the world.
October is national Energy Awareness Month, which includes a focus on Weatherization Month and National Weatherization Day October 30.
Learn more about Commerce Weatherization assistance programs: www.commerce.wa.gov/weatherizati...
Learn more about Commerce Weatherization assistance programs: www.commerce.wa.gov/weatherizati...
October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
October is national Energy Awareness Month, which includes a focus on Weatherization Month and National Weatherization Day October 30.
Learn more about Commerce Weatherization assistance programs: www.commerce.wa.gov/weatherizati...
Learn more about Commerce Weatherization assistance programs: www.commerce.wa.gov/weatherizati...
Global spotlight on Washington agriculture!
Washington’s delegation just wrapped up a successful week at Fruit Attraction 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for fruit and vegetable professionals.
Learn more about our delegation: choosewashingtonstate.com/fruit-attrac...
Washington’s delegation just wrapped up a successful week at Fruit Attraction 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for fruit and vegetable professionals.
Learn more about our delegation: choosewashingtonstate.com/fruit-attrac...
October 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Global spotlight on Washington agriculture!
Washington’s delegation just wrapped up a successful week at Fruit Attraction 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for fruit and vegetable professionals.
Learn more about our delegation: choosewashingtonstate.com/fruit-attrac...
Washington’s delegation just wrapped up a successful week at Fruit Attraction 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for fruit and vegetable professionals.
Learn more about our delegation: choosewashingtonstate.com/fruit-attrac...
We are investing in public health and the environment!
Commerce is supporting critical infrastructure upgrades in Tacoma, Bridgeport and Skagit County — improving stormwater systems, replacing aging pipes, and protecting waterways from contamination.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/critical-upg...
Commerce is supporting critical infrastructure upgrades in Tacoma, Bridgeport and Skagit County — improving stormwater systems, replacing aging pipes, and protecting waterways from contamination.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/critical-upg...
October 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are investing in public health and the environment!
Commerce is supporting critical infrastructure upgrades in Tacoma, Bridgeport and Skagit County — improving stormwater systems, replacing aging pipes, and protecting waterways from contamination.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/critical-upg...
Commerce is supporting critical infrastructure upgrades in Tacoma, Bridgeport and Skagit County — improving stormwater systems, replacing aging pipes, and protecting waterways from contamination.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/critical-upg...
A new chapter for affordable housing in Lynnwood!
Housing Hope and partners broke ground on Scriber Place, a development that will create 52 affordable homes for families with children, low-income households, and families with special needs.
Learn more: commerce.wa.gov/htf
Housing Hope and partners broke ground on Scriber Place, a development that will create 52 affordable homes for families with children, low-income households, and families with special needs.
Learn more: commerce.wa.gov/htf
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new chapter for affordable housing in Lynnwood!
Housing Hope and partners broke ground on Scriber Place, a development that will create 52 affordable homes for families with children, low-income households, and families with special needs.
Learn more: commerce.wa.gov/htf
Housing Hope and partners broke ground on Scriber Place, a development that will create 52 affordable homes for families with children, low-income households, and families with special needs.
Learn more: commerce.wa.gov/htf
Commerce is prepared to sustain our work despite the federal shutdown that began today. Current funding and contracts remain secure, with no immediate impacts to staffing, programs, or operations.
Read the full statement: heyor.ca/MxecfB
Read the full statement: heyor.ca/MxecfB
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Commerce is prepared to sustain our work despite the federal shutdown that began today. Current funding and contracts remain secure, with no immediate impacts to staffing, programs, or operations.
Read the full statement: heyor.ca/MxecfB
Read the full statement: heyor.ca/MxecfB
The day after our COMTAC meeting, Commerce joined tribal planners from across Washington for the Tribal Planners’ Gathering on Thursday, at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino.
It was a full day of learning, collaboration and meaningful conversation — all focused on strengthening partnerships.
It was a full day of learning, collaboration and meaningful conversation — all focused on strengthening partnerships.
October 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The day after our COMTAC meeting, Commerce joined tribal planners from across Washington for the Tribal Planners’ Gathering on Thursday, at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino.
It was a full day of learning, collaboration and meaningful conversation — all focused on strengthening partnerships.
It was a full day of learning, collaboration and meaningful conversation — all focused on strengthening partnerships.
Yesterday, our Office of Tribal Relations gathered with tribal representatives from across Washington for the Commerce Tribal Advisory Committee (COMTAC).
COMTAC is a collaborative effort between Commerce and tribal leadership to identify needs, provide feedback, and strengthen partnerships.
COMTAC is a collaborative effort between Commerce and tribal leadership to identify needs, provide feedback, and strengthen partnerships.
October 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Yesterday, our Office of Tribal Relations gathered with tribal representatives from across Washington for the Commerce Tribal Advisory Committee (COMTAC).
COMTAC is a collaborative effort between Commerce and tribal leadership to identify needs, provide feedback, and strengthen partnerships.
COMTAC is a collaborative effort between Commerce and tribal leadership to identify needs, provide feedback, and strengthen partnerships.
A year ago, ten state agencies, including Commerce, joined together to launch the Climate Resilience Strategy, a unified plan led by @ecology.wa.gov to strengthen communities across the state.
Today, Ecology released the first progress report.
Read the report:
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
Today, Ecology released the first progress report.
Read the report:
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
September 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A year ago, ten state agencies, including Commerce, joined together to launch the Climate Resilience Strategy, a unified plan led by @ecology.wa.gov to strengthen communities across the state.
Today, Ecology released the first progress report.
Read the report:
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
Today, Ecology released the first progress report.
Read the report:
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
Thanks to the partnership of Commerce, the city of Colville, and Avista Utilities, Colville is now home to a fast-charging electric vehicle site, funded by the Climate Commitment Act. It closes a 20-mile gap along US-395 and expands reliable charging across the region.
September 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Thanks to the partnership of Commerce, the city of Colville, and Avista Utilities, Colville is now home to a fast-charging electric vehicle site, funded by the Climate Commitment Act. It closes a 20-mile gap along US-395 and expands reliable charging across the region.
This agreement is more than words on paper. It’s a commitment to partnership, built on trust, respect, and recognition of tribal sovereignty. Together, we’ll continue removing barriers and creating opportunities that serve the tribal community today and for generations ahead.
September 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This agreement is more than words on paper. It’s a commitment to partnership, built on trust, respect, and recognition of tribal sovereignty. Together, we’ll continue removing barriers and creating opportunities that serve the tribal community today and for generations ahead.
Today in Wellpinit, Commerce and the Spokane Tribe of Indians strengthened our government-to-government relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
This is 10th MOU we've signed with tribes across Washington, each one an important step toward shared progress.
This is 10th MOU we've signed with tribes across Washington, each one an important step toward shared progress.
September 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Today in Wellpinit, Commerce and the Spokane Tribe of Indians strengthened our government-to-government relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
This is 10th MOU we've signed with tribes across Washington, each one an important step toward shared progress.
This is 10th MOU we've signed with tribes across Washington, each one an important step toward shared progress.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the stories, traditions, and resilience of Hispanic and Latino communities across Washington.
Their contributions strengthen our neighborhoods, inspire future generations, and remind us that one of our state’s greatest strengths is its diversity.
Their contributions strengthen our neighborhoods, inspire future generations, and remind us that one of our state’s greatest strengths is its diversity.
September 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the stories, traditions, and resilience of Hispanic and Latino communities across Washington.
Their contributions strengthen our neighborhoods, inspire future generations, and remind us that one of our state’s greatest strengths is its diversity.
Their contributions strengthen our neighborhoods, inspire future generations, and remind us that one of our state’s greatest strengths is its diversity.