4 Aug 2015

Hood Canal Homeowner Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement to Federal Authorities

A Hood Canal waterfront property owner pleaded guilty in July in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to the federal felony offense of making a false statement to a federal official in connection with his unlawful construction of a beachfront bulkhead. JON KOLOSKI, 74, of Potlach in Mason County, constructed the bulkhead in September 2011, without the appropriate permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

28 Jul 2015

Army Corps of Engineers repairing Lord Hill Levee in Snohomish

The Lord Hill levee near the City of Snohomish in Snohomish County is getting a makeover when U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials begin repairs at two locations along the Snohomish River beginning tomorrow.

20 Jul 2015

Corps of Engineers to start inner Grays Harbor maintenance dredging by July 25

SEATTLE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ contractor is scheduled to begin annual maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channel in Grays Harbor Inner Harbor by July 25.

2 Jul 2015

Public review and comment of proposed Tesoro Savage terminal work opens July 2

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public review and comment on a proposal by Tesoro Savage Petroleum Terminal, LLC, to construct an oil export terminal located in the Columbia River at the Port of Vancouver, in Clark County, Washington. Comments will be accepted July 2 – Aug. 1, 2015.

29 Jun 2015

Chittenden Locks to close 5 hours June 30 for saltwater drain inspection

SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 to 11 a.m. for the small locks and an additional two hours, until 1 p.m., June 30 for a monthly saltwater drain screen structure inspection.

19 Jun 2015

Drought affecting how Corps officials manage Chittenden Locks

SEATTLE – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials anticipate Lake Washington’s level will drop below 20 feet this summer, the first time since October 1987, and are taking steps to conserve water during this year’s drought.

4 Jun 2015

Corps of Engineers to seek public review and comment of proposed Tesoro Savage terminal work

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will seek public review and comment on a proposal by Tesoro Savage Petroleum Terminal, LLC, to construct an export terminal located in the Columbia River at the Port of Vancouver, in Clark County, Washington.

1 Jun 2015

Chittenden Locks to close June 2 for salt water drain inspection

SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to noon, June 2, allowing U.S. Navy divers to inspect a saltwater drain screen structure.

29 May 2015

Corps of Engineers begins repairs on White River barrier structure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working through the Cascade Water Alliance, has begun making interim repairs to Cascade’s barrier structure on the White River at Buckley, Washington.

28 May 2015

Chittenden Locks free concerts, events begin May 31

SEATTLE – The 26th Annual Free Summer Concerts and Events series at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard kicks off with the Boeing Employees Concert Band 2 p.m., May 31.