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Washington State Ferries contracts Eastern Shipbuilders for new 160‑car ferries; first due 2030

Washington State Ferries awarded Eastern Shipbuilders the 160‑car ferry construction contract; steel cutting has begun and WSF expects first delivery in fall 2030. The contract construction price is $714 million with total program costs for three vessels about $1.15 billion.

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WSDOT regional administrator says Vantage Bridge work on track to reopen in 2027

Brian White told the board that major rehabilitation on the Vantage Bridge has progressed and the project is on schedule to finish critical work and reopen in late 2027; he described seasonal construction constraints and winter avalanche mitigation measures.

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WSDOT briefs council on Renton–Bellevue I‑405/SR‑167 corridor work and weekend closures

WSDOT provided a project update on the I‑405/SR‑167 Renton–Bellevue corridor, describing lane additions, interchange rebuilds, toll‑point turnovers for testing, and planned weekend full closures for paving; completion was projected for summer 2027.

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College seeks three federal grants to fund wastewater, labs and Dearlove equipment

The college presented three federal funding proposals — a $3M Title III SIP request for labs/classrooms, a planned $3M NBRC wastewater request, and a $2,186,088 FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending request for Dearlove Hall equipment — all paired with state matches.

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Officials outline procurement, progressive design‑build approach and 2028 construction target

WSDOT and program staff described progressive design‑build procurement steps — RFQ now, RFP in November, proposer shortlists in spring 2027 — and estimated the major design‑build contract at $3.3–3.9 billion with a target to begin bridge construction in 2028 and pre‑completion tolling live in 2028.

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Federal Record of Decision clears way for Interstate‑5 bridge replacement; states, feds and communities cited

Program leaders told the joint Oregon–Washington legislative committee that a July 1, 2026 federal amended Record of Decision (ROD) allows the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to advance into procurement and the first funded construction phase, backed by major state and federal contributions and multi‑year community engagement.

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Superintendent outlines "Phase 0.1" electric-bus pilot and warns of infrastructure costs

The Niagara-Wheatfield superintendent presented a phased electric-bus pilot emphasizing grant-dependent 'phase 0.1' chargers and buses, noting make-ready incentives but warning the district would still fund significant infrastructure upgrades and must show buses are on order to qualify for some grants.

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Residents raise concerns about Con Edison / railroad construction near Railroad Park; board to host community session

Members said Con Edison and a railroad project will put heavy construction through the neighborhood around Railroad Park and Winston Avenue; the committee will circulate project details and plan a community session with Con Edison and Brooklyn Level Up for residents to ask questions.

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Presenter proposes pooling energy and infrastructure to shore up European energy security

The presenter suggested Canada can contribute LNG, hydrogen and port infrastructure to support Europe's energy security, while proposing cooperative development of sovereign compute and broadband connections.

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Tumwater authorizes staff to pursue bond financing for major capital projects

Council approved an ordinance delegating authority to staff to work with bond counsel and advisers to prepare financing for projects including a new city-hall acquisition, Fire Station T2 remodel and habitat conservation properties.

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Haywood Road culvert gets $800,000 grant pledge; township flags MS4 obligations and other capital needs

Manager reported a promised $800,000 grant from Senator Ward's office for the Haywood Road culvert replacement and reviewed other capital projects (Roth Drive culvert, stream restorations, guide‑rail replacement). Staff warned MS4 compliance remains an unfunded mandate with potential consent‑order penalties.