With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs
SEATTLE—Washington just made it a little easier, and cheaper, to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. State officials on Thursday launched a new program offering state rebates of up to $9,000 on the cost of leasing or purchasing electric vehicles. And, in a consumer-friendly twist, participating dealerships will apply rebates at the point of sale, erasing the […]
Snohomish County breaks ground on SR-530 Broadband Project
ARLINGTON—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, joined by Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring, Chief Marketing Officer for Ziply Fiber Mike Doherty, and Executive Director for Sno-Isle Libraries Lois Langer Thompson broke ground on the SR-530 Broadband Project Wednesday, June 26, which will provide more than 4,000 homes, businesses, and community institutions with vital broadband access. “Broadband […]
WA state to offer up to a $9,000 rebate for new and used EVs
OLYMPIA—The choice and benefits of driving electric vehicles (EVs) are about to become more affordable to many Washingtonians, due to a new $45 million state program state program announced by Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday, April 23, that will provide an instant rebate of up to $9,000 to eligible residents purchasing or leasing an electric […]
Commerce awards over $2 million to address highest priority child care shortages
OLYMPIA—The Clearwater School Well Being Center located in Bothell, was one of 18 recipients of the Child Care Partnership Grants by the Washington State Department of Commerce. In April of 2023, The Clearwater School was awarded $250,000 by the Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers to operate Youth and Family Resource Centers in South County. The Commerce […]
Washington Public Works Board approves $17.8 million for broadband construction across state
By Washington State Department of Commerce | Press Release OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Public Works Board announced nearly $18 million in grants and loans for seven broadband construction projects in unserved communities across the state. Applicants requested more than $73 million for 29 different projects, and the board approved qualified projects from a rated […]
Global Entrepreneurship Month offers free training, support for small businesses
By Washington State Department of Commerce | Press Release OLYMPIA, WA — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new business starts are up 8% overall this year, and a whopping 25% in the third quarter here in Washington state – 23,611 in 2020 compared to 17,963 in 2019 for the third quarter – which is […]
$2 million COVID relief grant now open for nonprofits
By Washington State Department of Commerce | Press Release OLYMPIA, WA – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on nonprofit organizations, with many experiencing increased demand for services and programs while at the same time dealing with disruption of services and programs, cancellation of contracts, funding losses due to canceled fundraisers, reduced donations […]
