The Pacific Producer’s long-awaited demolition this summer caps nearly two years and $5 million in cleanup and removal costs, spotlighting the Pacific Northwest’s mounting crisis of abandoned government vessels and the urgent need for federal reform.
The Port of Coos Bay is advancing a $2.3 billion international shipping terminal and rail project, set to generate thousands of jobs and boost economic growth on Oregon’s south coast. With major state and federal investments, the terminal could open as soon as 2030.
USACE will begin 24/7 mechanical clamshell dredging in Grays Harbor, Inner Harbor, Washington, on July 16, 2025, improving navigation safety for local boaters and supporting regional commerce. Waterway users are advised to keep clear of dredging areas.
Washington State Ferries has awarded a $714.5 million contract to Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries, advancing the state’s push for greener, more reliable maritime transportation.
President Trump’s revocation of the Columbia Snake River dam breaching MOU preserves vital transportation, agriculture, and energy resources for the Pacific Northwest, with stakeholders stressing that salmon recovery and economic health can go hand in hand.
The Washington State Ferry M/V Wenatchee has become the largest U.S. passenger ferry to be converted to hybrid-electric power, following an extensive 21-month project by Vigor Marine Seattle. The upgrade marks a major step toward cleaner, more sustainable ferry operations.
The Dredge Oregon has launched its 2025 season on the Columbia River, removing sediment to keep the navigation channel open for commercial vessels and supporting thousands of regional jobs and businesses.
The Port of Vancouver USA is extending the NW Lower River Road bike and pedestrian pathway, with construction on Segments 4 and 5 beginning this summer. The new trail will enhance connectivity, safety, and environmental stewardship in the region.
Washington State Ferries has received bids from Eastern Shipbuilding and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders to construct up to five new 160-car hybrid-electric ferries. The state is reviewing proposals and considering options to balance costs and support local industry.
The Port of Vancouver USA, in collaboration with Vancouver Bulk Terminal and Solvay, has started construction on a cutting-edge soda ash terminal. The new facility will boost export capacity, support critical industries, and drive local economic growth.
