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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.
Tariffs impact Washington families and businesses.
At an event last week to discuss the projected impacts in Washington, Director Joe Nguyễn emphasized that it goes beyond trade numbers — higher costs for food, clothing, and utilities will affect households across the state.
At an event last week to discuss the projected impacts in Washington, Director Joe Nguyễn emphasized that it goes beyond trade numbers — higher costs for food, clothing, and utilities will affect households across the state.
September 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Tariffs impact Washington families and businesses.
At an event last week to discuss the projected impacts in Washington, Director Joe Nguyễn emphasized that it goes beyond trade numbers — higher costs for food, clothing, and utilities will affect households across the state.
At an event last week to discuss the projected impacts in Washington, Director Joe Nguyễn emphasized that it goes beyond trade numbers — higher costs for food, clothing, and utilities will affect households across the state.
The Clean Energy Community Grants program has awarded $41M to 49 projects to support solar, battery storage, EV charging, and other clean energy solutions.
This helps improve resilience, reduce emissions, and deliver benefits to tribes, overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
This helps improve resilience, reduce emissions, and deliver benefits to tribes, overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
September 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Clean Energy Community Grants program has awarded $41M to 49 projects to support solar, battery storage, EV charging, and other clean energy solutions.
This helps improve resilience, reduce emissions, and deliver benefits to tribes, overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
This helps improve resilience, reduce emissions, and deliver benefits to tribes, overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
The State Broadband Office released its Final Proposal for the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
A public comment period is the end of the process. Public comments are open until Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. Submit online: heyor.ca/1k1Auf
A public comment period is the end of the process. Public comments are open until Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. Submit online: heyor.ca/1k1Auf
August 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The State Broadband Office released its Final Proposal for the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
A public comment period is the end of the process. Public comments are open until Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. Submit online: heyor.ca/1k1Auf
A public comment period is the end of the process. Public comments are open until Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. Submit online: heyor.ca/1k1Auf
Diamondhands Boxing Gym is giving young people in Adams County a safe place to grow. With support from a small business investment grant through SkillSource and Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project, the gyms are equipped with essential tools for training the next generation.
📷: SkillSource
📷: SkillSource
August 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Diamondhands Boxing Gym is giving young people in Adams County a safe place to grow. With support from a small business investment grant through SkillSource and Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project, the gyms are equipped with essential tools for training the next generation.
📷: SkillSource
📷: SkillSource
Washington’s energy resilience and emergency management office (EREMO) team trains for the worst, so we’re ready when it counts.
When a massive offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, EREMO staff put those plans into action.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/behind-the-s...
When a massive offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, EREMO staff put those plans into action.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/behind-the-s...
August 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Washington’s energy resilience and emergency management office (EREMO) team trains for the worst, so we’re ready when it counts.
When a massive offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, EREMO staff put those plans into action.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/behind-the-s...
When a massive offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, EREMO staff put those plans into action.
Learn more: www.commerce.wa.gov/behind-the-s...
Too many of our neighbors in Washington don’t know where they’ll sleep at night.
The latest homelessness data from the Point in Time survey & Commerce's Snapshot of Homelessness report shows the growth rate has slowed, but the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise.
The latest homelessness data from the Point in Time survey & Commerce's Snapshot of Homelessness report shows the growth rate has slowed, but the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise.
August 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Too many of our neighbors in Washington don’t know where they’ll sleep at night.
The latest homelessness data from the Point in Time survey & Commerce's Snapshot of Homelessness report shows the growth rate has slowed, but the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise.
The latest homelessness data from the Point in Time survey & Commerce's Snapshot of Homelessness report shows the growth rate has slowed, but the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise.
Tariffs affect everything from apples to tourism.
This morning, Director Joe Nguyễn joined FOX 13 Seattle to talk about how tariffs impact Washington’s economy and how Commerce is helping businesses adapt and stay competitive.
Watch: www.fox13seattle.com/video/1692051
This morning, Director Joe Nguyễn joined FOX 13 Seattle to talk about how tariffs impact Washington’s economy and how Commerce is helping businesses adapt and stay competitive.
Watch: www.fox13seattle.com/video/1692051
August 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tariffs affect everything from apples to tourism.
This morning, Director Joe Nguyễn joined FOX 13 Seattle to talk about how tariffs impact Washington’s economy and how Commerce is helping businesses adapt and stay competitive.
Watch: www.fox13seattle.com/video/1692051
This morning, Director Joe Nguyễn joined FOX 13 Seattle to talk about how tariffs impact Washington’s economy and how Commerce is helping businesses adapt and stay competitive.
Watch: www.fox13seattle.com/video/1692051
We signed a memorandum of understanding with the Suquamish Tribe, formalizing our government-to-government relationship.
Rooted in respect & trust, we’re removing barriers, improving communication, & honoring tribal sovereignty while working toward shared goals.
www.commerce.wa.gov/the-suquamis...
Rooted in respect & trust, we’re removing barriers, improving communication, & honoring tribal sovereignty while working toward shared goals.
www.commerce.wa.gov/the-suquamis...
August 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We signed a memorandum of understanding with the Suquamish Tribe, formalizing our government-to-government relationship.
Rooted in respect & trust, we’re removing barriers, improving communication, & honoring tribal sovereignty while working toward shared goals.
www.commerce.wa.gov/the-suquamis...
Rooted in respect & trust, we’re removing barriers, improving communication, & honoring tribal sovereignty while working toward shared goals.
www.commerce.wa.gov/the-suquamis...
Congrats to the South Fork community on the groundbreaking on the renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall, just in time for its centennial celebration in 2026!
We're proud to support this project that will expand its capacity, add a new entrance, storage, and space for the local radio station.
We're proud to support this project that will expand its capacity, add a new entrance, storage, and space for the local radio station.
August 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Congrats to the South Fork community on the groundbreaking on the renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall, just in time for its centennial celebration in 2026!
We're proud to support this project that will expand its capacity, add a new entrance, storage, and space for the local radio station.
We're proud to support this project that will expand its capacity, add a new entrance, storage, and space for the local radio station.