
Chris Gregoire I visited three Puget Sound area schools that are actively engaged in improvement efforts and exemplify the type of innovation and external partnerships that are called for in the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top Initiative. Joining me were Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn and Washington Education Association President Mary Lindquist.

Chris Gregoire Just wrapped up our trade mission in Washington, D.C. – great discussions! A delegation of state business leaders and I met today with Obama administration officials to discuss issues important to Washington businesses. Read more: http://bit.ly/iYsgR
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OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire, Washington Department of Commerce Director Rogers Weed and a delegation of the state’s business leaders are in Washington, D.C., today to meet with federal policy and decision ...

Chris Gregoire The I-5: Port of Tacoma Road to King County Line - HOV project constructs the first I-5 HOV lanes in Pierce County. I will be touring the site and meeting with project staff to see their progess and observe first-hand how WSDOT is putting American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to work.
Time:10:00AM Friday, October 30th
Location:Fife

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With $1.27 million in ARRA grant dollars from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Transportation Funds, construction is underway on the SW 98th Street Pedestrian Walkway, which will open around Thanksgiving. This project bridges a steep hillside and wetland area; giving residents from the recently completed Hop...e VI Greenbridge Community – a HUD funded public and private 1,000-plus unit housing project – the ability to walk, ride or roll to bus stops and businesses in the White Center neighborhood of King County. The walkway’s design incorporates safety and aesthetic considerations from a variety of public, non-profit and community interests.Read More
Time:11:30AM Thursday, October 29th
Location:White Center

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The University of Washington will confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations.
Photos from the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonjon_01/4 048847042/
Time:3:00PM Monday, October 26th
Location:Meany Hall, University of Washington, Seattle

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Saturday Mayor Nickels and I signed a Memoradum of Understanding on the deep-bored tunnel as the preffered replacement option for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The time for moving forward is now. See photos from the signing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/sets/ 72157622655177628/
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Chris Gregoire Praising local leaders today for support of Boeing's expansion in Washington state. Read letters here: http://bit.ly/4dAfZT
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OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire today praised the more than 200 community, education and business leaders who signed letters sent to Boeing CEO Jim Albaugh, encouraging him to locate the company’s second ...

Chris Gregoire For up-to-date info on H1N1 in WA state and tips on how to stay healthy, visit the Department of Health's website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/h1n1/default.htm

Chris Gregoire Met with students learning the aerospace industry and announced $1.5 million in federal Workforce Investment Act funding for WA state aerospace education.

Chris Gregoire United Way of King County's Community Resource Exchange at Qwest field and Day of Caring and National Service volunteering for El Centro De la Raza

Chris Gregoire Welcome Jane Gutting to the Quality Education Council. Her background and experience will greatly serve our education system and the children of Washington state.

Chris Gregoire urges Washingtonians to conserve water during this period of hot, dry weather! Look at the Dept. of Ecology's tips for more information.
Source: www.ecy.wa.gov
+All citizens can help lessen the effects of the limited water supplies by conserving water. People can use water more efficiently in their homes, businesses and yards.
























