Port of Douglas County

07/10/2019

04/24/2019

Here's our new e-newsletter! We'd love to hear your feedback!

This inaugural issue contains news, project updates and a profile of Accor Technology, one of the success stories in our business community. 

01/15/2019

The Port of Douglas County invites proposals for contracted accounting services from CPA firms or practitioners. Proposals are due by email to the Port’s Executive Director, [email protected], by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. To submit a proposal, please request a copy of the Request for Proposals by sending an email to the address, above, or by calling 509-884-4700

Port of Douglas County, Washington - Continuously improve the economy of Douglas County for its businesses, residents and environment through strategic investments and effective partnerships.

06/21/2018

Executive Director Lisa Parks spoke to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations on the topic of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency mining this past Tuesday in Seattle. The hearing covered several important aspects related to the topic, including the history of cryptocurrency and blockchain technolgoy, as well as the current and potential future applications of the technology. Director Parks' remarks begin at approximately the 2:00 hour mark.

06/07/2018

Interesting information on block chain technology - in a format that is easy to understand.

05/01/2018

Interesting issue to watch.

Gov. Jay Inslee will decide whether Washington’s first solar farm should go on crop land in Kittitas County. The plan to convert prime agricultural acreage to wide expanses of photovoltaic panels is getting pushback.

02/06/2018

UPDATE: Orondo River Park 2018 operating plan: During 2018, Orondo River Park will be limited to day use activities only. Please continue to contact the Port of Douglas County if you have questions, comments or concerns!

PUD staff is assessing long term capital improvements;
Port and PUD staff continue work on alternatives for long-term plans at the park, and plan to return to both Commissions in May with potential long-term solutions;
While a park condition assessment and long term plan is being developed, interim park operations during 2018 are as follows:
o Free day use boat launching and trailer parking, some day-use areas and restrooms will remain open, as well. Park operating hours will be posted soon (gate will be locked overnight)
o No camping (RV or tent)
o No overnight moorage
o Swim-beach will be closed
o The north portion of the park will be closed to complete needed maintenance and safety improvements

01/12/2018

The Port of Douglas has their very own TV star! Way to represent, Ron!

CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses bitcoin mining in Wenatchee, Washington, and its positive impact on the local economy, with Ron Cridlebaugh, Port of Douglas County.

08/14/2017

Interesting concept that could help address the issue of lost jobs to automation...

Automation in manufacturing has created an employment paradox: robots and computers have automated many routine tasks in recent decades, while new jobs in sectors like manufacturing still go unfill…

07/17/2017

This is an important survey that we hope our community members from all over our region will take the time to fill out!

Our region’s quality of life and economic growth is being hampered by rising housing costs and the lack of available housing. To learn what challenges residents and businesses are facing and what potential solutions are out there, Our Valley, Our Future has launched a regional housing survey.

Here is the direct survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OVhousing1. The survey also can be accessed via the Our Valley website at http://www.ourvalleyourfuture.org.

This self-administered survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

Please share the survey and this Facebook post. We want to reach as many community members — with varying views of housing — as possible.

The deadline to complete the survey is July 31.

Let's come together as one community to improve the housing climate!

05/19/2017

An interesting article that may somewhat explain blockchain technology to those of us just trying to grasp the concept!

Large swaths of your digital life will soon run atop a blockchain foundation just beneath the surface, and you may not even realize it.