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26 Mar

Port of Olympia Hosting Town Hall With New Executive Director

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The Port of Olympia is expected to host a town hall on March 27 to introduce new Executive Director Alex Smith to the community. The event gives Smith a chance to meet residents, share her vision for the port’s future and field questions from constituents. “We encourage residents, business owners, stakeholders and anyone interested in the port’s activities to join us in person for this engaging event,” port spokesperson Taber Lee said. “It’s an excellent opportunity to get to know Alex and gain a deeper understanding of her vision and priorities.” The Port of Olympia Commission selected Smith in February…

05 Mar

Port of Olympia Completes First Phase of Budd Inlet Cleanup Effort

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The Port of Olympia on Feb. 28 said that it has completed a significant milestone in its efforts to clean up legacy contamination in Budd Inlet. The port has finished the first phase of Budd Inlet research vessel operations and sediment testing, which started Jan. 8 under the supervision of consultant Dalton, Olmsted and Fuglevand, and involved collecting samples from more than 100 targeted locations for lab analysis. “The completion of sediment testing at our Sub-Area 1 location in and around the East Bay area signifies our commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being,” project manager Jonathon Wolf said. The…

20 Feb

Port of Olympia Selects New Executive Director

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Veteran leader Alexandra “Alex” Smith has been chosen as the Port of Olympia’s new executive director, the port announced Feb. 13. Smith, who beat out more than 30 candidates for the top job to lead the Washington seaport, previously served as the port’s environmental programs director before working for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, according to news reports. The port praised Smith’s “forward-thinking approach” and “her commitment to sustainability and fostering economic development.” “We are excited to welcome Alex Smith as the new executive director of the Port of Olympia,” port Commission Chair Bob Iyall said in a statement.…

09 Jan

Port of Olympia Launches Research Vessel to Address Legacy Pollution

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The Port of Olympia has deployed a research vessel to determine the scope of legacy pollution in Budd Inlet. Launched Jan. 8, the research vessel is tasked with collecting sediment samples in the inlet over the next two months for lab analysis. The results would help the port develop a cleanup plan. “The Port of Olympia recognizes the importance of addressing legacy pollutants in Budd Inlet,” port Director of Strategic Initiatives and Commission Affairs Camille St. Onge said. “We understand our responsibility to the community and the environment,” she added. “While we are obligated by the Department of Ecology to…

26 Sep

Port of Olympia, Executive Director Part Ways

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The Port of Olympia is looking for a new executive director. Earlier this month, the port commission accepted the “separation of service” from former Executive Director Sam Gibboney and on Sept. 20 announced its plans to seek a replacement in the coming months. In the interim, the port has installed 19-year port veteran Rudy Rudolph as acting executive director while a search for a new permanent executive director is conducted. “During this transitional period, the commission is committed to prioritizing and ensuring a seamless leadership transition while maintaining the port’s stability and effectiveness,” according to the port’s announcement. Gibboney became…