Infrastructure investments are about more than roads and bridges.

This month, we made some meaningful progress in improving our infrastructure and bringing opportunities back to Northwest Washington.

After years of work, federal grants will improve rail corridors, modernize bridges, and support cleaner transportation, totaling over $183 million for Washington state communities. These investments will strengthen supply chains, reduce landslide disruptions, and make streets safer throughout Northwest Washington, including:

• $17.5M for Skagit Transit's facility in Burlington
• $16M to support the Northwest Seaport Alliance's transition to zero-emission trucks
• $3.84M to reduce landslide blocking events and improve Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor reliability at three locations between Seattle and Everett
• $6.45M to improve the Puget Sound Rail Corridor
• $14.78M for Pierce Transit's new depot with conductive charging infrastructure for battery-electric buses
• $51.65M for the Hood Canal Bridge girder replacement
• $25.65M to support the City of Seattle's Safe Streets initiative

Grants originally requested in 2022 to protect Whatcom County homes from devastating floods were approved. Nearly $4 million will help elevate homes in Sumas, Ferndale, and Everson to prevent future flood damage. This funding helps families recover and protects communities from future disasters.

Finally, Washington will participate in a national program to test advanced air mobility aircraft. This initiative will help create good-paying aerospace jobs and reinforce our region's leadership in aviation innovation.

These wins mean federal dollars returning home. They mean construction projects, aerospace innovation, and stronger infrastructure across Northwest Washington. They also show what steady work in Congress can deliver for our communities.

This is just the beginning for Northwest Washington's infrastructure and job creation opportunities this year. In February, I requested $10,160,295 for ten projects. Funding for those projects is included in the FY26 spending package. These dollars are transforming the region from the ground up:

• $4M total for the Pepin Creek FASST project in Lynden to prevent flooding, protect farmland, and restore salmon habitat
• $4M total for Snohomish County's Intermodal Yard to expand rail capacity and strengthen regional commerce
• $2M to modernize Community Transit with clean electric buses
• $2M to create a new community hub for low-income families in South Everett
• Over $3M combined for critical community infrastructure, including domestic violence survivor services, the Port of Edmonds seawall, and Bellingham's Central Library
• Additional investments supporting food access, tourism, and economic development in Edmonds, Everett, and Anacortes

This is what it looks like when federal resources come home: cleaner transit, safer communities, stronger infrastructure, and real economic opportunity. Northwest Washington is not just receiving funding — it is being positioned for long-term growth, resilience, and prosperity.

Now, I need your help to keep the momentum going. Our end-of-quarter deadline is approaching, and your support helps ensure we can continue fighting for investments that bring jobs and opportunity to our region.

Your support now will help me continue the work of delivering results for Northwest Washington.

More soon,

Rick