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PNWA Welcomes New Member - Hood River White Salmon Bridge Authority
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority oversees the bridge replacement project, including the management of funding and bridge design and construction.
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge needs replacing. It’s near the end of its serviceable life and wasn’t built to safely accommodate our long-term needs. The new bridge will provide a safe, affordable, modern crossing for people and commerce via different modes of transportation, benefiting community members and the area’s economy. The bridge will exist in harmony with local cultural practices, and its design will complement the natural beauty of the area and help protect the local ecosystem.
PNWA Welcomes New Member - Harbor Industrial Services
Founded in 1996, Harbor Industrial brings decades of experience delivering specialized Port Services and Solutions to its customers around the world. Harbor Industrial consistently exceeds its clients expectations with regards to on-time project delivery, full-service maintenance services, equipment uptime and maintenance and repair costs. As a licensed General Engineering, Electrical, and Elevator Contractor, Harbor Industrial has a cadre of Qualified Project Engineers and Specialized Field Professionals that are readily deployable to meet your needs.
PNWA Presents at Port of Kalama Commission Meeting
PNWA attends Kalama Cultural Festival
PNWA was honored to attend the Kalama Cultural Festival this past weekend! What an incredible day celebrating the vibrant traditions of the Pacific Northwest and the blending of Hawaiian and Native American cultures through music, dance, food, and community.
A special thanks to Mark and the entire team for all the work that went into making this event such a success—we truly enjoyed the opportunity to connect and experience the festival with you.
Tidewater Terminals Announces Cole Van Gundy as New Vice President
PNWA congratulates Tidewater on welcoming Coulston (Cole) Van Gundy as Vice President of Shipyard and Terminal Operations. Cole brings nearly two decades of maritime industry experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Crowley. Over his career, he has overseen the delivery of more than 20 vessels and assets, including groundbreaking projects such as the largest Jones Act-compliant LNG bunker barge and the first all-electric U.S. harbor tug. His expertise in vessel and shore operations, paired with a strong background in engineering and project management, will be a valuable asset as Tidewater continues to strengthen its operations and advance sustainable maritime solutions.
PNWA is honored to be featured as one of the “Dam Champions” in the August/September issue of Wheat Life. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our mission with Washington wheat farmers and highlight our work to protect the Columbia-Snake River System—a vital transportation corridor for moving Northwest wheat to market.
Lower Snake River Dam System Educational Tour
East Side Member Tour with Vice President Patrick Harbison
PNWA's New Office
Our new office in Vancouver, Washington is now open! PNWA officially relocated in August 1, 2025, and our team is settling into the new space. Please be sure to update your records with our new contact information.
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
1610 C Street, Suite 205
Vancouver, WA 98663
Updated office phone numbers to follow at a later date. Cellphone phone numbers will remain the same.
PNWA 2025 Annual Convention - Registration is Open!
As our most popular event of the year, the PNWA Annual Convention offers a prime opportunity to connect with key regional and federal partners, along with over 200 PNWA colleagues from the Northwest. This is the ideal time to touch base as the calendar year winds down and we kick-off preparations for the coming year’s vital advocacy efforts.
You’ll have the chance to interact with and learn from experts in our region’s working waterways, transportation corridors, economic development industries, and regulatory community. Beyond networking with your colleagues, our goal is to provide you with the most timely and relevant information. Learn more here.
Career Opportunities
Executive Director
The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for implementing policies and resolutions set by the Commissioners while overseeing day-to-day Port activities.
AgReserves, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Park Manager to be responsible for leading the planning, development, and operations of land, infrastructure, and building assets pursuant to the company’s Industrial Park strategy.
The Chief Executive Officer provides direction and management promoting the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of the Port of Longview.
Closing Date: Sept 26, 20225
As the Executive you will serve as principal interface between the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots and State licensed pilots, and among industry stakeholders including the shipping industry, environmental community, state and federal government regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.