20 Oct 2017

Army Corps ready to respond as Western Washington rivers on flood watch

SEATTLE—The Emergency Operations Center at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is activated and on extended shifts until further notice as flood watches and warnings have been issued for Western Washington rivers. Rivers are expected to crest Saturday night into Sunday.

21 Feb 2017

Corps of Engineers begins annual Howard Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill

SEATTLE – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will begin refilling the Howard A. Hanson Dam reservoir near the Green River headwaters February 21, 2017.

26 Oct 2016

Chittenden Locks Large chamber closed Nov. 7-23

SEATTLE – The large lock at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard is scheduled to close to all marine traffic from 9 a.m., Nov. 7, to 8 p.m., Nov. 23, for annual maintenance.

2 Aug 2016

Officials seek public comments on Seattle Harbor Draft Feasibility Report, Environmental Assessment

SEATTLE - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials are seeking public comments on the Seattle Harbor Navigation Improvement Project Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment.

2 Jun 2016

Chittenden Locks to close 5 hours June 7 for saltwater drain inspection

SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 allowing divers to inspect a saltwater drain screen structure.

10 Dec 2015

Corps of Engineers assisting with Northwest flood fights and coastal storm

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, flood teams remain out in several basins around the Northwest to respond to flooding and a predicted coastal storm.

16 Apr 2015

Chittenden Locks pedestrian gate reroutes for maintenance beginning April 20

Concrete repairs at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks main pedestrian entrance in Ballard will mean a slight diversion beginning April 20.

23 May 2013

Chittenden Locks free concerts, events begin May 30

SEATTLE – The 24th Annual Free Summer Concerts and Events series at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in

27 Mar 2013

Corps of Engineers to start Grays Harbor maintenance dredging March 29

SEATTLE – Grays Harbor annual maintenance dredging will begin March 29 by U.S. Army Corps of

5 Mar 2013

Chittenden Locks small chamber closing 12 days for annual maintenance

SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks small chamber will close to marine traffic beginning 1 p.m.,