Washington Public Utility Districts Association

06/05/2026

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05/17/2026

Congratulations to Grays Harbor PUD!

Your Grays Harbor PUD was honored to accept the Government/Municipality of the Year Award for 2026 from Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Board of Commissioners Vice President Arie Callaghan said it best: “It’s a team effort.” Thanks to the over 160 PUD employees who made this possible.

05/08/2026

WPUDA was honored to present the William T. Elmgren Public Service Award to Katie Arnold of Mason County PUD No. 1 in recognition of her outstanding leadership and dedication to public service.

Katie demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving others through her work within the utility industry and throughout Mason County.

Thank you, Katie, for the difference you continue to make in your community.

05/07/2026

WPUDA was honored to present the WPUDA Good Samaritan Award to Clallam PUD crew members Robert Stringham and Todd Romero. When they encountered a community member in crisis, they immediately stepped in to provide life-saving care.

Thank you, Robert and Todd, for your heroic actions. Your quick response, compassion, and dedication reflect the very best of public service and commitment to community safety.

05/06/2026

WPUDA honored Asotin County Public Utility District Commissioner Judy Ridge with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership, dedicated service, and lasting commitment to the philosophy and purpose of public utility districts.

Thank you, Judy, for your many years of service and the impact you have made on your community and public utilities across Washington State.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Happy Drinking Water Week!
Here’s to the dedicated public utility district teams across Washington who keep our water safe and flowing every day.
Cheers to you!

05/05/2026

Congratulations are extended to the newly elected officers of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association, including Commissioner Dan Toepper of Jefferson County Pud #1, President; Commissioner Bruce Po***ck of Cowlitz PUD, Vice President; Commissioner Juli Tuson of Mason PUD 3, Secretary; Commissioner Dave McKenzie of Skamania County PUD, Treasurer; and Commissioner Debra Lester of Kitsap Public Utility District, Past President.

02/27/2026

WPUDA honored Rep. Dan Newhouse with a special Congressional Legacy Award for his years of dedicated service and support of PUDs including being a steadfast advocate for hydropower, advancing nuclear energy development and ensuring PUDs and other special purpose districts have direct access to federal funding.

02/27/2026

Thank you Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for your support of public utility districts and protecting water utilities that are passive receivers of PFAS from bearing the cleanup costs and legal liability associated with widespread PFAS contamination they did not cause. .