The latest PNWA Nor’wester Newsletter is out!
Get updates on staff outreach across the region, industry engagement, and a recap of the AAPA Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Holiday Open House! Between the snacks, drinks, and a visit from Santa, our new Vancouver, WA office finally feels special. Your warmth and engaging conversation made the night truly special. Missed you all who couldn't make it! #PNWA
Check out the latest from #PNWA. The Nor'wester Newsletter is full of great information of the maritime industry for the #PacificNorthwest region. You will want to stay in the know with us! Clcik here: www.pnwa.net/norwester-ne...
Your manuscript deserves more than a handshake deal. I’ll be speaking at the upcoming PNWA workshop to share how writers can protect their words, their brand, and their creative spark. #GraceECarlson #aTMoIP #WritersLife #ProtectYourWork #CreativeRights #PNWA #AuthorTips #IntellectualProperty
September's edition of the "Chasing the Dream" newsletter is out! Updates, links to writing craft & marketing articles, September author birthdays, & photos to celebrate the fall season!
#ChasingtheDream #AuthorNewsletters #WritingCommunity #PNWA #ChanticleerBookReviews
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Thank you PNWA for hosting a lovely conference this past weekend. An even bigger THANK YOU for allowing me to speak with the writers at the conference. I really am grateful for the experience and being able to connect with so many creative people! #PNWA #GraceECarlson #Lawyer #IPLaw #aTMoIP
Won the spooky season reading basket in the raffle tonight at the #pnwa awards banquet! Books feature local horror author/boogeylady and future BENEATH THE RAIN SHADOW podcast co-host Melissa Stewart!
Check out the latest Nor'wester Newsletter and find out what we have been doing! Read more here: www.pnwa.net/norwester-ne... #PNWA
Woohoo! So excited to have earned this recognition!
Middle Grade Finalist in the 2025 PNWA Unpublished Writers Contest.
Winner will be crowned in September.
#amquerying #agents #kidlit #pnwa
Check out our article in Wheat Life, Keeping the river highway open - wheatlife.org/keeping-the-... We want to thank the Washington Association of Wheat Growers for letting us share the importance of the Columbia-Snake River System. #MarineHighway #Wheat #PNWA
PNWA joined the Regional Ports Discussion with Rep. Bonamici at the Port of Portland’s T-6, engaging with port directors on funding priorities, Columbia River Treaty negotiations, and WRDA 2026 goals—an important opportunity to advocate for our region’s waterways. #PNWA #MaritimeIndustry
Congrats to the Port of Grays Harbor on a successful “Show & Tell” tour of the Terminal 4 Expansion! $60M public + $175M private investment will double export capacity, create 220 construction jobs & 80+ long-term positions. #PNWA #MaritimeIndustry
PNWA joined the Port of Lewiston on Aug. 12 to celebrate Idaho’s new Cruise Dock—a milestone in the Confluence Riverfront Project. This investment in river navigation & cruising will boost the Columbia-Snake River System for years to come. #ColumbiaSnakeRiver #PNWA
PNWA Conference flyer for their 70th anniversary
#PNWA Conference is coming to Seattle. September 11th-14th! #Writers #WritingCommunity #Authors #WritingCraft
PNWA congratulates Executive Director Neil Maunu for representing the U.S. at the 2nd ASEAN-U.S. Port Engagement in Vietnam! Neil joined global maritime leaders to explore shared challenges & strengthen inland waterways through policy, planning & innovation.
#PNWA #Waterways
PNWA’s Dena Horton and Megan McKibben wrapped up two days in D.C. with Ryan Hart, Dale Lewis, and Justin LeBlanc. Day two included meetings with Senate offices, EPW Committee staff, and the Pentagon—pushing for FY26 funding and relief from regulatory barriers. #PNWA #WRDA2026
PNWA was in D.C. midJuly advocating for navigation and infrastructure priorities. Key topics: FY26 O&M funding, WRDA 2026, turning basins at Kalama & Longview, Snake River channel authority, Dredge Oregon reimbursement, and regulatory barriers. #PNWA #WRDA2026 #ColumbiaSnakeRiver
Wrapping up a great day at the 2025 Lower Columbia Harbor Safety Conference in Astoria! Proud to see PNWA’s Dena Horton on the “Industry Insights” panel—highlighting wins & priorities for the Columbia-Snake River System. Grateful for this collaborative maritime community! #PNWA #HarborSafety
Last week, PNWA joined UMWA and WAWG for a weeklong tour of the Columbia-Snake River System from Astoria to Lewiston. From barge rides to port visits and lock tours, it was a powerful look at the value of Marine Highway 84. Thanks to all our partners! #PNWA #M84
PNWA teamed up with @wheatgrowers to host @UMWA_waterways for a weeklong tour of the Columbia-Snake River System! Traveling M-84 from Astoria to Lewiston, we highlighted the power of partnerships & investment in our inland waterways. #MarineHighway84 #PNWA #InlandWaterways
Huge thanks to our amazing PNWA members for making the Summer Conference such a success! We’re grateful for the connections, the conversations, and the fun you bring to every social event. You’re what makes this community so special! #PNWA
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic #PNWA Summer Conference! Great discussions on mitigation banking, NFIP-ESA updates & Capitol Hill insights. Lots of learning, networking & fun—we’ll see you in October for our Annual Conference!
Do you wonder if what you are creating belongs to you? Does it belong to someone else? How can you protect your works? Join us at Introduction to Legal Terms and IP for Writers www.atmoip.com/event-detail...
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Attention writers! What did you just sign? Do you still own that piece that you wrote? Ask the important questions and join us for an online session "Introduction to Contracts for Writers" today, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM PDT. Learn the basics of contracts Link in Bio #Writers #Contracts #PNWA #aTMoIP
Big thanks to American Cruise Lines for hosting us aboard the American Harmony for their Spring Operator’s Lunch! 🚢 We enjoyed learning more about ACL’s Columbia-Snake River operations and future plans — and had great conversations about keeping river traffic smooth for all. #PNWA #CruiseIndustry
#PNWA urges U.S. trade officials to rethink proposed tariffs on Chinese-built ships. These broad measures could hike costs, shift cargo to Canada & Mexico, and hurt U.S. exports—especially agriculture. A smarter, targeted approach is needed to protect American competitiveness.
Check out the our latest Nor'wester Newsletter. All the things you need to know. Read here: www.pnwa.net/norwester-ne... #PNWA
PNWA Executive Director Neil Maunu attended the AAPA Legislative Summit in D.C. this week, joining port leaders to advocate for key maritime policies on Capitol Hill. Discussions covered trade, tariffs, and industry priorities with top officials from FMC, NTSB & more. #PNWA #MaritimeIndustry #AAPA
