Grays Harbor, Pacific counties win legislative funding

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The state’s $7.6 billion capital budget provides funding for projects across Southwest Washington. These public works and infrastructure projects are funded by long-term bonds and are not directly affected by tax increases for the operating budget. Projects for the 19th District include:

Grayland — New South Beach Area Maintenance and Administration facility, Grayland Beach State Park, $1.3 million — replaces partially shuttered flood-prone facility at Twin Harbors State Park.

Raymond — Veterans’ Housing and Resource Center, $950,000. Money will help the Willapa Community Development Association demolish the existing American Legion building and replace it with public housing and a community center; a new city hall also is planned. Total cost of the project is $15.9 million.

Aberdeen — Lady Washington restoration, $688,000 and building demolition at Seaport Landing, $150,000. Money will help realize the vision of a waterfront maritime heritage center with the Lady Washington, the state’s official ship, as the centerpiece.

South Bend —- Willapa Harbor Hospital replacement, $285,000.

Tokeland — Tokeland Hotel foundation repairs, $261,000.

McCleary — Beerbower Park athletic field improvements, $253,000.

— Source: Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-19th District