Washington began accepting BEAD applications last November. Their Round 1 funding window closed in January, and Round 2 opened in March.

Washington BEAD applications will be accepted until January 31. The state has $1.2B to award and may do up to three funding rounds.

Washington’s broadband director told Telecompetitor that around 75% of the state’s BEAD deployments are expected to be fiber.

The Washington broadband awards included loans and grants. Among the winners were Whidbey Telecom and Okanogan County Electric Cooperative.

Rainier Connect, a 110-year old Washington provider, was acquired by Palisade Infrastructure, whose other recent claim to fame is

The Washington Public Works Board will award severely distressed counties a maximum amount of $5 million, but applicants must
