The Aberdeen Public Utility District (PUD) announced the appointment of a new administrator for the Bonneville Project on August 10, 2026.
The PUD's Commissioners Corner newsletter, dated August 10, 2026, noted the appointment as part of routine administrative updates. The newsletter also referenced the upcoming anniversary of Public Power, which the PUD celebrates annually.
The PUD's leadership transition comes as the utility faces challenges with power costs and infrastructure maintenance in rural areas, according to the Commissioners Corner newsletter from March 30, 2026, which discussed 'Keeping the Lights On in Rural WA.'