My name's Josh, and I grew up in Renton. My wife (Lisa) grew up in Portland. We're both deaf, which really doesn't matter much underwater (or even helps, if you know ASL...) and we read lips ok.
We live in Utah right now while I finish up school (cue chorus of boos).. we look forward to being able to move back, probably to the Portland area (cue wild cheering), after I finish school.. (cue another round of cheering).. in two years. (cue murmurs of disappointment). 
Anyways, just wanted to introduce myself for the moment. We're still working out what we're going to be doing and how we're going to afford it. But I definitely would like to get some diving in while we're out there. We certified last year in hot spring-fed reservoirs in Utah, and then have been diving in Mexico a little and recently got some experience trying to dive in 3-ft visibility water. That was an eye-opener for us.
Looking forward to meeting a number of you guys. We'll be staying in Snohomish for the week, and Olympia for the weekend.
I live in Marysville near Snohomish. I can lead you and your wife in diving. We can use ASL in water. I will back to WA. on 18th and check my schedule and tide/current. I'll pm you soon.