May 9, 2008
Informal access to Snoqualmie Valley Trail closed after increase in illegal use, damage
For years, trail users accessed the trail using Southeast 39th Place in Fall City, which is not an official trail access point. Now, because of increases in vandalism, illegal dumping and use by motorbikes - which are strictly forbidden on the trail - the private landowner has gated the road and posted "no trespassing" signs on the informal access point.
May 9, 2008
King County’s Taylor Mountain Forest features new parking area, trail for recreational users
Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riding enthusiasts can enjoy new and improved access to the nearly 20 miles of trails and decommissioned gravel roads this spring in King County’s Taylor Mountain Forest southeast of Issaquah.
May 9, 2008
Communities get expert help adapting to impacts of climate change
Communities across the country will soon be able to get expert help making their areas more resilient to the expected impacts of climate change.
May 9, 2008
Changes pending for Metro Transit’s special-event service
People who normally use Metro Transit’s special service to get to ball games, community festivals, and other special events should be aware that new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rules could significantly restrict Metro’s ability to provide this service.
May 8, 2008
Messy mutt? Wash Spot, a self-serve dog cleaning business, opens in Marymoor Park
Now, thanks to the opening of the Wash Spot self-serve dog cleaning business adjacent the off-leash area, your pooch will look perfect after a day in the park.
May 8, 2008
Workshop for builders addresses techniques for green deconstruction and salvage
Construction professionals who want to learn how salvage and deconstruction techniques can be an effective way of cutting costs and implementing sustainable building practices should plan on attending the final King County "GreenTools" workshop of the series, May 14, in Seattle.
May 8, 2008
King County hosting May 13 public meeting on Black Diamond sewer improvement project
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Black Diamond Elementary School Gym, 25314 Baker Street, Black Diamond.
May 6, 2008
Lake Sammamish salmon recovery to get boost
Work to save struggling kokanee salmon in Lake Sammamish got a strong boost today after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that it will consider these local, landlocked salmon for protection under the Endangered Species Act.
May 6, 2008
Sixth-annual Concerts at Marymoor Series features veteran talent, up-and-coming stars
After first five years of hosting a summer concert series, King County’s Marymoor Park has proven to be one of the region's most popular and acclaimed outdoor venues for all types of entertainment.
May 6, 2008
King County ensures future for eastside trail
Recreational users of King County's public spaces are a step closer to getting a new gem to enjoy. The King County Council today unanimously approved Executive Ron Sims' proposal to purchase a priceless corridor in public ownership forever for use as a trail and to preserve its potential for transportation options in the future.
May 3, 2008
Possible exposure to measles on April 29, 2008
Local public health officials have learned that a Grant County young girl who visited King County as part of a school trip on April 29 has tested positive for measles.
May 2, 2008
Hunt is on for noxious weeds in King County
Karen Peterson, a weed specialist with King County, has been using her detective skills this past month to hunt down garlic mustard in area parks and backyards.
May 2, 2008
King County supporting project to remove deadly derelict fishing gear from Puget Sound
Karen Peterson, a weed specialist with King County, has been using her detective skills this past month to hunt down garlic mustard in area parks and backyards.
May 1, 2008
2008 Cougar Mountain trail running series set
Competitive trail running returns to King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park this spring with the sixth-annual Cougar Mountain trail running series.
May 1, 2008
Tolt Bridge to close for four weeks to prep for new bridge opening
The Tolt Bridge west of Carnation on Northeast Tolt Hill Road will be closed from Monday, May 5 until Friday, May 30, as the King County Road Services Division prepares to open a new span across the Snoqualmie River.
May 1, 2008
Daily closures scheduled for Vashon Highway May 5-9
The Vashon Highway along Quartermaster Harbor will be closed daily between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. The highway will be closed between Southwest 228th Street and Southwest Burton Drive.
April 30, 2008
May 20 special election ballots in the mail; All voters to receive an absentee ballot for this election only
More than 60,000 absentee ballots were mailed today to all voters living in the Renton School District and Fire Protections Districts 17 and 45. While King County will not transition to countywide voting by mail until next year, at the request of the jurisdictions, the May election will be conducted entirely by mail.
April 29, 2008
New regional inmate booking system goes live in King County
A new regional integrated system going live this week will improve public safety by helping law enforcement officers make more informed detention decisions and by speeding up and reducing officer paperwork and handoff processes to get them back on the street faster.
April 29, 2008
Land use benchmarks report notes growth in jobs, new homes, centered in urban areas
Talk to most King County residents and you get the sense they enjoy some of the best job and residential options in the region. That anecdotal idea is being borne out by a new benchmarks report that shows roughly half of the nearly 300,000 new jobs and 225,000 new housing units within the Puget Sound region that were created over the past decade occurred in King County – and virtually all of that growth occurred in designated urban growth areas.
April 24, 2008
Household hazardous waste collection continues May 2 as Wastemobile visits Covington
South King County residents haven an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous items with a visit to King County's Wastemobile, May 2-4, at the Fred Meyer Store in Covington.
April 24, 2008
Properly dispose of household hazardous waste at King County Wastemobile, April 25-27, in Auburn
Residents of south King County can drop off hazardous household waste items, including pesticides, chlorine bleach, oil-based paints, automotive products (oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, etc.), fluorescent bulbs/ballasts and other items free of charge at the King County Wastemobile collection event, April 25-27, in Auburn.
April 24, 2008
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site on Saturday, May 10
People are invited to preview new trails, native plant landscaping, emerging wetlands habitat and rebuilt salmon-bearing stream corridors being developed as part of the Brightwater Treatment Plant project.
April 24, 2008
Signature Landscape Services, Inc. newest company to join EnviroStars network
Commercial property owners now have a certified landscape company that offers a sustainable landscape maintenance program.
April 22, 2008
Sims: Earth Day shines a 'green spotlight' on King County's environmental work
Hundreds of visitors to King County’s fifth-annual Earth Day Expo at Westlake Plaza in Seattle Tuesday learned that simple, everyday actions at home and at work can go a long way to improving our environment and quality of life.
April 18, 2008
Sims' sewer rate proposal stresses clean-water investments, continued sound financial practices
Emphasizing the need for ongoing investments in clean-water infrastructure and sound financial management practices, King County Executive Ron Sims today delivered his 2009 monthly sewer rate proposal to the County Council.
April 17, 2008
Water fun and safety the focus of April Pools Day
Longer and warmer days mean that kids and adults are getting ready for fun in and around the water. To make sure this swimming season is a safe one, pools throughout the region are hosting April Pools Day events; most events are on Saturday, April 19.
April 16, 2008
Love blooms on the Route 308
Marriage proposals can be pretty unusual, but Troy Kleweno gets really high marks for turning King County Metro Transit's Route 308 into a love bus.
April 16, 2008
King County's new Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station earns design group recognition
The recently renovated Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station - King County's model for future solid waste handling facilities - has earned accolades in an international competition from the Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), receiving an Honorable Mention designation.
April 16, 2008
April 20 memorial for fallen runner set along King County's Sammamish River Trail
Family, friends and co-workers of Elizabeth "Liz" Duncan will gather April 20 for a memorial dedication ceremony along the Sammamish River Trail to honor the 26-year-old Seattle resident who was killed one year ago.
April 16, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that 'it's easy being green'
Learn how it's easy being green all year-round by participating in King County's fifth-annual Earth Day Expo on Tuesday, April 22, at Westlake Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.
April 15, 2008
King County property tax deadline fast approaching, easy, secure payment options available
Income taxes aren't the only tax due in April. King County property owners/taxpayers are reminded that real estate and personal property taxes for the first half of 2008 must be paid or postmarked by April 30, 2008.
April 15, 2008
King County hosts open house to discuss Klahanie pedestrian safety
King County's Road Services Division is hosting a drop-in open house about potential pedestrian safety improvements on Klahanie Drive Southeast/Southeast Klahanie Boulevard.
April 15, 2008
Calling all heroes: Emergency Medical Dispatchers honored
This week, four local residents are being honored as King County Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year for their outstanding contributions to the public's health and safety.
April 10, 2008
Shelter dogs and cats to get new space and less crowding
New cat cages, dog runs, more staff and continued operational reforms are among immediate upgrades to conditions at King County's aging animal shelters that are part of a joint proposal from the County Executive and County Council that would also create a policy framework for a model animal welfare program.
April 8, 2008
Food worker class on April 14 cancelled
All food worker classes at the Seattle Center on April 14 have been canceled due to a large event taking place at the Seattle Center that day. Classes will resume at the Seattle Center's Northwest Rooms the following Monday.
April 8, 2008
Possible measles exposure in SeaTac Airport
Local public health officials have learned of a confirmed case of measles in a female in her 20s who travelled from the Netherlands and had a stopover in SeaTac International Airport on March 26 while contagious. People on the passenger's flights and in the airport area should be alert for symptoms and contact their health care provider if they become ill since measles, also known as rubeola, is a potentially severe disease.
April 5, 2008
Community dedicates Steve Cox Memorial Park
The White Center community came together today to honor one of their fallen heroes by dedicating Steve Cox Memorial Park, named for the King County Sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty a little more than a year ago. The celebration included a grand opening of the park's newly renovated Mel Olson Stadium.
April 4, 2008
Partnerships signed to deliver more local bus service
In less than six months, bus riders will get another big boost in transit service through a set of 16 innovative partnerships between King County Metro Transit and local cities and businesses. By the end of 2008, more than 100,000 hours of Metro service will have been added in just 18 months through the voter-approved Transit Now initiative, which also helps fund these partnerships.
April 4, 2008
Take a step together for better health and a healthier planet
Everyone is invited to step out and join a walk for better health, to lighten their carbon footprint on the planet and enjoy the local beauty of spring, courtesy of Public Health and elected leaders.
April 3, 2008
Learn about green jobs with King County at the Women in Trades Career Fair, May 2
Visit the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks booth at the 29th annual Washington Women in Trades Career Fair on Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. Admission is free.
April 2, 2008
Springtime brings green gardens and savings during Northwest Natural Yard Days
Northwest residents can welcome spring with greener lawn care and gardening practices by taking advantage of savings up to 25 percent on natural yard care products during the 10th-annual Northwest Natural Yard Days, April 15- May 15.
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