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June 27: King County announces winner of 'Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge'
For the past five weeks, as part of King County’s “Recycle More. It’s Easy to Do” education campaign, six Renton neighbors put their trash to the test. The neighbors competed to see how much weight their garbage could lose, with a weekly trash wei
June 27: Worker injured in construction accident at Juanita pump station project site
King County received reports of an accident this morning involving a construction worker on the Juanita Bay Pump Station Replacement Project.
June 25: Companies earn environmental awards for complying with King County regulations
Four companies recently earned top environmental compliance awards for meeting or exceeding King County's water quality permit regulations in 2007. The county also presented environmental awards to 74 other companies.
June 25: Household hazardous waste collections continue July 4 with King County Wastemobile
King County residents can keep their home environment clean and safe this summer by taking their household hazardous waste to the Wastemobile, which makes stops in Kenmore on July 4-6, then in Federal Way on July 11-13.
June 17: King County working with landowners, agencies to protect river banks from invasive knotweed
The battle is on to protect some of King County’s highest quality riverside habitat from knotweed, a tough, invasive plant.
June 18: King County announcing winner of 'Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge' with final trash weigh-in
For the past month, as part of King County's 2008 "Recycle More. It's Easy to Do" education campaign, six Renton neighbors have competed to see how much weight their garbage can lose.
June 17: Sims commends County Council for adopting sewer rate increase
Calling it a victory for public health, the environment and the regional economy, King County Executive Ron Sims commended the County Council's decision to adopt a two-year monthly wholesale sewer rate of $31.90.
'Dump the Pump' with Metro's help
As the transportation community nationwide prepares to celebrate "Dump the Pump" day on Thursday, June 19, King County Metro Transit has more ways than ever to cut the miles you travel in your own car.
June 16: Public areas reopened after Ravenna Creek cleanup
Popular recreational areas in the University Slough south of Northeast Clark Road are open again after a successful cleanup of contaminated sediments from a recent sewage spill near Ravenna Creek.
June 13; King County honors Fred Meyer for commitment to household hazardous waste collection program
the King County Wastemobile is the most successful household hazardous waste collection program in the nation, and for the past decade it has built a solid partnership with Fred Meyer, which has graciously allowed the use of its parking lots.
June 10: Household hazardous waste collection continues June 20 with summer visits of Wastemobile
King County’s popular program continues 19th year of safeguarding environment
June 6: Sewer utility crews accelerate cleanup efforts in Ravenna Creek
An extraordinary level of environmental cleanup in Ravenna Creek and the Union Bay Slough is getting under way following a serious sewage spill discovered on May 23.
June 2: Community, King County celebrate completion of Carnation wastewater treatment plant
Carnation community members came together today to celebrate the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant - a facility that protects local water quality and helps ensure future growth in the region.
June 2: Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station takes TVs, other electronics, fluorescent tubes, bulbs
King County's new Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station now offers residents and businesses a convenient place to safely recycle TVs, CD, DVD and VCRs, plus fluorescent light bulbs and tubes.
May 30: King County works with agencies to carry out clean up of Ravenna Creek
Ravenna Creek flows will be diverted into the King County wastewater treatment system beginning tonight to allow inspection and a more effective clean-up of a serious sewage spill that was discovered fouling the creek last week.
May 29: Nickels and Sims pleased with new carbon footprint study- King County
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and King County Executive Ron Sims consider today’s Brookings Institute regional carbon footprint report a valuable start in measuring the role government policies play in reducing climate pollution.
May 29: King County launches inaugural 'Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge'
King County’s Solid Waste Division announces the launch of its 2008 “Recycle More. It’s Easy to Do” education campaign with a neighborhood waste-reduction challenge.
May 24: Crews investigate wastewater spill into Ravenna Creek
King County Wastewater Treatment Division employees responded Friday afternoon to stop a sewage overflow into Ravenna Creek, begin cleanup of the affected area and investigate its cause.
May 23: Attend the Concerts at Marymoor for free, while pitching in with King County’s recycling program
King County Parks is encouraging groups and individuals to be a part of the volunteer “Marymoor Recycling Crew” at this summer’s Concerts at Marymoor. Recycling Crew volunteers get free entry when they help promote recycling and waste reduction duri
May 23: King County's innovative alternative taxicab approach moving forward- King County
King County today issued a notice of selection to Green Cab Taxi & Disabled Service Association, LLC as the most qualified group to test a new, alternative approach to the existing taxicab structure. The test is intended to improve working conditions and
May 20: Household hazardous waste collection resumes with east King County Wastemobile stop, May 23
East King County residents can finish their spring cleaning by safely dispose of car batteries, oil and other household hazardous items when the King County Wastemobile continues its 19th year of service with a visit to the Woodinville Park and Ride, May
May 17: Snowmelt keeps flows high as King County continues to monitor dangerous river conditions
Saturday’s record-breaking high temperatures continue to melt a heavy mountain snowpack, as rivers across King County remain high and dangerous. The King County Flood Warning Center has been open since 9 p.m. Friday evening to monitor river flows.
May 16: Minor flooding noted on Snoqualmie River
King County opened its Flood Warning Center at 9 p.m. Friday evening to monitor what is expected to be minor flooding conditions on the Snoqualmie River this weekend. Heavy snowmelt caused by unseasonably warm temperatures led to the minor flood condition
May 15, 2008: Taxpayers and the Earth save ‘green’ with King County’s environmental purchasing policy- King County
A new report shows taxpayers in King County are saving money while safeguarding the environment through the county's Environmental Purchasing Program.
May 9: Communities get expert help adapting to impacts of climate change- King County
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 8: 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 King County "GreenTools" workshop, May 14, in Seat
May 8: 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: 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: King County ensures future for eastside trail- King County
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 2: 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: King County supporting project to remove deadly derelict fishing gear from Puget Sound
Derelict fishing nets, crab pots and other gear creating a death trap in Puget Sound are being removed as a part of a King County Brightwater mitigation project.