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June 19: New Web address, new Web site for King County
King County's awarding winning Web site, just got better. The county today debuted a new Web address, www.kingcounty.gov to replace www.metrokc.gov, plus a new home page design and other upgrades.
March 1: King County seeks Web site evaluators- King County
King County's Web site has won awards, but the county wants its Web pages to be even more user-friendly and is looking for volunteers to surf its Web site and offer suggestions for improvement.
Oct. 18: King County unveils online customized voter guide
The Internet has opened a new era for King County voters who can now get a customized voter's guide with a few clicks of mouse from the convenience of their home computer.
Oct. 13: Have you remembered to pay your property taxes? New online payment options are available
Property owners in King County are reminded that October 31 is the deadline for payment of 2005 second-half property taxes in order to avoid interest and penalties.
Sept. 30: King County Solid Waste Division Web site earns Digital Government Achievement Award
The King County Solid Waste Division's "What do I do with...?" Web site was recognized yesterday by The Center for Digital Government.
Sept. 29: White Center Park goes wireless, $15 million economic redevelopment package announced today
King County Executive Ron Sims and Councilmember Dow Constantine today unveiled the White Center Community Enhancement Initiative--nearly $15 million of new actions that build on King County accomplishments to date and provide a future foundation.
June 30: King County to announce major new amenity at Marymoor Park and naming rights sponsorship
As municipalities across the country race to eliminate the digital divide and bring the best of the internet to its businesses and residents, King County has jumped ahead with the nation's largest free wireless internet access area in a public park.
Dec. 2: Metro Online honored as one of top four transit websites in nation
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has recognized the King County Department of Transportation's Metro Online website as one of the "Top Transit Traveler Information Websites" in the nation. Only four winners were chosen for this prestigious award
Nov. 10:. County residents take advantage of on-line payment system
Purchasing your pet license or paying your King County property tax bill no longer requires a stamp or a trip in your car. King County is now implementing an on-line program that allows you to make those payments via the County's new eCommerce payments.
Nov. 9: King County to preview eCommerce services
King County Executive Ron Sims, and King County Councilmembers Dow Constantine and Jane Hague tomorrow will preview eCommerce services allowing residents to pay for services online.