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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
April 29: Land use benchmarks report notes growth in jobs, new homes, centered in urban areas - King County
Talk to most King County residents and you get the sense they enjoy some of the best job and residential options in the region.
March 11: King County mobile home park buyout will relocate residents from harm's way
Residents of Cedar Grove Mobile Home Park along the swift-flowing, flood prone Cedar River in Maple Valley will be safely relocated from harm's way under a King County plan that includes financial assistance and counseling benefits for park residents.
Feb. 29: New King County notices show homeowners where their property taxes are going
This month King County taxpayers will discover something new in their mailbox: informational, itemized property tax notices. Different than property tax statements, these notices will be mailed starting in mid-March to over 311,000 taxpayers whose taxes a
Feb. 27: Comp Plan update benefits King County's unincorporated landowners, public and environment- King County
King County Executive Ron Sims is proposing land use policy updates that, for the first time, integrate climate change, rural economic development, green jobs and equity and social justice.
Jan. 28: Dunn applauds 'Donut Hole' decision
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn today praised County Executive Ron Sims for his decision to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) on the County-owned property Maple Valley known as the “Donut Hole.” Dunn also called on the Executive to make the Ci
Jan. 4: King County protects open space, habitat while housing density increases in urban core
King County open space and habitat will be preserved, while housing density will increase at a new development in downtown Seattle through the latest transaction using King County's Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program.
Dec. 21: King County added to federal flood relief
Federal help is on the way for King County residents recovering from damage caused by the recent flooding. Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared King County eligible for individual assistance for the recent series of storms hitting
Dec. 18: Holiday heating and decorating: Make your home fire safe this season
The King County Fire Marshal Division of the Department of Development and Environmental Services is warning people to be safe with fire this holiday season.
Dec. 6: Sims proposes waiver of disposal fees for flood-damaged debris, Dec. 13-16
Recognizing the hardships residents with damage from the early December flooding already face, King County Executive Ron Sims has proposed free disposal of flood-damaged debris at King County solid waste disposal facilities Dec. 13-16.
Dec. 5: Residents and businesses can report damages online- King County
Residents and businesses of King County can now report all damage and loss estimates online at www.kingcounty.gov/prepare, or by calling 1-800-523-5044.
Nov. 19: Single-, multi-family projects could be eligible for Built Green® grants funded by King County, Seattle
Builders of single- and multi-family projects in King County could be eligible to receive grant funding through the Built Green™ incentives program, which promotes environmentally friendly construction.
Aug. 14: Important annexation vote on August 21 primary ballot; Cities and County hope for strong turn-out
As the August 21 primary election draws near, Auburn, Federal Way and King County officials hope voters living in annexation areas adjacent to the two cities will make their voices heard on three annexation ballot measures.
July 25: Citizens give high marks for King County DDES reforms
King County’s Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) has received high customer satisfaction results from a recent survey measuring its year-to-date performance and progress from year to year.
Council adopts Dunn's "Transparency in Taxation" measure
Property owners in King County will soon receive a detailed breakdown of their property taxes mailed to their homes as the Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously adopted the "Transparency in Taxation" initiative introduced by Councilmember Rea
July 5: Safely dispose of household hazardous waste with King County's Wastemobile in Redmond, July 21
King County residents can properly dispose of leftover paint, dead car batteries or other household hazardous by dropping them by the King County Wastemobile, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Redmond Home Depot, 17777 NE 76th St.
May 30: Draft rules to protect King County shorelines available for review at public meetings, June 5, 6, 7
King County has scheduled three public meetings in early June to gather public input on recently drafted land-use regulations that protect shorelines and manage development along streams, lakes and marine areas
May 21: Update of shoreline-management rules not expected to bring significant changes
Draft land-use regulations that protect King County’s shorelines and manage development along streams, lakes and marine areas are not expected to be significantly different from current rules.
Dec. 21: Important Growth Management decision issued by state Supreme Court- King County
Today, the Washington Supreme Court issued a decision that King County regulations to protect critical areas are not subject to a referendum.
Dec. 18: King County offers free wind damage inspections in the unincorporated area
In response to the high winds experienced last week, the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) will offer free wind damage structural inspections to citizens in the unincorporated area.
Dec. 15: Need for residents to report wind and flooding damages
King County is requesting that local residents who suffer wind and flood-related losses to their business or primary home during this week's wind and rain storm report their damages and personal estimated property losses.
Nov. 17: Flood damage estimates collected- King County
The King County Office of Emergency Management has completed the collection of preliminary flood damage assessments for primary residences and businesses around the county.
Nov. 9: King County Flood Update: Sims proposes to waive disposal fees for residents with flood damage- King County
Recognizing the hardships residents at flooded properties already face, King County Executive Ron Sims is proposing free disposal of storm-related debris at King County solid waste disposal facilities on Nov. 18 and 19, 2006.
Aug. 31: Farmers, rural home-based businesses enjoy more flexibility under proposed code changes- King County
Code changes proposed today by King County Executive Ron Sims would make it easier for farmers to make a living on their farms and for rural residents to operate a small home-based business.
July 5: King County land and building sale to bring new retail, mixed income housing to Pioneer Square Community- King County
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced the sale and planned redevelopment of 3.85 acres of key, undeveloped County-owned land in the north parking lot of Qwest Field.
May 16: King County, Girl Scout land-preservation deal earns 'innovative conservation' award
A voluntary agreement that preserves an historic Girl Scout camp and valuable open space in exchange for increased housing density in downtown Seattle has earned King County's Transfer of Development Rights Program (TDR) a regional award.
May 5: King County honors preservation of historic barns- King County
King County Executive Ron Sims honored some of the year's best preservation projects by recognizing stewards of two King County Landmark barns that have stood the test of time, and that tell the stories of our region's agricultural heritage and community
April 21: Pay King County property taxes without leaving home
King County property owners have until May 1 to pay real estate or personal property taxes for the first half of 2006. The process is easier than ever, thanks to new King County eTax online options.
March 27: Media advisory: $1 check purchases HUD home, kicks off affordable housing pilot project- King County
A new and innovative pilot for creating affordable housing will be launched by King County Executive Ron Sims as he presents a check for $1 to officials of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and receives the keys to a single family ho
March 9: King County to host open house March 16 on Lincoln Park sewer repair work
Feb. 23: EcoDeals.org hosts free green-building workshop March 1 at Environmental Home Center
Spring is the traditional kick-off of the home improvement project season, and would-be home improvers this year can learn about green building materials for environmentally friendly construction at a free workshop.