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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: Burke-Gilman Trail makeover: Safety improvements part of redevelopment
The oldest portion of King County’s Burke-Gilman Trail is scheduled for a major makeover that will create a safer and more enjoyable experience for all trail users.
June 25: For kids' sake, keep backyard pools and spas safe
Backyard pools and spas are the most common site for drowning of small children, but a recent Washington State code update requires homes with pools and spas to have proper barriers for children.
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 13: Summer-time X-52 patrols will target impaired and speeding drivers
This summer, law enforcement in King County will join colleagues in Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties to conduct X-52 patrols, targeting motorists who speed or drive while intoxicated. The first of these patrols is Saturday June 14, 2008.
June 11: Work Release walk away arrested in California- King County
Inmate Abdul S. Abdullah, a participant in the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Work Education Release (WER) program, who failed to return from work on May 28, 2008, has been arrested in San Bernardino, California.
May 29: Inmate failure to return to work release- King County
A participant in the King County Work Education Release (WER) program failed to return from work on May 28, 2008, at 11:00 pm. Inmate Abdul S. Abdullah was housed in WER on Rape in the Second Degree awaiting trial since February 13, 2008.
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 14, 2008: Enjoy the weather, avoid open water dangers
With hot weather ahead, residents should think twice before dipping into the dangerously cold waters in this area.
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.
April 29: New regional inmate booking system goes live in King County- 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 hand off processes to get them back on the st
April 15: 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 5: 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.
March 27: X-52 targets speeding: March 28 patrols go after extreme drivers
X-52 police patrols in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island and Whatcom counties will hit the roads this Friday looking for speeding drivers as part of a statewide effort to eliminate deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes.
March 13: X-52 strikes King County
X-52 police patrols throughout King County will scour the roadways this weekend looking for impaired, speeding and other dangerous drivers in order to reduce traffic injuries and deaths. X-52, or “Extra Patrols Every Week,” will add 2,400 hours of ext
Feb. 25: Health officials document recalled beef disposal at King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
More than 72,000 pounds of potentially tainted beef today were safely disposed of at King County's Cedar Hills Regional Landfill as part of the largest beef recall in U.S. history.
Jan. 28: Oversight panel will improve security at Courthouse and County agencies
The personal safety of people who visit or work in the King County Courthouse and other County agencies in downtown Seattle will be the subject of scrutiny by a new security oversight panel created today by the Metropolitan King County Council.
Jan. 28: Sheriff’s Blue Ribbon panel cites progress in implementing reforms
The King County Sheriff’s Blue Ribbon Panel, established to make recommendations for improving the operations and accountability of the King County Sheriff’s Office, today reported on the progress made by King County in implementing its initial recomm
Jan. 14: Inmate dies while in custody- King County
An inmate in the custody of the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention died Saturday, Jan. 12, at the University of Washington Medical Center at 10:22 p.m. The person, an adult male, was booked into the King County Correctional Facility on
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. 14: Windstorm anniversary highlights interdependencies
On the one-year anniversary of one of the most severe windstorms to ever hit the region, infrastructure officials from across the Northwest and Canada are meeting to plan for the protection and continuity of the region’s critical infrastructure.
Dec. 6: Free flu shots on December 9, 2007
Free seasonal influenza shots will be provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County on Sunday, December 9th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Delridge and Renton Community Centers. Public Health is once again practicing its ability to vaccinate larg
Dec. 1: Leaders gather to dedicate Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center- King County
The King County Regional Justice Center was renamed the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center today in honor of the long-time County Prosecutor who died suddenly last May.
Oct. 10: Vashon holds emergency drill
On Saturday October 13th Vashon Island will test disaster response skills and its preparation for the 'big one.'
Oct. 9: Inmate dies while in custody- King County
An inmate in the custody of the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention died Oct. 8 at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle.
Sept. 24: King County’s White Center Park renamed to honor fallen King County Deputy Steve Cox- King County
The King County Council voted today to rename White Center Park "Steve Cox Memorial Park" in honor of the fallen King County Sheriff's Deputy, who was killed in the line of duty in December 2006.
Aug. 27: Recent county bridge report reveals steady improvement; but big needs remain
King County’s annual report on the condition of its 185 bridges shows the county continues to make major strides toward improving the overall safety and condition of its bridges. Construction of 17 new bridges in the last decade and near-completion of a
Aug. 10: Death of inmate in custody- King County
An inmate in custody of the King County jail system died this morning, Friday, August 10, at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at 4:44 a.m.
July 26: Burn ban ends July 27th at 8 a.m.
Together with Pierce County, Kitsap County, Mason County, and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, King County will lift the current burn ban as of 8 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2007.
July 19: Inmate death in King County Jail- King County
A King County jail inmate died this morning, Thursday, July 19, after being found unresponsive in his bed in the jail infirmary during a routine check at 7:26 a.m.