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2005 to Date - Press Coverage

07/5/08 Novices find rowing requires more than just some muscle BellevueReporter.com
06/25/08 Cute cows, swift pigs, pie-baking contest featured at King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair King County Parks Press Release
06/25/08 Burke-Gilman Trail makeover: Safety improvements part of redevelopment King County Parks Press Release
06/25/08 Say ‘I Do’ at one of King County Parks’ scenic wedding ceremony locations King County Parks Press Release
06/25/08 Music, cycling, hiking and more – it’s all here at King County Parks – Your Big Backyard King County Parks Press Release
06/18/08 Improve your family’s heart health this summer with a ‘walk in the park’ King County Parks Press Release
06/16/08 Improved sports fields bolster revenues for King County Parks’ during first quarter King County Parks Press Release
06/13/08 You don't need a tent for Summer Camp II - maybe just an umbrella Seattle Times
06/12/08 Country's top skateboarders roll at new skate plaza in Bellevue, WA Alliance for Innovation
06/11/08 Bellevue park’s opening makes a big splash Bellevue Reporter
06/5/08 Poet writes ode to local coal miners’ baseball past Newcastle News
06/4/08 Taking babes into the woods Seattle Post-Intelligencer
06/4/08 Choose your fun from two activity-packed weeks in King County Parks – Your Big Backyard King County Parks Press Release
06/1/08 County grants go to playgrounds Everett Herald
05/30/08 Stay close to home for summer fun in King County Parks - Your Big Backyard King County Parks Press Release
05/23/08 Attend the Concerts at Marymoor for free, while pitching in with King County’s recycling program King County Parks Press Release
05/23/08 New recreation facilities in Bellevue, Duvall built with King County youth sports grants King County Parks Press Release
05/20/08 'Movies @ Marymoor’ lineup features great titles, from timeless classics to family favorites King County Parks Press Release
05/6/08 At play at last Queen Anne News
05/6/08 Sixth-annual Concerts at Marymoor Series features veteran talent, up-and-coming stars King County Parks Press Release
05/6/08 King County OKs deal that could put trails in Eastside rail corridor Seattle Times
04/25/08 Cirque du Soleil | An uplifting ode to life and 19th-century Italian circus Seattle Times
04/17/08 Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo' is anything but morose Seattle Post-Intelligencer
04/6/08 Steve Cox Memorial Park dedicated in White Center West Seattle Herald
04/5/08 Woodinville equestrian park fulfills long-held dream Seattle Times
04/5/08 Community dedicates Steve Cox Memorial Park King County Parks Press Release
04/4/08 Community pitches in for White Center ballpark Seattle Times
03/26/08 King County has acres of newly acquired public space, but few are using it Seattle Post-Intelligencer
03/12/08 Upgraded King County Aquatic Center hosts NCAA men’s swimming, diving championships King County Parks Press Release
03/10/08 Agreement clears way for preserving open space at King County’s Soaring Eagle Park King County Parks Press Release
03/2/08 Protecting land's natural beauty Seattle Times
02/28/08 In praise of the paved paths in the Northwest Seattle Times
02/26/08 Detour set for Burke-Gilman Trail underpass through Kenmore construction area King County Parks Press Release
02/20/08 Exercise your green thumb in a garden plot; King County rents community garden space in Kent King County Parks Press Release
02/13/08 Burke-Gilman inducted into Hall of Fame The Daily of the University of Washington
02/12/08 Acquiring land on Enumclaw Plateau’s Mt. Peak protects open space, enhances public access King County Parks Press Release
02/5/08 Brief closure at King County’s Dockton Park docks as state works to eradicate invasive marine species King County Parks Press Release
01/17/08 Sammamish mountain-bike plan gets cash Seattle Times
01/16/08 Partnership will lead to mountain bike course at King County’s Duthie Hill Park King County Parks Press Release
11/29/07 New trail gives Issaquah access Seattle Times
11/18/07 A Park for All People Seattle Times
11/14/07 County delays Sammamish park decision Seattle Times
11/07/07 Shelter from the Storms Federal Way Mirror
10/30/07 New Fremont park is an eye-popper Seattle Times
10/25/07 King County announces grants for youth recreation facilities King County Parks Press Release
10/22/07 Land buy to double size of Hing Hay Park Seattle Times
10/22/07 Safety improvements, upgrades proposed for 2-mile stretch of King County’s Burke-Gilman Trail King County Parks Press Release
10/22/07 Cirque du Soleil returns to King County’s Marymoor Park in 2008 with Corteo King County Parks Press Release
10/14/07 Battle to use open space plays out on the field Seattle Times
09/24/07 King County’s White Center Park renamed to honor fallen King County Deputy Steve Cox King County Parks Press Release
09/22/07 Volunteers toil at Marymoor Park as part of Day of Caring Seattle Times
09/17/07 Spend a ‘Day in the Park’ improving trail in King County’s Grand Ridge Park King County Parks Press Release
09/14/07 Capturing spirit of Indian culture Seattle Times
09/13/07 Vashon’s Island Center Forest grows by 86 acres as King County puts land into protected status King County Parks Press Release
09/02/07 Concert organizers in tune with environment Seattle Post-Intelligencer
08/31/07 Horse riders coming to King County’s Danville Georgetown Trails for prize ride King County Parks Press Release
08/31/07 Burke Gilman Trail detour extended in Kenmore as road safety, widening project progresses King County Parks Press Release
08/31/07 No equestrian access to Snoqualmie Valley Trail at Fall City bridge replacement worksite, Sept. 5-7 King County Parks Press Release
08/31/07 Horse riders coming to King County’s Danville Georgetown Trails for prize ride King County Parks Press Release
08/29/07 New yurts offer great camping opportunity at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park King County Parks Press Release
08/23/07 As initial returns show strong voter backing for parks, King County thanks supporters King County Parks Press Release
08/15/07 Slab at Marymoor is all about money Seattle Post-Intelligencer
08/15/07 New map highlights parks, natural lands and activities on Vashon-Maury Island King County Parks Press Release
08/14/07 Visit King County Parks for summertime concerts, movies, art and more King County Parks Press Release
08/10/07 There’s still plenty of summertime fun at King County Parks – Your Big Backyard King County Parks Press Release
08/10/07 Construction means brief road closure within King County’s Marymoor Park King County Parks Press Release
08/08/07 Cyclists Are Getting Dinged for Ignoring Speed Limits and Stop Signs on Burke-Gilman Seattle Weekly
08/08/07 Two parks levies would raise $217M Seattle Times
08/08/07 Widening, repaving work lead to brief restrictions along Sammamish River Trail south of Redmond King County Parks Press Release
08-06-07 Detour set for King County’s Green River Trail during levee repairs in Kent King County Parks Press Release
08/05/07 McIver blasts two county measures for park levies Seattle Post-Intelligencer
08-02-07 King County Parks sizzle with August activities King County Parks Press Release
07-31-07 Widening, repaving work lead to brief restrictions along Sammamish River Trail south of Redmond King County Parks Press Release
07/28/07 High-speed cyclists gather for Marymoor Park races Seattle Times
07/28/07 Development of new park shuts down section of trail Seattle Times
07/27/07 King County Parks sizzle with summer events King County Parks Press Release
07/27/07 King County’s Marymoor Park hosts premier velodrome cycling championship, July 27-28 King County Parks Press Release
07/27/07 Short stretch of Preston-Snoqualmie Trail closed during construction activity at Preston ballfields King County Parks Press Release
07/27/07 Burke-Gilman trail given right of way in Lake Forest Seattle Times
07/26/07 Bicycle trail wins in Lake Forest Park Seattle Post-Intelligencer
07/20/07 Visit the King County Fair this weekend for great food, fun and entertainment King County Parks Press Release
07/18/07 ‘JoJo’ the Guernsey cow takes crown as King County Fair’s Royal Critter King County Parks Press Release
07/17/07 Finishing touches being made for 145th-annual King County Fair, July 18-22 King County Parks Press Release
07/09/07 Everyone’s invited to ‘Dance to the Moo-Sic,’ at the 145th annual King County Fair, July 18-22 in Enumclaw King County Parks Press Release
07/06/07 King County Fair comes to smashing conclusion with demolition derby, rollover competition King County Parks Press Release
07/05/07 Ten critters ready to go toe to claw (to hoof) for King County Fair ‘Royal Critter’ crown King County Parks Press Release
07/03/07 Burke-Gilman Trail detour in place for 6 months as major road reconstruction continues in Kenmore King County Parks Press Release
06/22/07 Nearly two dozen pets, livestock battling for 2007 King County Fair 'critter crown' King County Parks Press Release
06-21-07 2007 Concerts at Marymoor series kicks off Friday as O.A.R. takes to the stage King County Parks Press Release
06/16/07 1 1/2-mile connector to provide link between 2 Eastside trails Seattle Times
06/16/07 Happy trails to all of you Seattle Times  
06/15/07 Bissonnette to retire as director of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks King County Parks Press Release
06/14/07 Sims wants to pick up speed on land-swap deal Seattle Times
06/14/07 Sims hopes to buy time for rails-for-trails Seattle Post-Intelligencer
06/08/07 Starbucks 'Ultimate Park Makeover' in White Center to bring a vital resource to a vibrant community King County Parks Press Release
06/08/07 Happy Trails? Shoreline Enterprise  
06/06/07 Enumclaw artist's cows headline King County Fair Enumclaw Courier-Herald
06/06/07 Cleaning up means getting dirty West Seattle Herald/White Center News  
06/06/07 Park makeover in a week West Seattle Herald/White Center News   
06/06/07 Live music, Midway rides and a demolition derby: King County Fair features great family entertainment King County Parks Press Release
06/05/07 Widening the world of free Wi-Fi Seattle Times
06/05/07 Extreme makeover for White Center Heights Park The Highline Times    
06/05/07 White Center Heights Park makeover in one week White Center News  
06/04/07 Marymoor gardeners help patch food bank holes Bellevue Reporter 
06/04/07 White Center Park makeover to begin Daily Journal of Commerce  
06/04/07 Hot summer concert series Redmond Reporter  
06/04/07 Designing new structure with old parts? Daily Journal of Commerce 
06/03/07 King County Fair Seattle Times 
06/02/07 Marymoor trail plan sparks controversy Redmond Reporter
05/31/07 Cycling races return to velodrome at King County's Marymoor Park King County Parks Press Release
05/30/07 Deadline approaching fast for entry into King County Fair Critter Crowning Contest King County Parks Press Release
05/30/07 Deadline approaching fast for entry into King County Fair Critter Crowning Contest King County Parks Press Release
05/18/07 Summer outdoor movie series returns to King County's Marymoor Park King County Parks Press Release
05/16/07 King County's Marymoor Park plays host to 'netball,' the region's newest team sport King County Parks Press Release
05/14/07 Late spring is the perfect time of year to play in King County Parks - Your Big Backyard King County Parks Press Release
05/11/07 You can help spruce up White Center at 4th-annual Spring Clean event, May 19 King County Parks Press Release
05/11/07 King County seeks public input on proposal to build connector trail in Marymoor Park King County Parks Press Release
04/25/07 Boost your well-being - one bumpy step at a time King County Parks Press Release
04/24/07 Guided tours, volunteer work party coming to King County’s Soaring Eagle Regional Park Hiking, biking and running tours, plus park clean-up party, set for April 28 King County Parks Press Release
04/24/07 Is your pet ready for the royal spotlight? 145th King County Fair, July 18-22, features annual ‘Critter Crowning Contest’ King County Parks Press Release
04/24/07 Fifth-annual Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series benefits health of runners and King County Parks King County Parks Press Release
03/30/07 Sims wants to raise $200 million for parks through property-tax levies Seattle Times
03/29/07 Volunteers gear up for a summer of trail repairs across Washington Seattle Times
03/29/07 Citizen task force supports renewal of levy, investments in King ...
03/29/07 New property tax plan would support parks and zoo Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
03/28/07 Hikers warned about dangerous park conditions caused by winter storms Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
03/27/07 King County honors its employees with Building Green Awards King County Parks Press Release
03/24/07 Accounting for climate change King County Parks Press Release
03/22/07 Hike Of The Week: Pretty views make Echo Mountain an easy trip to the top Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
03/22/07 Walkabout Moss Lake Natural Area Seattle Times
03/17/07 Soaring Eagle Park in transition Seattle Times
03/14/07 Hike Of The Week: Close-to-home park is full of surprises Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
03/09/07 SUBWAY sandwich shop opens for season at King County’s Marymoor Park King County Parks Press Release
01/26/07 White Center community invited to share ideas for King County park redevelopment, Feb. 6, 15 King County Parks Press Release
01/17/07 Starbucks Coffee Company donates $550,000 to King County's White Center Heights Park King County Parks Press Release
01/04/07 Volunteers needed to help clear storm-toppled trees, other debris from several King County parks King County Parks Press Release
03/29/07 Volunteers gear up for a summer of trail repairs across Washington Seattle Times
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8/19/06
Seattle Times 
8/19/06
Seattle Times 
8/18/06
Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
8/14/06
Northwest News
8/15/06
Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
8/9/06
Seattle Weekly 
8/7/06
Tacoma News Tribune 
8/2/06
King County Journal 
8/2/06
Enumclaw Courier-Herald 
8/2/06
Enumclaw Courier-Herald 
7/30/06
King County Journal
7/28/06
Seattle Times 
7/26/06
Seattle Times
7/26/06
King County Journal 
7/25/06
King County Journal 
7/21/06
Seattle Post-Intelligencer 
7/21/06
Seattle Times 
7/19/06
Enumclaw Courier-Herald 
7/19/06
Seattle Times 
7/17/06
King County Journal 
7/14/06
King County Journal 
6/29/06
KING 5 News 
6/29/06
King County Journal 
6/28-06
King County Journal 
6/27/06
King County Journal 
6/26/06
Northwest News 
6/26/06
Northwest News 
6/23/2006
Seattle Weekly
6/23/2006
Seattle Times
6/23/2006
Northwest News
6/21/2006
Green Oasis in the City 
KOMO TV
6/16/2006
Seattle Times
6/14/2006
Redmond, county reap benefits from high-flying circus
Seattle Times
6/14/2006
Vashon Pool opens for summer season
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
6/12/2006
Cottage Lake Pool opens for summer
Northwest News
6/10/2006
Fair's 'Royal Critter' deadline is looming
King County Journal
6/9/2006
'Varekai'
King County Journal
6/8/2006
Outdoor pool season
Seattle Times
6/7/2006
A parks problem in Covington
King County Journal
6/6/2006
Critter Contest
Seattle Times
6/6/2006
King County seeking parks and trails ambassadors
Journal Newspapers
6/6/2006
Spend the summer outside and entertained
Journal Newspapers
6/5/2006
Marymoor Park garden plots available
Northwest News
6/3/2006
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
6/2/2006
Kicking off the Marymoor Park concert season
Seattle Times
6/2/2006
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
6/2/2006
Trail-users tell their tales, needs
Enterprise News (Shoreline Edmonds combined)
6/2/2006
'Varekai' run extended
King County Journal
5/31/2006
2006 Critter Crowning Contest
Federal Way Mirror
5/27/2006
Marymoor Park has garden plots for rent
Seattle Times
5/27/2006
Two trails open in Taylor Mountain
Seattle Times
5/26/2006
There's no shortage of summer events to capture your interest
Everett Herald
5/24/2006
King County Fair hosts Critter Crowning Contest
Issaquah Press
5/24/2006
Parking for Cirque due Soleil is $10
Redmond Reporter
5/24/2006
The Crique comes to town
Redmond Reporter
5/20/2006
Come for horses, stay to spend
Tacoma News Tribune
5/19/2006
Varekai
King County Journal
5/18/2006
King County Fair
Seattle Times
5/18/2006
King County Greenhouse and Nursery
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
5/17/2006
King County Fair
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
5/17/2006
King County gearing up for 2006 fair
Enumclaw Courier-Herald
5/15/2006
Cique's Varekai' is a feast for the senses
Northwest News
5/12/2006
Cique du Soleil
King County Journal
5/11/2006
Cique du Soliel's Varekai
The Stranger
5/10/2006
Parks volunteers needed
Snoqualmie Valley Record
5/10/2006
Residents turn out to discuss summer concert series
Redmond Reporter
5/10/2006
Wind-damaged Dockton Park pier getting repairs
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
5/9/2006
'Varekai's' veats leave audience soaring
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
5/6/2006
Awe-inspiring aerial acrobatics
Seattle Times
5/5/2006
Cique Du Soleil
King County Journal
5/5/2006
Cique du Soleil opens at Marymoor
Daily Journal of Commerce
5/4/2006
Not your typical circus
King County Journal
5/3/2006
Cique du Soleil Comes To Town
Komo web site
5/3/2006
Cirque du Soleil
KOMO TV
5/3/2006
Parking at Cique du Soleil free for park's passholders
King County Journal
5/3/2006
Performance Picks. Our critics recommend Mark Morris Dance Group & Cique du solei
Seattle Weekly
4/30/2006
The evolution of Cirque du Soleil