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July 29, 2008 King County: Appeal rural limits July 29, 2008 Water for fish and cities Recent New Releases
September 15, 2008
Wastemobile in Auburn Sept. 19-21 for household hazardous waste collection September 12, 2008
Two, mile-long Brightwater outfall pipelines make successful journey to Puget Sound floor September 12, 2008
New Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station earns rare national top rating for green building September 12, 2008
Culvert replacement project leads to closure on portion of Snoqualmie Valley Trail, Sept. 22 September 5, 2008
Brightwater outfall pipeline tow rescheduled for late Sunday morning September 5, 2008
Salmon ‘SEEson’ is here again: Spot returning salmon around King County September 5, 2008
King County seeks ‘Waste Free Holidays’ partners August 28, 2008
Celebrate summer’s last weeks with outdoor concerts, camping, hiking at King County Parks August 27, 2008
Shop Bellevue, Redmond Whole Foods Markets Aug. 28 and support King County Parks August 27, 2008
Brightwater outfall construction to temporarily affect marine traffic from Everett to Shoreline August 26, 2008
Two King County performance reports honored with prestigious national accountability award August 26, 2008
King County Wastemobile collecting household hazardous waste in Covington, Kent and Auburn August 25, 2008
Heavy rains result in small overflow in University Slough August 25, 2008
Community invited to celebrate clean water at Vashon Island treatment plant open house August 22, 2008
Reminder: Duwamish River Festival tomorrow August 22, 2008
Double your food stamp power and eat healthy by shopping at two King County farmers markets August 22, 2008
King County offers grants protecting water, restoring habitat in urban areas August 21, 2008
New public sports fields to come to Eastside under Sims’proposal for Sixty Acres South Park August 21, 2008
Sims seeks stronger enforcement of King County’s illegal dumping rules August 20, 2008
Tolt River restoration project nears halfway mark as King County, Seattle improve habitat and park August 20, 2008
The care-free days of summer may be numbered, but there’s still fun waiting at King County Parks August 19, 2008
Voters say ‘I do’ to ‘The Wedding Singer’ for Movies@Marymoor viewer’s choice show August 15, 2008
Wastemobile in Snoqualmie Aug. 22-24 for household hazardous waste collection August 13, 2008
Volunteer for King County Parks recycling crew and see Marymoor concerts for free! August 13, 2008
Carnation earns WateReuse Association’s Small Project of the Year award August 12, 2008
Big chinook salmon return highlights need to continue watershed recovery efforts August 6, 2008
Brightwater project crew investigating reports of turbidity in Bothell’s Horse Creek August 5, 2008
Brightwater project puts local trucking companies on the road August 5, 2008
Cedar River Trail closure coming as King County repairs damages sustained during 2006 flood August 5, 2008
There’s no midsummer lull in the fun offered at King County Parks – Your Big Backyard August 5, 2008
Heavy lifting involved in King County habitat restoration project on Newaukum Creek August 2, 2008
Community celebrates opening of Audubon Birdloop at King County’s Marymoor Park July 29, 2008
King County in ‘twinning’ agreement with Thailand Wastewater Management Authority July 29, 2008
Open house set Aug. 20 for public review of King County’s Foothills Trail project July 29, 2008
Fresh produce fills farmers markets throughout King County July 22, 2008
Crews racing to complete emergency levee repairs before winter July 21, 2008
Safety repairs to old bridge means 3-week closure of Snoqualmie Valley Trail in North Bend July 18, 2008
Time is running out to enter King County Parks’ ‘Summer of Love’ wedding ceremony contest
July 17, 2008
Family fun comes to Enumclaw, July 18-20, with King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair July 17, 2008
Sizzling summer activities at King County Parks July 17, 2008
King County announces second-annual ‘Best Workplaces for Recycling’ list July 15, 2008
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at King County Wastemobile, July 25-27 in Kent July 14, 2008
A fun summertime tradition in the making, King County ‘Movies@Marymoor’ series returns July 9, 2008
Benefiting fish, families and flood protection, Tolt River floodplain project gets under way July 9, 2008
Smile! Dental waste reduction program celebrates five successful years July 8, 2008
King County farmers get flexibility to protect equipment, stock with new rules in flood areas July 8, 2008
Shop Westlake, Roosevelt Square Whole Foods Markets July 10 and support King County Parks July 8, 2008
‘Grow It, Show It, Know It’ at the King County Fair July 7, 2008
July heats up with great concerts and movies, fair, other great activities across King County July 3, 2008
Household hazardous waste collection in Federal Way July 11-13 with Wastemobile July 2, 2008
Independence Day fireworks concern leads to brief closure of Steve Cox Memorial Park June 27, 2008
Worker injured in construction accident at Juanita pump station project site June 26, 2008
King County announces winner of ‘Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge’ June 25, 2008
Say ‘I Do’ at one of King County Parks’ scenic wedding ceremony locations June 25, 2008
Flood levee repairs get under way throughout King County June 25, 2008
Burke-Gilman Trail makeover: Safety improvements part of redevelopment June 25, 2008
Music, cycling, hiking and more – it’s all here at King County Parks – Your Big Backyard June 25, 2008
Companies earn environmental awards for complying with King County regulations June 25, 2008
Household hazardous waste collections continue July 4 with King County Wastemobile June 24, 2008
Cute cows, swift pigs, pie-baking contest featured at King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair June 18, 2008
King County announcing winner of ‘Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge’ with final trash weigh-in June 18, 2008
Improve your family’s heart health this summer with a ‘walk in the park’ June 17, 2008
King County working with landowners, agencies to protect river banks from invasive knotweed June 17, 2008
Sims commends County Council for adopting sewer rate increase June 16, 2008
Improved sports fields bolster revenues for King County Parks’ during first quarter June 16, 2008
Public areas reopened after Ravenna Creek cleanup June 13, 2008
King County honors Fred Meyer for commitment to household hazardous waste collection program June 10, 2008
Household hazardous waste collection continues June 20 with summer visits of Wastemobile June 6, 2008
Sewer utility crews accelerate cleanup efforts in Ravenna Creek June 4, 2008
Choose your fun from two activity-packed weeks in King County Parks – Your Big Backyard June 2, 2008
Community, King County celebrate completion of Carnation wastewater treatment plant June 2, 2008
Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station takes TVs, other electronics, fluorescent tubes, bulbs May 30, 2008
King County works with agencies to carry out clean up of Ravenna Creek May 30, 2008
Stay close to home for summer fun in King County Parks - Your Big Backyard May 29, 2008
King County launches inaugural ‘Recycle More Neighborhood Challenge’
May 24, 2008
Crews investigate wastewater spill into Ravenna Creek May 23, 2008
Attend the Concerts at Marymoor for free, while pitching in with King County’s recycling program May 23, 2008
New recreation facilities in Bellevue,Duvall built with King County youth sports grants May 22, 2008
Cycling races, classes return for season at Group Health Velodrome in Marymoor Park May 20, 2008
‘Movies @ Marymoor’ lineup features great titles, from timeless classics to family favorites May 20, 2008
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 23-25. May 17, 2008
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, 2008
Minor flooding noted on Snoqualmie River as warm weather quickens snowmelt’s pace
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 conditions. May 15, 2008
King County has lots of family fun, all summer long
Explore King County this summer, and you’ll discover plenty of family-friendly activities that are close to home. May 14, 2008
Springtime activities abound in King County Parks - Your Big Backyard
Celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty and late spring’s warming weather by participating in some of the many upcoming activities at King County Parks.
May 9, 2008
Informal access to Snoqualmie Valley Trail closed after increase in illegal use, damage
Increases in both vandalism and illegal use have forced the closure of a popular access point to King County’s Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Fall City.
May 9, 2008
King County’s Taylor Mountain Forest features new parking area, trail for recreational users
Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riding enthusiasts can enjoy new and improved access to the nearly 20 miles of trails and decommissioned gravel roads this spring in King County’s Taylor Mountain Forest southeast of Issaquah. May 8, 2008
Messy mutt? Wash Spot, a self-serve dog cleaning business, opens in Marymoor Park
Dog owners from throughout the region know that King County’s Marymoor Park has the finest off-leash area around. May 8, 2008
Workshop for builders addresses techniques for green deconstruction and salvage
Final workshop in King County GreenTools series set for May 14 in Seattle May 8, 2008
King County hosting May 13 public meeting on Black Diamond sewer improvement project
Black Diamond community members seeking information about a proposed sewer improvement project May 6, 2008
Lake Sammamish salmon recovery to get boost
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans investigation of kokanee stock’s crash May 6, 2008
Sixth-annual Concerts at Marymoor Series features veteran talent, up-and-coming stars
Tickets on sale Saturday; Erykah Badu, The Roots kick off summer line-up June 5 May 2, 2008
Hunt is on for noxious weeds in King County
Noxious Weed Program offers help to county residents in weed war May 2, 2008
King County supporting project to remove deadly derelict fishing gear from Puget Sound May 1, 2008
2008 Cougar Mountain trail running series set
6th-annual competition starts May 17, features four races between 5 and 13 miles April 29, 2008
Land use benchmarks report notes growth in jobs, new homes, centered in urban areas April 25, 2008
Tradition takes center stage at King County 4-H/FFA Agricultural Fair
Farm animals, great food and kids’ activities featured in Enumclaw, July 18-20 April 24, 2008
Household hazardous waste collection continues May 2 as Wastemobile visits Covington April 24, 2008
Properly dispose of household hazardous waste at King County Wastemobile, April 25-27, in Auburn April 24, 2008
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site April 24, 2008
Signature Landscape Services, Inc. newest company to join EnviroStars network April 22, 2008
Sims: Earth Day shines a ‘green spotlight’ on King County’s environmental work
Expo showcases county’s ‘It’s Easy Being Green’ campaign April 19, 2008
Duwamish Alive! clean-up event breathes new life into historic King County waterway April 18, 2008
Fresh, seasonal produce available as farmers markets begin opening across King County April 17, 2008
Lake Forest Park Water District and King County reach agreement on water supply program April 16, 2008
King County’s new Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station earns design group recognition April 16, 2008
April 20 memorial for fallen runner set along King County’s Sammamish River Trail April 16, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that ‘it’s easy being green' April 9, 2008
King County accepting applications for second-annual 'Best Workplaces for Recycling' list April 9, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day April 19 at regional wastewater treatment plant in Renton April 8, 2008
Energy efficient, comfortable, highly functional green building projects earn King County grants April 8, 2008
Green Festival: King County experts will show you that 'it's easy being green' April 8, 2008
King County honors local schools' Earth Heros April 5, 2008
Community dedicates Steve Cox Memorial Park April 3, 2008
‘It’s easy being green’ with King County’s help at IKEA’s Environmental Fair, April 19-20 April 3, 2008
Learn about green jobs with King County at the Women in Trades Career Fair, May 2 April 2, 2008
Springtime brings green gardens and savings during Northwest Natural Yard Days March 31, 2008
See how King County protects the environment; Check out the 2007 DNRP annual report online March 28, 2008
Employees respond to overflow at West Point Treatment Plant March 28, 2008
Superior Court judge rejects lawsuit aimed at preventing soccer fields at Sixty Acres Park March 28, 2008
‘It’s easy being green – let King County show you how’ at fun April events March 26, 2008
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste with King County’s Wastemobile, March 28-30 in Kent March 26, 2008
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste with King County's Wastemobile, April 4-6 in Redmond March 25, 2008
‘It’s Easy Being Green’ with King County’s help at Green Festival, April 12-13 in Seattle March 18, 2008
Grab a healthy SUBWAY sandwich while enjoying King County’s Marymoor Park March 18, 2008
Natural resources projects grants available through King County March 18, 2008
Your idea for on-site spill ‘first aid’ response could result in a $10,000 grant from King County March 18, 2008
Workshops for builders address the future of sustainable building March 14, 2008
Renovate your neighborhood park, ballfields through King County youth sports facility grants March 13, 2008
Social equity and green building a good fit March 12, 2008
Upgraded King County Aquatic Center hosts NCAA men's swimming, diving championships 2008 DNRP News Releases continued...
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