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August 18, 2009 36 miles of exploration in Cougar Mountain wildlands, Sammamish Review August 18, 2009 Flushing wipes may cost you, King 5 Recent news releasesAugust 24, 2009 Help King County keep tabs on native salmon as a Salmon Watcher Program volunteer August 20, 2009 Employees respond to small overflow near Interurban Pump Station in Tukwila August 19, 2009 The care-free days of summer may be numbered, but there’s still fun waiting at King County Parks August 18, 2009 Public meeting in Auburn: Learn about Howard Hanson Dam, Green River safety Sept. 9 August 18, 2009 Seafair Pirates invade Movies@Marymoor Aug. 19 for ‘The Goonies’ August 17, 2009 King County’s giant ‘cube of food’ on the road to Snoqualmie Railroad Days August 17, 2009 Effort to bridge budget shortfall means King County no longer funding urban local parks August 14, 2009 Brightwater tunnel boring machine repair plan in the works August 14, 2009 Let King County’s free business recycling workshops help improve your bottom line August 13, 2009 Proposed Bellevue - King County deal gives city smart growth, saves county open space August 4, 2009 The magic of Jim Henson comes to Marymoor’s outdoor screening of ‘The Muppet Movie’ July 31, 2009 King County making crucial repairs to levees; Portion of Cedar River Trail closed during work July 31, 2009 Celebrate state farmers market week with a trip to your local King County farmers market July 31, 2009 Snoqualmie River at Chinook Bend Natural Area open to public as habitat project moves forward July 30, 2009 Sewer improvements get a silver lining July 29, 2009 Eastside businesses top King County’s ‘best workplaces for recycling & waste reduction’ list July 28, 2009 Major Duwamish River habitat restoration project will benefit fish, wildlife at North Wind’s Weir July 28, 2009 Catch live music and movies under the stars, or take a swim, ride or hike at King County Parks July 27, 2009 King County’s giant ‘cube of food’ takes center stage at KUBE’s Summer Jam July 27, 2009 Utility crew stops small overflow on Vashon Island July 20, 2009 King County Council moves forward with important open-space preservation action July 20, 2009 Employees repair valve, stop small overflow near Interurban Pump Station July 17, 2009 More jobs, cleaner air, taxpayer savings in King County July 17, 2009 Easy, convenient hazardous waste disposal comes to south King County July 14, 2009 Busy flood levee construction season gets under way along King County rivers July 14, 2009 Nine Kent residents go for gold as King County launches ‘Neighborhood Recycling Relay’ July 10, 2009 King County increasing enforcement of $1 parking fee at Marymoor Park July 8, 2009 Public safeguards in wake of dam concerns include earlier warning of Green River high water July 7, 2009 Popular clean-water facility tours offered again in July July 2, 2009 Outdoor concerts, exciting trail racing, old-time county fair signal July’s arrival in King County July 2, 2009 Presentation to offer a glimpse of Carnation’s prehistoric past July 1, 2009 Outstanding management earns King County’s Vashon Island Center Forest green certification July 1, 2009 Family films are focus of King County’s ‘Movies @ Marymoor’ summer lineup June 29, 2009 Regular King County Wastemobile service now available at the Auburn SuperMall June 23, 2009 Drop off household hazardous waste July 10-12 when Wastemobile visits Covington/Maple Valley June 23, 2009 Music, cycling, running and more: It’s all here at King County Parks – Your Big Backyard June 23, 2009 Second tunnel boring machine to undergo needed repairs June 22, 2009 Farm-fresh produce abounds as King County offers 39 farmers markets June 18, 2009 Wastemobile in Renton for free household hazardous waste collection, June 26-28 June 18, 2009 King County’s Marymoor summer concert series: A broad range of acts in beautiful outdoor setting June 17, 2009 King County Green Schools Program honors 42 schools for recycling, resource conservation June 17, 2009 King County Solid Waste Division honored for innovative programs, outreach efforts June 16, 2009 No sewer rate increase in 2010 June 16, 2009 Proposed open space charter amendment subject of June 22 meeting in Snoqualmie June 16, 2009 Vital habitat restoration work means no access to King County’s Chinook Bend Natural Area June 15, 2009 Clean-water utility earns national environmental awards June 11, 2009 Partnership transforms underused Skyway Park into vibrant community gathering place June 11, 2009 King County grant helps Highline community replace aging athletic track at Mt. Rainier High June 11, 2009 Tree removal along King County rivers is prelude to important summer levee-rebuilding projects June 8, 2009 Tunnel machine repairs to step up in late June June 8, 2009 Wastemobile in Enumclaw for free household hazardous waste collection, June 19-21 June 8, 2009 Wastemobile in Woodinville for free household hazardous waste collection, June 12-14 June 5, 2009 Middle Fork Snoqualmie River reopens after emergency work to relocate dangerous trees June 5, 2009 Emergency repairs on Burke-Gilman Trail lead to brief detour along popular King County route June 5, 2009 Explore King County Parks – Your Big Backyard to find fun activities this spring and summer June 5, 2009 Bellevue schools embrace recycling, earn King County Green Schools Program honors June 4, 2009 Help King County Parks preserve and restore world-class trails on National Trails Day, June 6th June 3, 2009 Tolt River floodplain project gears up for final phase to restore habitat, sustain levee June 1, 2009 Gear up for a greener commute, test drive a fuel cell car at ‘Ride and Drive the Future’, June 2 May 29, 2009 Dangerous Snoqualmie River stretch still closed May 29, 2009 Brightwater tunnel machine temporarily idle for repairs and maintenance May 28, 2009 Wastemobile visits Shoreline for household hazardous waste collection, May 29-31 May 28, 2009 Learn more about proposed open space charter amendment at upcoming public meetings May 27, 2009 No damage reported from broken water main at Brightwater construction site May 21, 2009 Safety concerns lead to temporary closure of access to Snoqualmie River middle fork May 21, 2009 Public comment sought on proposed minor changes to floodplain management rules Public meeting set for June 2; online and written comments also accepted May 20, 2009 Witness the magic of wastewater treatment May 19, 2009 Milestone reached on Brightwater tunneling, reclaimed water projects May 19, 2009 Brightwater outfall earns local ‘Project of the Year’ award May 15, 2009 Head to the hills this Saturday for the Cougar Mountain trail running series May 14, 2009 New trail links popular regional trails, offers easy access to King County’s Marymoor Park May 13, 2009 King County Green School Program earns statewide ‘Recycler of the Year’ honors May 13, 2009 King County offers grants for forest, habitat improvement projects May 11, 2009 Wastemobile visits Woodinville for household hazardous waste collection, May 15-17 May 7, 2009 Local architects praise Brightwater sustainability May 4, 2009 Brightwater outfall design team wins Award of Excellence May 4, 2009 Shoreline Transfer and Recycling Station named a 2009 Public Works Project of the Year May 1, 2009 State recreation and parks organization award shines ‘spotlight’ on King County April 30, 2009 Sims proposal holds the line on sewer rates in 2010 April 30, 2009 Community, students helping shape future of King County’s Skyway Park April 29, 2009 Make a splash for reclaimed water through writing and art contest April 28, 2009 Community invited to Vashon Island treatment plant open house, May 9 April 28, 2009 Now available: New eco-produced map of King County’s Marymoor Park April 22, 2009 King County honors local school Earth Heroes April 22, 2009 Environmental stewardship leaders honored on Earth Day with King County Green Globe awards April 21, 2009 Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that ‘It’s easy being green’ April 20, 2009 Partnership developing to preserve habitat, working forest in Raging River headwaters April 17, 2009 Act fast to get a King County Parks garden plot and enjoy fresh, affordable produce all summer April 16, 2009 Pollution prevention a sound business investment for award-winning companies April 15, 2009 Volunteer for some good ‘green’ fun this Saturday at Duwamish Alive! event April 14, 2009 Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that ‘It’s easy being green’ April 14, 2009 King County accepting applications for third-annual ‘Best Workplaces for Recycling’ list April 9, 2009 Wastemobile at Auburn SuperMall for household hazardous waste collection, April 17-19 April 9, 2009 Tired of junk mail? Do something about it this Earth Day, while supporting King County Parks April 8, 2009 Sammamish River flood map work gets under way April 8, 2009 Local leaders in environmental stewardship honored with King County Green Globe awards April 6, 2009 Northwest Natural Yard Days promotes springtime savings – one last time April 6, 2009 King County, PSE, and Bio Energy-Washington teaming up to generate green energy from landfill gas April 3, 2009 King County’s GreenTools Program named to top 50 ‘Innovations in American Government’ list April 3, 2009 Wastemobile visits Kent for household hazardous waste collection, April 10-12 April 3, 2009 See how King County protects the environment; 2008 DNRP annual report now available online April 1, 2009 Wastemobile visits Redmond for household hazardous waste collection April 3-5 March 30, 2009 Vashon agriculture focus of April 9 public meeting March 30, 2009 Construction accident reported at Brightwater central tunnel worksite March 27, 2009 Try King County’s EcoCool Remodel Tool at Green Festival, Saturday and Sunday in Seattle March 26, 2009 Green River flood safety meeting March 31 March 26, 2009 King County EcoConsumer expert featured at 2009 Green Festival, March 28-29 March 25, 2009 King County experts to show you that ‘It’s Easy Being Green’ at Green Festival March 24, 2009 Wastemobile visits Des Moines for household hazardous waste collection March 27-29 March 24, 2009 King County experts to show you that ‘It’s Easy Being Green’ at Green Festival March 24, 2009 Learn about King County’s green team at the Women in Trades Career Fair, March 27 March 18, 2009 Reclaimed water adds life to Chinook Bend wetland project March 18, 2009 Public meeting in Auburn: Learn about Howard Hanson Dam, Green River safety March 31 March 13, 2009 ‘Senseless’ vandalism causes thousands in damage to popular King County yurts March 13, 2009 Wastemobile visits Federal Way March 20-22 for household hazardous waste collection March 12, 2009 Sinkhole repairs complete, Kenmore road reopened March 11, 2009 King county wants to hear ideas of farming's future March 10, 2009 King County Agricultural and Forestry Program recipient of King Conservation District’s “Rock Award” March 9, 2009 Repair work continues on Kenmore sinkhole March 8, 2009 Brightwater project staff respond to Kenmore sinkhole March 6, 2009 Improve your community: King County seeks applications for Youth Sports Facility Grants March 5, 2009 Become an expert in recycling, preventing waste February 26, 2009 Household hazardous waste collection season starts March 6 with Auburn visit of Wastemobile February 26, 2009 King County’s Memorial Pet Garden a peaceful place to celebrate your animal companion’s life February 26, 2009 Wastemobile visits Federal Way March 13-15 for household hazardous waste collection February 25, 2009 Save ‘green’ on your produce bill by growing veggies in your own King County garden plot February 23, 2009 King County wants to hear ideas of farming’s future February 20, 2009 Public invited to participate in King County’s Stormwater Management Program planning February 20, 2009 King County needs volunteers to help save native plants for future habitat restoration February 18, 2009 Forest Commission launches online survey to gauge needs of King County forestland owners February 12, 2009 King County responds to small sewage spill at Bellevue construction site February 11, 2009 Clean-water infrastructure investments a top priority in 2009 February 10, 2009 King County cities on track for open space, quality of life enhancements February 9, 2009 Learn more about Chinook Bend restoration at a public meeting, Feb. 18 in Carnation February 3, 2009 King County Green Schools Program honors Auburn School District for conservation work February 3, 2009 King County’s noxious weed list growing January 30, 2009 Clean up completed following sewer overflow in Woodinville January 29, 2009 City of Enumclaw agrees to take control of King County Fair in 2009 January 29, 2009 Collection program expanded, extended for businesses generating small quantities of hazardous waste January 28, 2009 King County wants to hear ideas of farming’s future January 27, 2009 King County residents affected by flooding can receive vouchers for free flood debris disposal January 26, 2009 Burke Gilman Trail closed in Lake Forest Park for emergency repairs on Tuesday, Jan. 27 January 26, 2009 King County needs volunteers to help save native plants for future land restoration work January 23, 2009 Juanita Bay Pump Station replacement increases system capacity, improves design January 22, 2009 King County checking for more flood damage as emergency levee repair work is completed January 21, 2009 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., volunteers give more than 600 hours of service in parks January 20, 2009 Proposed statewide medicine return bill would protect people and environment January 20, 2009 King County to keep close eye on Green River as Howard Hanson Dam assessment continues January 15, 2009 Trail sections closed for repair as flood damage takes toll on King County trail system January 14, 2009 King County closes Flood Warning Center after monitoring Green River flows January 14, 2009 Controlled water releases from dam pushes Green River to Phase III flood alert level January 13, 2009 King County wants to hear ideas of farming’s future January 13, 2009 King County Flood Warning Center opens as dam releases push Green River higher January 13, 2009 King County looking for Earth Heroes nominations in local schools January 12, 2009 Sims, County Council develop plan to ease disposal of flood-damaged items, debris January 11, 2009 King County closes Flood Warning Center,but keeps an eye on receding rivers January 11, 2009 King County crews make progress opening and repairing flood-damage roads and levees January 11, 2009 King County responds to urgent needs of Pacific flood victims in first steps of recovery January 11, 2009 King County staff and volunteers pull out the stops to help Pacific flood victims clean up January 10, 2009 Damage assessment and debris removal begin as flooding recedes January 10, 2009 Emergency repairs under way to flood-damaged levees January 9, 2009 Historic flows, significant road and structure damage visible as King County Executive tours flood damaged communities January 9, 2009 Record flows on Tolt River near Carnation, possible severe damage to two levees Crests on other rivers raise hopes of increased access in other areas January 8, 2009 Flood-control dam releases push Green River to Phase III flood alert level January 8, 2009 White River reaches Phase III flood alert level as flood-control dam releases raise flows January 8, 2009 Flooding cuts off residents in East King County Levee upgrades, farm pads keeping resident and animals safer this year January 8, 2009 King County Executive signs emergency proclamation January 7, 2009 Cedar River joins Tolt, Snoqualmie rivers at Phase IV flood alert January 7, 2009 Residents, motorists urged to stay safe as King County experiences historic flooding January 7, 2009 Green, Cedar river levels climb; dangerous levels persist on Tolt, Snoqualmie January 7, 2009 Phase IV flood alert level on Snoqualmie River, Phase II for Green, as rain continues January 7, 2009 Rain lifts Tolt River to Phase IV flood alert level; Snoqualmie River, Issaquah Creek at Phase III January 6, 2009 Tolt River rises to Phase III flood alert level, Snoqualmie River, Issaquah Creek at Phase II January 6, 2009 King County Flood Warning Center opens to monitor rain-fed high river flows January 5, 2009 Many options available in King County for Christmas tree recycling 2008 DNRP News Releases continued...
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