| Date |
|
|
| 12-24-03 |
|
King
County makes it easy to recycle Christmas Trees |
| 12-9-03 |
|
Sims
thanks council for passing solid waste plan that will allow more than $9
million in efficiencies |
| 12-9-03 |
|
Sims
hails Council action that will allow more entrepreneurial ventures in parks |
| 12-9-03 |
|
Volunteers
converge on King County's Lakewood Park |
| 12-4-03 |
|
King
County Solid Waste facilities to reopen after windstorm |
| 11-26-03 |
|
Renton
Transfer Station Reopens |
| 11-25-03 |
|
Giving
experiences instead of stuff can cut holiday stress and waste |
| 11-25-03 |
|
Regional
Electronics Recycling Efforts Expand Find a Home for Your Unwanted Electronics |
| 11-25-03 |
|
Community
meeting Dec. 11 on plans to replace Juanita Bay Pump Station |
| 11-24-03 |
|
Care
about agricultural issues? King County Agriculture Commission has vacancies
to fill |
| 11-21-03 |
|
Record
numbers enjoy Cedar River Salmon Journey |
| 11-20-03 |
|
Community
open house Dec. 3 on plans for Hidden Lake sewer project |
| 11-19-03 |
|
Community
meeting Dec. 4 on plans for Carnation wastewater treatment facilities |
| 11-19-03 |
|
Final
Brightwater environmental impact statement reflects improvements planned
for wastewater treatment facilities |
| 11-18-03 |
|
King
County responds to significant flooding |
| 11-18-03 |
|
Heavy
rains causing urban and river flooding in King County |
| 11-18-03 |
|
King
County to showcase geographic information technology at GIS Day tomorrow |
| 11-18-03 |
|
Sims
reaches agreement to transfer final urban pool |
| 11-17-03 |
|
LinkUp
program brings Northwest innovation to the California marketplace |
| 11-14-03 |
|
King
County looking for help to find source of illegal septic dumping in Snoqualmie
Valley |
| 11-10-03 |
|
Lawmakers
Examine Habitat Restoration Projects |
| 11-10-03 |
|
Contaminated
sediment cleanup begins in Duwamish River |
| 11-07-03 |
|
When
rivers rise, King County's Flood Warning Center is ready to roll |
| 11-07-03 |
|
Residents,
property owners in flood-prone areas benefit as King County readies for
winter's rising waters |
| 11-07-03 |
|
Naturalists
offer last chance to see, learn about Cedar River salmon this weekend |
| 11-04-03 |
|
King
County Seeing Progress on Hydrilla Eradication at Pipe Lake and Lake Lucerne |
| 10-31-03 |
|
Close
relationship with Cedar River keeps volunteer naturalist dispensing streamside
wisdom |
| 10-31-03 |
|
King
County invites volunteers to salvage native plants |
| 10-31-03 |
|
Exhibit
to showcase art, building and product designs that incorporate environmentally
sustainable strategies |
| 10-31-03 |
|
Naturescaping
Workshop provides opportunity to create low-maintenance, enviro-friendly
landscapes |
| 10-29-03 |
|
Proposals
wanted: King County Parks invites public-private venture ideas |
| 10-27-03 |
|
Automated
collection of parking fee at Marymoor will prevent commuter traffic and
make it easier to pay |
| 10-24-03 |
|
King
County's efforts to reduce flood hazards helped protect people and property
from record-setting rainstorm |
| 10-23-03 |
|
King
County Government Saves Citizens 30% on Flood Insurance Premiums |
| 10-23-03 |
|
King
County sets first public volunteer event at Three Forks Natural Area |
| 10-22-03 |
|
Executive,
Mayor break ground on affordable senior housing to create jobs, 208 units
housing and 9,000 square feet of commercial space |
| 10-21-03 |
|
King
County earns top national honors from EPA for recycling |
| 10-21-03 |
|
Record
rainfall causes overflows at three of 42 wastewater pump stations |
| 10-21-03 |
|
Flood
conditions improve as Snoqualmie River shows signs of stabilizing |
| 10-20-03 |
|
King
County Alert: Fall Rainstorm Prompting Local Flooding and Road Closures
in King County
|
| 10-20-03 |
|
Local
projects under way to get clean rainwater out of region's sewer system |
| 10-17-03 |
|
Major
King County sewer tunnel to reach daylight on south Beacon Hill |
| 10-16-03 |
|
Aquatic
Center dives into resource conservation: Recycled-plastic benches and water-conserving
fixtures are installed |
| 10-14-03 |
|
White
Center lake getting a boost from Cascade Middle School students, King County |
| 10-14-03 |
|
Trail
supporters, King County celebrate East Lake Sammamish Trail groundbreaking |
| 10-13-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: King County, trail supporters to break ground on East Lake Sammamish
Trail |
| 10-10-03 |
|
Beginning
October 18, it's easy and fun to see and learn about Cedar River sockeye,
chinook salmon |
| 10-10-03 |
|
King
County, Preston community to celebrate protection of key lands for Preston
Vision |
| 10-09-03 |
|
King
County seeks volunteers for restoration projects along Snoqualmie River |
| 10-08-03 |
|
Public
comment leads to refined alternatives for Carnation wastewater plan |
| 10-08-03 |
|
Reclaimed
water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source |
| 10-08-03 |
|
King
County directory provides educators a valuable resource |
| 10-07-03 |
|
Quiet
and tireless environmental heroes honored for significant contributions
|
| 10-06-03 |
|
Sims
announces matching grants for youth sports |
| 10-2-03 |
|
Get
out this autumn and Fall for Salmon |
| 10-01-03 |
|
Executive
Sims cautions that now is the time to prepare for flood season |
| 10-01-03 |
|
October
recognized as Flood Awareness Month |
| 10-01-03 |
|
Grant
funding available for community-based salmon recovery projects on private
property |
| 9-26-03 |
|
King
County to share early planning for Burke-Gilman redevelopment |
| 9-25-03 |
|
County
praises new state protection of Vashon/Maury Island tidelands |
| 9-19-03 |
|
King
County on look out for Vashon Island "Salmon Watchers" |
| 9-16-03 |
|
Grant
allows King County to expand Wheels to Water program, transport more children
on water quality field trips |
| 9-12-03 |
|
Big
Shrimpy, manufacturer of earth-friendly pet products, joins King County's
LinkUp program |
| 9-10-03 |
|
Cleanup
of contaminated sediment to begin in Lower Duwamish |
| 9-09-03 |
|
"Get
Rid of It!" New Pilot Program Will Help Small Businesses Handle Hazardous
Waste |
| 9-08-03 |
|
Brief
wastewater overflow from West Seattle pump station |
| 8-20-03 |
|
Two-week
extension possible for commenting on proposed Carnation wastewater treatment
facilities |
| 8-19-03 |
|
Teachers'
group recommends environmental education center for Brightwater wastewater
treatment plant |
| 8-18-03 |
|
Master
the art of recycling and composting, then share your knowledge with others |
| 8-15-03 |
|
Tunnel
rescue training Saturday at Rainier Beach sewer project |
| 8-8-03 |
|
Wastewater
treatment utility earns national awards for environmental protection, communications |
| 8-5-03 |
|
Master
the art of recycling and composting, then share your knowledge with others |
| 7-31-03 |
|
Final
public seminar Aug. 16 on science, engineering for Brightwater treatment
plant, pipeline system |
| 7-30-03 |
|
Scoping
meeting set August 6 for Carnation wastewater treatment plant |
| 7-29-03 |
|
Hylebos
Creek habitat restoration effort gets good news from King County |
| 7-24-03 |
|
Volunteer
naturalists sought for Cedar River salmon journey |
| 7-18-03 |
|
King
of the Dill: 4-year-old claims pickle costume victory at King County Fair |
| 7-17-03 |
|
A
King County Fair promotion to relish: Get in free dressed as a pickle! |
| 7-17-03 |
|
King
County explores 'Manure Power' to support dairy farmers and boost air and
water quality |
| 7-16-03 |
|
Jeffrey
the Sheep crowned King County Fair's
Royal Critter |
| 7-15-03 |
|
White
Center Park Teen Program Sports Mural Project unveiled July 22 at White
Center Park |
| 7-14-03 |
|
Critter
Crowning to Kick-Off King County Fair |
| 7-14-03 |
|
Environmental
review of four alternatives recommended for Carnation wastewater treatment
system |
| 7-10-03 |
|
Media
advisory: With low tides exposing vulnerable sea life, Naturalists help
public enjoy, not harm, beach habitat |
| 7-9-03 |
|
Sammamish
River Bridge to close for trail work July 10-11 |
| 7-8-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: Cowpie Bingo plops down in Westlake Park, July 9-10 |
| 7-8-03 |
|
Pickle
this: King County Fair-goers relish plenty of discounts, promotions |
| 7-8-03 |
|
Intimate
setting, extra entertainment boost value of King County Fair concert ticket |
| 7-3-03 |
|
Local
agencies studying cause of small sewer leak in east Kent |
| 7-1-03 |
|
Public
seminar July 19 on science, engineering for Brightwater treatment plant,
pipeline system |
| 6-24-03 |
|
Learn
how to enjoy the beach the Naturalist way this low tide weekend |
| 6-24-03 |
|
Factoria
Transfer Station to Re-open on June 30 to the Public - Some Restrictions
Apply until Construction Completed |
| 6-23-03 |
|
Cowpie
Bingo aims to help region get in moo'd for King County Fair |
| 6-17-03 |
|
Together
Local Students, Teachers and Administrators Conserve Resources and Save
Dollars |
| 6-17-03 |
|
Open
house June 30 on wastewater treatment plant for Carnation |
| 6-12-03 |
|
Closure
of Portions of Sammamish River Trail Will be Necessary for Two Weeks in
June |
| 6-12-03 |
|
Parks
events: June 14 to June 22, 2003 |
| 6-11-03 |
|
Proposed
efficiencies could save millions and provide better customer service |
| 6-11-03 |
|
Beach
Naturalists ready to "teach the beach" during lowest tides of
summer |
| 6-10-03 |
|
Is
your critter the pick of the litter? Search under way for official mascot
of King County Fair |
| 6-5-03 |
|
Parks
Events: Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 15, 2003 |
| 6-5-03 |
|
Cottage
Lake and Vashon outdoor pools set to open |
| 6-5-03 |
|
King
County eagerly anticipates June 7 opening of new Marymoor Park concert series |
| 6-5-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: King County Executive Sims to kick off 20th anniversary celebration
for Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park |
| 6-4-03 |
|
Designers
explore cutting number of construction portals for Brightwater pipeline
routes |
| 6-3-03 |
|
Developer
of wood-based erosion control material is latest partner in King County's
LinkUp program |
| 6-3-03 |
|
Temporary
traffic revisions continue in south Lake Union area because of sewer construction |
| 6-2-03 |
|
Hawk
Eyes of Solid Waste Employee Spot Runaway Falcon |
| 5-30-03 |
|
King
County Executive Sims to kick off 20th anniversary celebration for Cougar
Mountain Regional Wildland Park |
| 5-29-03 |
|
Naturalists
ready to help people enjoy and learn about beach this weekend |
| 5-28-03 |
|
Little
things are big at the King County Fair, July 16-20 |
| 5-22-03 |
|
Parks
Events: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, June 1 |
| 5-22-03 |
|
It's
time to get fresh: Farmers Market season is here |
| 5-22-03 |
|
Engineers
filter new wastewater treatment technologies to choose high-quality system |
| 5-22-03 |
|
Three
public seminars this summer on science, engineeringfor Brightwater treatment
facilities |
| 5-22-03 |
|
Sims
encouraged by initial parks levy results |
| 5-19-03 |
|
Country
star Jo Dee Messina highlights strong King County Fair concert line-up |
| 5-16-03 |
|
Parks
Events: Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 25 |
| 5-16-03 |
|
Trail
Running Series Comes to Cougar Mountain |
| 5-15-03 |
|
Tickets
on sale Saturday for Tori Amos, Ben Folds show at King County's Marymoor
Park |
| 5-14-03 |
|
Beach
Naturalists gear up for fifth season protecting area beaches |
| 5-12-03 |
|
Garlic
mustard, highly invasive noxious weed spotted in Seattle parks and neighborhoods;
County seeks help to identify and eradicate |
| 5-12-03 |
|
LinkUp
program seeks new partners for 2003 |
| 5-9-03 |
|
Major
King County sewer tunneling to begin under south Beacon Hill |
| 5-9-03 |
|
Industrial
waste dischargers earn environmental awards for complying with King County
regulations |
| 5-9-03 |
|
Parks
Events: Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 18 |
| 5-8-03 |
|
King
County Launches New Partnership Initiative to Enhance Park Facilities |
| 5-7-03 |
|
Salmon
recovery projects in King County awarded $2.6 million in grants |
| 5-6-03 |
|
Agencies
invite landowner participation in lower Snoqualmie River flood hazard reduction
program |
| 5-2-03 |
|
Construction
to Improve Factoria Transfer Station Will Temporarily Affect Hours and Operation |
| 5-2-03 |
|
Park
Events: Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 11 |
| 5-1-03 |
|
Concerts
at Marymoor tickets go on sale May 3 |
| 4-30-03 |
|
Businesses
can boost their bottom lines by advertising in King County parks and facilities |
| 4-30-03 |
|
Vashon
Treatment Plant upgrades rescheduled for 2004 |
| 4-29-03 |
|
King
County, neighborhood group receive national 'landscape' award for Denny
Creek fish ladder project |
| 4-28-03 |
|
'Earth
Month' volunteers provide 2,500 hours of much needed support to King County
Parks |
| 4-25-03 |
|
Park
Events: Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, May 4 |
| 4-24-03 |
|
Powerful,
diverse lineup highlights inaugral outdoor music series at King County's
Marymoor Park |
| 4-23-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: Concerts at Marymoor to announce powerful, diverse lineup for
inaugural outdoor music series |
| 4-23-03 |
|
Built
Green TM
Residential Building Program Named Best in the Country |
| 4-23-03 |
|
Land
acquisition begins for Brightwater |
| 4-22-03 |
|
King
County Introduces Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Policy |
| 4-22-03 |
|
King
County Seeks Businesses for Composting Pilot Study |
| 4-18-03 |
|
New
Installations in King County Parks Save Money and Natural Resources |
| 4-18-03 |
|
Bamboo-leaf
Oak at Marymoor stands tall on Arbor Day |
| 4-18-03 |
|
Parks
Events: Saturday, April 19 to Sunday, April 27 |
| 4-17-03 |
|
Protecting
Water Resources: A Common Theme |
| 4-17-03 |
|
Online
directory helps King County residents make Earth Day every day |
| 4-14-03 |
|
Senator
Cantwell aids King County in breaking ground for innovative energy project |
| 4-11-03 |
|
King
County announces 2003 Green Globe Award winners |
| 4-11-03 |
|
King
County to break ground for innovative energy project using gas from treated
sewage |
| 4-10-03 |
|
Community
meeting April 17 on plans for Carnation sewer system |
| 4-7-03 |
|
Tracy
Chapman to kick off 'Concerts at Marymoor' on June 7 |
| 4-2-03 |
|
King
County launches Online Exchange Web site |
| 4-1-03 |
|
King
County set to begin noxious weed surveys |
| 3-27-03 |
|
King
County and Friends of Rock Creek partner to restore natural ecology of Cemetery
Reach |
| 3-26-03 |
|
Small
Farm Expo kicks off Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. |
| 3-24-03 |
|
Overflow
contained at Richmond Beach Pump Station |
| 3-20-03 |
|
Family
cultural celebration set March 29 at White Center Park |
| 3-20-03 |
|
Public
Community Garden plots now available at Marymoor and North Green River parks |
| 3-20-03 |
|
Public
meeting, soil and groundwater tests planned for Hidden Lake Pump Station,
sewer improvements |
| 3-17-03 |
|
'Concerts
at Marymoor' announces Moody Blues |
| 3-14-03 |
|
Natural
Yard Care program takes root in 7 Puget Sound cities |
3-13-03,
5 p.m. |
|
Snoqualmie
crests at Carnation; Flood Warning Center closes |
| 3-13-03 |
|
Parks
reopen after seasonal closure |
| 3-12-03 |
|
King
County Parks accepting Youth Sports Facility Grant applications |
| 3-12-03 |
|
King
County First in the Nation to Develop Online Tool for Green Building Standards |
| 3-7-03 |
|
Wastewater
overflow contained at Richmond Beach Pump Station |
| 3-6-03 |
|
Puget
Sound Fresh helps boost farmers market sales |
| 3-5-03 |
|
Help
improve salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River |
| 3-4-03 |
|
King
County introduces online Clean Air Library |
| 2-28-03 |
|
Want
to teach about your beach? Learn how at Beach Naturalist program orientation
on March 13 |
| 2-28-03 |
|
County
seeks farmers to lease Kent Valley properties |
| 2-27-03 |
|
Public
comment on critical area land use updates closes Friday; second draft due
in May for further public comment |
| 2-27-03 |
|
King
County seeks volunteers to dig native plants in Redmond |
| 2-26-03 |
|
Marymoor
Concert Series gets first sell-out! |
| 2-26-03 |
|
GLY
Construction, newest member of Construction Works, recognized for environmental
leadership |
| 2-26-03 |
|
Come
get the 'latest dirt' on small farming practices at the Small Farm Expo,
March 29 |
| 2-26-03 |
|
Environmental
stewardship grant applications made easy with "Grant Exchange" |
| 2-26-03 |
|
Another
award for a King County "show" garden |
| 2-21-03 |
|
Here's
a chance to teach about your beach |
| 2-21-03 |
|
King
County Aquatic Center to receive lifesaving device |
| 2-19-03 |
|
Concerts
at Marymoor series announces first artist: Grammy-nominated Norah Jones! |
| 2-14-03 |
|
King
County 'plants' educational booth with WSU Master Gardeners |
| 2-14-03 |
|
It's
boring work, but someone's got to do it |
| 2-13-03 |
|
Agreement
Reached to Save Kent Pool |
| 2-13-03 |
|
King
County garden to 'show' environmentally friendly gardening practices |
| 2-13-03 |
|
Help
create a forest wildlife corridor at Marymoor Park |
| 2-12-03 |
|
King
County seeks volunteers for salmon restoration projects along Snoqualmie
River |
| 2-12-03 |
|
King
County offering local salmon recovery efforts a boost |
| 2-5-03 |
|
King
County premieres Threadcycle 2003 |
| 2-4-03 |
|
Marymoor
parking fee generates nearly $25,000 for parks in its first weekend |
| 2-3-03 |
|
King
County announces partnerships to improve youth recreation facilities |
| 2-1-03,
7 am |
|
Snoqualmie
River crests at Carnation, numerous roads closed |
| 1-31-03,
9 pm |
|
Weather
improving but flooding continues on Snoqualmie River |
| 1-31-03,
4 pm |
|
Snoqualmie
River remains at Phase III flood status |
| 1-29-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: King County, Corps of Engineers, Snoqualmie
to sign agreement on flood reduction project today |
| 1-29-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: King County Kicks Off Fever Thermometer
Exchange to Reduce Mercury in Environment |
| 1-27-03 |
|
Flood
Warning Center closes as river levels drop |
| 1-26-03,
9pm |
|
Flood
conditions continue to ease in the Snoqualmie Valley |
| 1-26-03,
4 pm |
|
Flooding
continues in the Snoqualmie Valley |
| 1-26-03,
11 am |
|
Snoqualmie
River flooding now in Phase III |
| 1-17-03,
7 am |
|
King
County Flood Warning Center open to monitor Snoqualmie Valley rivers |
| 1-17-03 |
|
Modest
parking fee at Marymoor to provide partial operating support for King County
Parks |
| 1-16-03 |
|
Media
Advisory: King County Aquatic Center hosts first trials for 2004 Olympic
Games tomorrow |
| 1-8-03 |
|
Join
hundreds spending Martin Luther King Day Volunteering at Marymoor Park |
| 1-6-03 |
|
King
County Parks partners with Nature Vision to keep environmental education
programs alive |
| 12-30-02 |
|
King
County's Redmond-Bear Creek Groundwater Protection Committee announces January
meeting |
| 12-30-02 |
|
East
King County Groundwater Protection Committee announces January meeting |
| 12-30-02 |
|
King
County's Vashon-Maury Island Groundwater Protection Committee announces
January meeting |
| 12-30-02 |
|
County
pulls in portable generator to stop Mercer Island overflow during windstorm |
| 12-17-02 |
|
Recycle
and put your tree to work |
| 12-17-02 |
|
Manufacturer
of recycled ceramic tile is latest partner in King County's LinkUp program |
| 12-17-02 |
|
King
County Parks hires new fair manager |
| 12-16-02 |
|
Recycling
grant helps King County park visitors protect the environment |
| 12-12-02 |
|
King
County Parks' regional vision takes shape |
| 12-11-02 |
|
Company
that manufactures marine fenders from 100 percent recycled rubber joins
King County's LinkUp program |
| 12-10-02 |
|
Public
comment sought on draft land use updates |
| 12-10-02 |
|
Drought
prompts King County to begin water-saving actions |
| 12-9-02 |
|
King
County wastewater utility to transfer $5 million to Discovery Park |
| 12-2-02 |
|
King
County's Native Plant Salvage Program celebrates 10 years of success |
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