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Enumclaw Courier-Herald – May 12, 2013
King County seeks to honor ‘Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling’

Kent Reporter – May 10, 2013
Still room for your perfect P-Patch in King County Parks' North Green River Park garden

Seattle Times – May 8, 2013
King County proposes to buy forest on Squak Mountain

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Recent news releases

May 24, 2013
Celebrate National Trails Day June 1 with King County Parks - Your Big Backyard

May 22, 2013
King County urges caution on lakes, rivers over the long Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2013
King County will bring natural approach to improving water quality at Hicklin Lake

May 15, 2013
Maintenance work planned at the Brightwater Pump Station in Bothell, May 18-19

May 15, 2013
King County's Duthie Hill Park hosts fourth-annual Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival, June 8th

May 14, 2013
Watershed festival aims to connect local students to water systems, May 20-22

May 13, 2013
Wastemobile: Roaming household hazardous waste collection to Kirkland, May 24-26

May 10, 2013
Still room for your perfect P-Patch in King County Parks' North Green River Park garden

May 10, 2013
King County wins funding to evaluate contaminated 'brownfield' sites

May 9, 2013
May 31 deadline for businesses to apply for waste-reduction program recognition

May 8, 2013
Executive Constantine and The Trust for Public Land announce plan to protect Squak Mountain 

May 7, 2013
King County Community Service Area program hosts spring open house series

May 7, 2013
Beach access reopens at Kirkland's Marina Park

May 6, 2013
Show off your Pesticide Free yard with a free ladybug sign

May 2, 2013
King County seeks to honor 'Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling'


May 2, 2013
King County urges caution on rivers that are high, swift, cold from mountain snowmelt

May 2, 2013
South Park, Highland Park & West Seattle areas now eligible for RainWise rebates

May 1, 2013
Applications for Lower Duwamish Green Grants accepted through June 7

May 1, 2013
King County hosts meeting to discuss flood risk from beaver dam on McLeod Lake

April 30, 2013
Popular Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series returns to King County Parks with more races

April 30, 2013
First Tech Movies@Marymoor 2013 schedule offers outdoor flicks, cirque performers, food trucks, more

April 29, 2013
May 7 meeting set for public update of King County Parks' Grand Ridge Park, Mitchell Hill Forest


April 26, 2013
Earth Week Sammamish kokanee release caps off strong year for 'little red fish'

April 25, 2013
Executive Constantine proposes stable sewer utility rates in 2014

April 23, 2013
GoGreen Conference offers best in green practices for businesses, governments

April 23, 2013
Earth Week events offer chances to learn more, do more about environment

April 22, 2013
King County honors 12 environmental leaders with Green Globe Awards

April 22, 2013
Washington State Ferry terminals earn highest EnviroStars rating

April 20, 2013
Crews respond to small oil spill at King County’s Black River Pump Station

April 19, 2013
King County awarded $14.7 million in legal fees in Brightwater suit

April 19, 2013
See where your garbage goes: Tour King County's Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, April 27

April 19, 2013
King County honors 12 environmental leaders with Green Globe Awards

April 18, 2013
Public comment sought on Danville-Georgetown, Henry's Ridge open space trail plans

April 17, 2013
Treatment plant tours, educational activities round out series of free Earth Day events

April 17, 2013
King County continues ongoing dialogue with landfill neighbors at April 24 meeting

April 16, 2013
Agreement ushers in final phase of King County's pollution control program

April 16, 2013
Take action this Earth Day with King County's EcoConsumer Climate Challenge

April 15, 2013
Snoqualmie Valley Trail closure needed for bridge replacement work in North Bend

April 11, 2013
Contractor open house to provide information on green stormwater project, May 6

April 10, 2013
Short closures of King County’s Snoqualmie Valley Trail for fiber optic cable installation

April 9, 2013
Executive Constantine announces creation of new King County Parks Foundation with $75,000 gift from Laird Norton Wealth Management in honor of Parks’ 75th anniversary

April 8, 2013
King County restoring recycling at three solid waste facilities

April 6, 2013
King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall eases and rivers begin to drop

April 5, 2013
King County opens flood warning center as heavy rainfall lifts Snoqualmie River

April 4, 2013
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection comes to Vashon, April 19-21

April 2, 2013
King County honoring its Earth Heroes

April 2, 2013
King County sounding the alarm as harmful weeds begin to grown this spring

April 1, 2013
King County Community Service Area Program hosts spring open house series

April 1, 2013
King County renews grant opportunities for projects benefitting unincorporated areas

April 1, 2013
Stretch your food budget by growing your own produce in one of King County's garden plots

March 30, 2013
County, partners and community celebrate Eastside Rail Corridor public ownership

March 29, 2013
See how King County protects environment; 2012 DNRP annual report now available

March 29, 2013
Green Grants support community rain garden project in South Park

March 28, 2013
Celebrate public acquisition of Eastside Rail Corridor at March 30 event in Renton

March 27, 2013
King County assisting with firefighter training drills in West Seattle, March 28-29

March 26, 2013
Wastemobile: Roaming household hazardous waste collection to Redmond, April 5-7

March 25, 2013
Capital improvements build foundation for economic growth, environmental protection

March 21, 2013
Executive Constantine reaches agreement to conserve largest piece of unprotected forestland remaining in King County

March 20, 2013
Open house on the Fremont Siphon Replacement Project takes place March 26

March 19, 2013
Bond refinancing to save $35 million for King County utility ratepayers

March 15, 2013
Public invited to discuss long-term stewardship of Danville-Georgetown open space

March 15, 2013
Celebrate clean water with tours of the Brightwater and West Point Treatment Plants, March 23

March 13, 2013, 2 p.m.
King County closes Flood Warning Center as Snoqualmie River levels recede

March 13, 2013, 6:15 a.m.
Snoqualmie River rises to Phase II flood alert level, brings minor flooding

March 12, 2013
Artist Home Presents: Timber! Outdoor Music Festival

March 12, 2013
Wastemobile: Roaming household hazardous waste collection to Burien, March 22-24

March 12, 2013
Learn how to recycle more through free King County program

March 8, 2013
Meeting, longer comment period added to south King County transfer station siting plan

March 7, 2013
King County farmers: Apply for farm pad assistance by March 31

March 5, 2012 
King County to start new sewer line construction project in Auburn this spring

March 4, 2013
Wastemobile: Free household hazardous waste collection in Covington, March 15-17

March 2, 2013
Fast response stops overflow at Barton Pump Station

March 1, 2013
King County Green Schools Program honors 8 schools, 2 districts for resource conservation

Feb. 25, 2013
Water quality improvement actions floating into King County's Hicklin Lake

Feb. 25, 2013
Climate change talk highlights benefits of King County's Loop biosolids

Feb. 22, 2013
King County seeks public input for stormwater management program update

Feb. 22, 2013
Maury Island site clean-up and development plans discussed at March 6 meeting

Feb. 21, 2013
Public meeting in Bothell to explain sewer line improvement project, Feb. 28

Feb. 21, 2013
Executive proposes replacing levies to keep King County Parks 'clean, safe and open'

Feb. 20, 2013
Power failure leads to wastewater overflow in West Seattle

Feb. 19, 2013
Turn your dirt around with expert tips from the NW Flower & Garden Show

Feb. 12, 2013
King County Parks, state Department of Natural Resources, restore forestlands

Feb. 11, 2013
Reduce junk mail with free King County service

Feb. 11, 2013
King County Parks' Big Backyard 5K, June 2, features live music, kids' dash and more

Feb. 5, 2013
See and enjoy more of King County Parks through annual Fitness Challenge

Jan. 30, 2013
Agreement to formalize King County's long-term pollution control plan

Jan. 30, 2013
King County, AEG Live forge partnership for Marymoor Park Concert Series

Jan. 30, 2013
King County seeks applications for Youth Sports Facilities grants

Jan. 15, 2013
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste disposal available year-round in King County

Jan. 7, 2013
Birding workshop, plant tours round out Brightwater Center winter events

Jan. 7, 2013
Fremont neighbors invited to wastewater facility design workshop, Jan. 12

Jan. 7, 2013
Nominations sought for King County's Earth Heroes at School awards program

Jan. 3, 2013
Old railroad bridge along Snoqualmie Valley Trail closing Jan. 14-Feb. 14 for safety repairs

Dec. 26, 2012
Several easy and affordable options for Christmas tree recycling

Dec. 20, 2012
Verdict favors King County in Brightwater tunneling lawsuit

Dec. 20, 2012
Crews respond to manhole overflows in Bothell

Dec. 19, 2012
Reminder: Solid waste fee changes Jan. 1, helping ongoing system modernizations

Dec. 19, 2012
King County's Take it Back Network expands to include mattresses

Dec. 18, 2012
Recycling, donating or disposing your 'stuff' can help with moving stress

Dec. 11, 2012
Green Holidays offers consumers fresh ideas to reduce holiday waste

Dec. 1, 2012
Heavy overnight rains lead to manhole overflow in Bothell

Nov. 30, 2012
City of Seattle, King County selected as pilot STAR communities

Nov. 28, 2012
Turn your Christmas tree into evergreen habitat with King County Parks and Swansons Nursery

Nov. 28, 2012
King County presents flood risk reduction strategies at December public meetings

Nov. 28, 2012
Fall City Elementary families help King County learn lessons in reducing holiday food waste

Nov. 27, 2012
King County Community Area Service program hosts December open house series

Nov. 27, 2012
Citizen task force recommends continued levy support of King County parks, trails, open space

Nov. 21, 2012
Save your pipes after the feast by taking used cooking oil to a recycling facility in King County

Nov. 20, 2012
Utility crews respond to Bothell manhole overflow

Nov. 19, 2012
King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall eases and rivers begin to drop

Nov. 19, 2012
King County opens Flood Warning Center as heavy rain lifts flows on Snoqualmie River

Nov. 19, 2012
Utility crews respond quickly to overflow in Seattle's Meadowbrook Park

Nov. 16, 2012
King County Executive seeks to formalize long-term pollution control plan

Nov. 15, 2012
Brightwater-to-Sound wastewater conveyance system begins full operation

Nov. 14, 2012
$60,000 in grants for services from neighborhood cleanups to disaster preparedness

Nov. 8, 2012
Public meeting highlights details on Fremont sewer line replacement project, Nov. 13

Nov. 8, 2012
Celebrate sanitation on 'World Toilet Day'

Oct. 30, 2012
Fall for family fun at Brightwater Center's education events

Oct. 29, 2012 - 6 p.m.
King County closes Flood Warning Center as rain-filled Snoqualmie River recedes

Oct. 29, 2012
King County opens Flood Warning Center as heavy rain lifts flows on Snoqualmie River

Oct. 23, 2012
Snoqualmie Valley Trail bridge repairs require more materials and work, will reopen Oct. 24

Oct. 18, 2012
King County hosts community meeting on Magnolia sewer improvement project, Oct. 20

Oct. 17, 2012
Free scrap metal recycling coming to Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station

Oct. 10, 2012
Levee projects on White River increase public safety near King-Pierce county line

Oct. 9, 2012
Brightwater earns 'Best Project' honors in regional engineering competition

Oct. 5, 2012
Learn about where your garbage goes: King County landfill tour, community meeting set

Oct. 3, 2012
Neighbors' input, technical review guides Barton CSO project design updates

Oct. 3, 2012
Learn about program to train workers for Lower Duwamish cleanup jobs, Oct. 10

Oct. 2, 2012
Take a GeoTour of King County Parks and earn a commemorative coin

Oct. 1, 2012
Leaders stress preparedness, helping neighbors, as King County enters annual flood season

Sept. 28, 2012
King County officials to stress preparedness at annual Flood Awareness Month event, Oct. 1

Sept. 26, 2012
Executive Constantine applauds unanimous vote to adopt long-term pollution control plan

Sept. 26, 2012
Brightwater open house features family fun, educational activities, Sept. 29

Sept. 26, 2012
Executive's budget advances Community Service Area program for better engagement with residents of unincorporated King County

Sept. 25, 2012
King County hosts Oct. 9 meeting on managing wood in rivers

Sept. 25, 2012
Public invited to tour King County's North Beach Pump Station, Sept. 29

Sept. 20, 2012
New state mandate, protecting Puget Sound drive Surface Water Management fee increase

Sept. 19, 2012
King County Parks ready to celebrate finish of Steve Cox Memorial Park tennis court project

Sept. 19, 2012
King County sets Sept. 27 for open house to discuss replacing aging Algona Transfer Station

Sept. 18, 2012
Brightwater Center earns prestigious LEED Platinum certification

Sept. 13, 2012
See returning salmon across Puget Sound this fall during 'Salmon SEEson'

Sept. 12, 2012
Proposed Grand Ridge Park-Mitchell Hill Forest trailhead subject of Sept. 27 King County meeting

Sept. 7, 2012
Wastemobile: Free household hazardous waste collection in Burien/SeaTac area, Sept. 14-16

Sept. 6, 2012
Help keep tabs on native salmon as a Salmon Watcher Program volunteer

Sept. 4, 2012
King County Agriculture Commission talks farmland preservation, Sept. 13 in Issaquah

Sept. 4, 2012
Grow Smart Grow Safe garden products guide OK'd for WSU Master Gardener use

Aug. 30, 2012
Repairs continue along Cedar River Trail; Detour established around work zone

Aug. 29, 2012
Summer is slipping by, but there's still plenty of live music outdoors at King County's Marymoor Park

Aug. 27, 2012
Executive Constantine proposes purchase of Eastside Rail Corridor for trails, rail options

Aug. 27, 2012
Wastemobile: Household Hazardous waste collection comes to Bothell, Aug. 31 - Sept. 2

Aug. 24, 2012
Proposed Green River levee project increases safety for Auburn residents, improves habitat

Aug. 22, 2012
King County's innovative camping container in place at Tolt-MacDonald Park, ready for guests

Aug. 21, 2012
More time to develop ideas for tapping thermal energy from wastewater lines

Aug. 20, 2012
Bond refinancing saves $10.8 million for sewer utility ratepayers

Aug. 20, 2012
Wastemobile: Free household hazardous waste disposal in Covington, Aug. 24-26

Aug. 17, 2012
King County proposes limited deer hunt at Island Center Forest for next 5 hunting seasons

Aug. 16, 2012
King County offers free wildfire safety advice for rural forestland homeowners

Aug. 16, 2012
King County's first Community Solar project poised to shine on Vashon Island

Aug. 8, 2012
Public meeting Aug. 23 as King County Parks continues Big Finn Hill Park trails planning

Aug. 8, 2012
King County continues work to restore habitat along Snoqualmie, Tolt rivers

Aug. 7, 2012
Enjoy the midsummer beauty of Cougar Mountain with 13-mile trail run, Aug. 11

Aug. 3, 2012
Parks managers from around King County working hard to reduce pesticide use

It's prime time for fresh, healthy produce as Executive celebrates region's farmers markets

July 31, 2012
King County continues safe operation of solid waste handling system during ongoing strike

Concerts at Marymoor fans: Volunteer with Parks recycling crew and see shows free

July 30, 2012
Major repairs to Sammamish River Trail in Bothell means closure, detour, Aug. 13-17

July 27, 2012
King County Executive offers grant opportunities in unincorporated areas

July 27, 2012
Vital bridge rehab work requires long-term closure of Snoqualmie Valley Trail section

July 26, 2012
King County, cities urge quick, equitable resolution in strike by Local 117 against Waste Management

July 25, 2012
Check out King County Parks’ latest innovation: a cargo camping container

July 25, 2012
King County Executive honors 92 local companies and non-profits for waste prevention and recycling

July 24, 2012
Executive and Mayor announce innovative partnership for rural protections and urban densities

July 23, 2012
King County celebrates 30 years of protecting open space, forests, and farms 

July 19, 2012
Executive proposes boundaries for seven new Community Service Areas for better engagement with residents

July 13, 2012
King County review of CSO control plan shows no significant environmental impact

July 12, 2012
King County seeks private sector partner to harness thermal energy in wastewater

July 11, 2012
Work out while kids play! King County’s Marymoor Park features new ‘MOMentum’ gym

July 10, 2012
Sandbag removal signals Green River Valley is open for recreation again

July 9, 2012
Bow Lake Transfer Station opens new transfer building, recycling services, as project continues

July 6, 2012
Marymoor Grand Prix features fast-paced velodrome bicycle racing, July 20-21

July 6, 2012
King County flood risk reduction program remains among highest-rated in the nation

July 2, 2012
Sewer utility work requires temporary traffic revisions along 73rd Ave. N.E. in Kenmore

June 29, 2012
King County kicks off river safety campaign in advance of Fourth of July holiday

June 29, 2012
Kids and chemicals don’t mix

June 29, 2012
Trail-run series resumes July 7 at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

June 28, 2012
Sewer improvement work requires temporary closure of Railroad Avenue in Kirkland

June 28, 2012
First Tech Movies@Marymoor opens July 11 with popular musical, ‘Grease’

June 26, 2012
King County Executive proposes $100,000 to continue 4-H youth programs

June 26, 2012
Executive convenes Parks Levy Task Force to recommend funding for King County Parks

June 26, 2012
Utility to save an estimated $10.2 million though bond refinancing

June 20, 2012
Curbside meetings take Barton CSO project info to West Seattle neighbors, June 23 & 24

June 18, 2012
Plan to control stormwater sewer overflows underscores King County’s commitment to water quality

June 18, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection event in Kirkland, June 29-July 1

June 15, 2012
Executive calls for partnership with Army Corps to restore salmon habitat on Enumclaw Plateau

June 15, 2012
Time is short to get your company’s name on County’s waste prevention, recycling list

June 13, 2012
Executive congratulates 4 King County Green Schools Program schools for new national honor

June 12, 2012
King County receives national award for innovative alkaline battery recycling program

June 12, 2012
Join King County Parks’ recycling, waste reduction crew and see Marymoor concerts – free!

June 12, 2012
King County Green Schools Program honors 64 schools, 2 districts for conservation

June 12, 2012
King County’s clean-water utility earns national environmental awards

June 7, 2012
King County warns Cedar River boaters of hazard from log jam in Maple Valley

June 7, 2012
Brightwater Education and Community Center recognized for excellence in civic design

June 6, 2012
Wastemobile: Free household hazardous waste disposal in Covington, June 15-17

June 4, 2012
Employees respond to overflow at Barton Pump Station

June 1, 2012
King County plans tree harvest, forest rehab on Taylor Mountain Forest parcel

June 1, 2012
King County Sheriff deputies bringing seasonal safety patrols to regional trail system

June 1, 2012
King County accepting applications for Lower Duwamish Green Grants through July 6

May 30, 2012
Zipline proponent withdraws plan for King County’s Gold Creek Park

May 24, 2012
Community meeting on May 30 highlights West Seattle sewer improvement project

May 24, 2012
Pipe connection work requires temporary closure of a section of West Commodore Way

May 24, 2012
King County Parks seeks community input on trails plan for Big Finn Hill Park

May 24, 2012
King County, Friends of Island Center Forest seek volunteers for June 16 work party

May 23, 2012
Employee-inspired efficiencies spark a new crop of King County ‘Energy Heroes’

May 18, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection event in Enumclaw, June 8-10

May 17, 2012
Historic preservation stars to be honored at 12th annual John D. Spellman Awards

May 16, 2012
Brief delays from work on short stretch of King County’s Burke-Gilman Trail near Kenmore

May 11, 2012
King County urges caution on rivers that are high, swift, cold from big mountain snowpack

May 9, 2012
Pavement, other improvements coming to East Lake Sammamish Trail in Issaquah

May 8, 2012
Meeting to focus on sewer line replacement project in Fremont, May 15

May 8, 2012
Join a community discussion at North Beach CSO design workshop, May 12

May 7, 2012
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and King County Parks celebrate Duthie Hill Park completion

May 7, 2012
Wastemobile in Renton May 25-27, offers free and easy household hazardous waste disposal

May 4, 2012
Fun and learning at the Sammamish Watershed Festival, May 15-17

May 3, 2012
King County urges community preparation during Wildfire Awareness Week, May 6-12

May 3, 2012
King County, Friends of Island Center Forest seek volunteers for May 12 work party

May 2, 2012
King County looking for ‘Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling’

April 27, 2012
King County reminds boaters to steer clear of data buoys on lakes Washington, Sammamish

April 26, 2012
Executive lauds Pepsi and 76 other local companies for preventing industrial pollution

April 23, 2012
King County Executive congratulates Issaquah School District on earning recognition for resource conservation

April 23, 2012
June 6 meeting set to discuss proposed zipline feature in King County’s Gold Creek Park

April 23, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection comes to Bothell, May 11-13

April 20, 2012
Proposed sewer rate kept below projections with $1.9 million in new operating efficiencies 

April 19, 2012
King County seeks partners to invest in solar panels at County facilities

April 19, 2012
Invasive weeds get the boot, salmon get a boost, with King County grant awards

April 18, 2012
Lake Sammamish kokanee get boost on road to recovery with Earth Week fish release 

April 17, 2012
Trail run series returns to King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

April 17, 2012
Go green at the grocery store for Earth Day

April 17, 2012
King County bridges the gap in Three Forks Natural Area habitat with property purchase 

April 13, 2012
Get your tickets now for King County Parks’ Marymoor concerts – a summertime tradition

April 12, 2012
King County Earth Week events offer chances to learn more, do more about environment

April 12, 2012
King County poised to join local communities that support tobacco-free policies in busiest areas of parks

April 11, 2012
Improve your environment with Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection events

April 9, 2012
Learn about where your garbage goes: Tour King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill

April 9, 2012
King County prepares update to flood plan for continued protection of people, property

April 5, 2012
King County continues ongoing dialogue with landfill neighbors at April 25 meeting

April 4, 2012
New technology makes North American debut on a Ballard tunneling project

March 30, 2012
Celebration coming to recognize completion of King County’s Grand Ridge Park Trail

March 30, 2012
See how King County protects environment; 2011 DNRP annual report now available

March 30, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection in Redmond, April 13-15

March 28, 2012
King County warns Green River boaters of hazard from fallen tree near Flaming Geyser

March 28, 2012
King County honoring its Earth Heroes

March 22, 2012
Green stormwater infrastructure sites identified for further study in West Seattle

March 20, 2012
King County targets 3 new invasive plants

March 20, 2012
Stretch your food budget by growing veggies in one of King County’s popular garden plots 

March 20, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection in Des Moines, March 30-April 1

March 15, 2012
Get the latest on Maury Island park planning and clean-up processes at April 3 meeting

March 14, 2012
Learn forest stewardship via online course, Vashon workshops, from King County and WSU

March 14, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection to Bothell-Kenmore, March 23-25

March 13, 2012
Take a hike, or a ride, on a more enjoyable Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park

March 13, 2012
Community events and family fun on tap for World Water Day celebration

March 12, 2012
Celebrate re-opening of Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park, March 13

March 9, 2012
Settlement spurs investment in clean-water equipment upgrades, environmental grants

March 8, 2012
King County Parks’ Big Backyard 5K, May 20 features live music, kids’ dash and more

March 5, 2012
Learn about agricultural drainage assistance at any of 3 King County workshops in March

Feb. 27, 2012
Agriculture Commission to explore strategies that make small farms viable in King County

Feb. 24, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection starts March 9 in Covington

Feb. 23, 2012
Employees’ fast action protects treatment plant, water quality following diesel spill

Feb. 22, 2012
Water releases from dam expected to bring Green River to Phase III flood alert level

Feb. 22, 2012
Controlled dam releases bring Green River to Phase II flood alert level

Feb. 21, 2012
More rain brings Snoqualmie River up to Phase III flood alert level 

Feb. 21, 2012
Tolt River rises to Phase III flood alert level, Snoqualmie at Phase II, as rainfall persists 

Feb. 21, 2012
King County opens Flood Warning Center to monitor rivers as heavy rainfall hits region 

Feb. 21, 2012
King County seeks public input for update of stormwater management plan 

Feb. 15, 2012
King County honored by NACWA Environmental Achievement Awards 

Feb. 15, 2012
King County seeks applications for Youth Sports Facilities grants 

Feb. 14, 2012
Help is available for farmers interested in building, repairing livestock-saving farm pads 

Feb. 10, 2012
Sustainable EnviroStars businesses featured at Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Landscapers, garden designers use fewer chemicals for healthy, beautiful gardens

Feb 9, 2012
‘Cavalia’ and King County offer special access for therapeutic riding center participants 

Feb 9, 2012
King County restores recycling services at two rural solid waste facilities

Feb 9, 2012
Swedish Medical Center grounds crews go green and save money, earn EnviroStars honor

Feb 8, 2012
Study reveals complex picture of greenhouse gas emissions in King County

Feb 8, 2012
King County launches Loop at the NW Flower & Garden Show 

Feb 2, 2012
Expert review of river and floodplain projects recommends more, earlier public engagement

Feb. 1, 2012
Meeting provides green stormwater infrastructure project updates, Feb. 8 

Feb. 1, 2012
Free wood debris recycling continues Feb. 4-5 for King County residents affected by storms 

Jan. 31, 2012
King County Green Schools Program honors four schools for resource conservation 

Jan. 31, 2012
Wastemobile: Weekly household hazardous waste service at the Auburn SuperMall 

Jan. 30, 2012
Flood Warning Center closes, as rain eases and Snoqualmie River flows recede

Jan. 29, 2012
Flood Warning Center opens as river levels rise

Jan. 27, 2012
King County meeting Feb. 7 for public input on federal grant to help clean Maury Island site

Jan. 27, 2012
King County’s residents weigh in on river management priorities through survey

Jan. 26, 2012
Special wood debris-recycling events set to help King County residents recover from storms

Jan. 26, 2012
Section of Bellevue Way down to two lanes for sewer utility work, Jan. 27-29

Jan. 25, 2012
Brightwater project honored with state engineering achievement awards

Jan. 25, 2012
Infrastructure investments top 2012 priority list for clean-water utility

Jan. 23, 2012
Executive praises passage of market-based tool for protecting wetlands, boosting growth

Jan. 13, 2012
Meeting offers updates on North Beach sewer improvement project, Jan. 25
Project staff to discuss siting and design decisions, answer questions

Jan. 13, 2012
King County hosts upcoming meetings on South Magnolia CSO project, Jan. 21 & Feb 15
Project staff to share technical information, overview of construction

January 13, 2012
Volunteer for Feb. 4 native plant salvage and help keep King County naturally green

January 9, 2012
King County Parks’ Big Backyard 5K, May 20 features live music, kids’ dash and more

January 9, 2012
King County seeks nominations for Earth Heroes at School awards

January 3, 2012
Several easy and affordable options for Christmas tree recycling in King County

Media Contacts

Logan Harris
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: 206-263-6550
logan.harris@kingcounty.gov

Doug Williams
Media Relations Coordinator
Phone: 206-296-8304
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Kate Karpf
Communications Specialist
Phone: 206-263-7147
kate.karpf@kingcounty.gov

Tim O'Leary
Multi-Media Specialist
Phone: 206-263-7345
tim.oleary@kingcounty.gov

Glynnis Vaughan
Marketing Program Manager
Phone: 206-296-1980
glynnis.vaughan@kingcounty.gov

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