Author: Chad Lewis
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Protected: King County Parks to complete major upgrades for Dockton Park and Marina with a community celebration Saturday
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Outdoor movies return to King County’s Marymoor Park this summer with food trucks, entertainment, dog-friendly activities
Summary Outdoor movies return to King County’s Marymoor Park on July 8, as the KeyBank Movies at Marymoor series launches its 22nd season of outdoor films, entertainment, and food trucks. Events run weekly through Aug. 26. News This summer, moviegoers can…
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King County officials urge extra caution on rivers after December flooding created new potential drowning hazards
Summary King County officials are urging residents to be extra cautious at rivers due to the historic December flooding that changed conditions and created new potential hazards in rivers throughout the region. News King County officials are urging the public to be extra cautious on rivers this summer after major flooding this past December changed conditions and created new potential drowning hazards. They also warn that Lake Washington and…
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Executive Zahilay announces leadership transition at Department of Natural Resources and Parks
John Taylor, who has served as a member of Executive Zahilay’s Cabinet leading the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, has accepted a CEO position at the Cascade Water Alliance.
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New sewer rate proposal transmitted to reliably operate King County’s wastewater system, protecting water quality and public health
A new sewer rate proposal for 2027 would provide King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division the resources it needs to protect water quality and public health while outlining specific actions to achieve long-term affordability.
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Executive Zahilay announces plan to purchase Skyway Park Bowl as location for Skyway Community Center
King County Parks has agreed to purchase a 3.82-acre property next to Skyway Park as the site for Skyway’s first community center, a location highly preferred by community representatives.
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VIDEO: King County is working with communities to promote forest canopy in urban unincorporated areas
Summary The Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ new Urban Forestry Program is conducting a study that will prioritize forest enhancement projects in unincorporated communities, building on decades of progress for rural forests. News A study launched this spring by the King County Department of Natural…
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Executive Zahilay joins partners for a tour of Wilburton Trestle, a project transforming the 1,000-foot-long wooden structure into a scenic trail bridge for Eastrail
A unique capital project that is converting the 122-year-old Wilburton Trestle into a scenic trail bridge for Eastrail in Bellevue has reached a major milestone.
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Federal clean energy tax credits accelerate King County’s climate goals with projects that prevent pollution and save taxpayers millions
From installing rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations, to building battery backup systems and deploying electric vehicle fleets, King County continues making progress toward ambitious climate goals that cut greenhouse gas emissions and help communities prepare for climate impacts. Thanks to the work of a cross-department workgroup, some of the County’s investments in sustainability are being delivered with a reduced price tag. The…
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Celebrating winners of the 24th John D. Spellman Awards, King County’s highest honor for historic preservation
Celebrating winners of the 24th John D. Spellman Awards, King County’s highest honor for historic preservation