Tag: King County
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‘Transparent and well-defined financial management practices’: Leading agencies re-affirm high credit ratings for King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division
Moody’s and S&P Global recently released high credit ratings for King County’s upcoming bond issuance, citing long-term planning, “strong financial management,” and “transparent and well-defined financial management practices” in rationale statements.
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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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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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Update: King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall eases and river levels drop
Summary King County closed its Flood Warning Center at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, after monitoring minor to moderate flooding along several rivers since Tuesday evening, March 17, when a potent atmospheric river pushed through the region and sent…
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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
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VIDEO: A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be an effective model for collective impact
A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be a successful model for collective impact
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Staying prepared: learn about King County flood phases and using county resources to be ready this flood season
It’s rainy! The Snoqualmie River is already in flood phase 1, and there is a chance of river and coastal flooding tonight. What does a flood phase mean anyway? Read on to find out. Flooding can happen anywhere it rains,…
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Update: Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station reopens after completion of critical infrastructure improvements
The Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station is back to normal operations following a months-long floor resurfacing project to keep this critical public facility operational for years to come. The Solid Waste Division is grateful to the community and our customers…