Tag: King County
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UPDATE: King County Flood Warning Center closes with rainfall easing and river levels dropping
Nov. 1, 20259:15 p.m.With rainfall easing and river levels dropping across eastern King County, the Flood Warning Center closed at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, following an afternoon of closely monitoring minor flooding along the Snoqualmie River. The Flood…
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Healthy floodplains and resilient communities: A discussion with King County Flood Warning Center staff
It’s 4:30 p.m., you’re still at work when you get a flood alert saying the Snoqualmie River has reached phase 2 – minor flooding is expected in low lying areas. Because you know that driving through floodwaters is dangerous, you…
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Don’t be caught off guard: Possible flooding risk early in the King County flood season
Seasonal weather predictions for this fall and winter predict a pattern similar to last year, including, an enhanced risk of snow and possible flooding early in the season, followed by neutral conditions later in winter and early spring. No matter…
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Zero Waste Washington concludes farm plastic waste reduction project that illuminates both barriers and potential solutions for reducing plastic waste on local farms
The ubiquity of plastic and the efforts to manage it sustainably is a difficult challenge for farmers to tackle. From greenhouse film to packaging materials, plastic is everywhere, and while these materials are crucial for farm operations, options for conveniently…
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Parks, People, and Public Service: Honoring the Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellows
King County Parks is proud to celebrate Zeinab Al-mohanawy, recently honored by the King County Council as one of this year’s Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellows. During her yearlong fellowship, Zeinab worked with Parks staff on community engagement and public…
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King County Parks Levy Grants Keep Bustling Community Aquatic Centers Afloat
The impact of investments from the King County Parks Levy extends far beyond parks and regional trails—those funds also support and enhance community pools and aquatic centers across the county. Throughout its duration, the voter-approved 2020-2025 Parks Levy has granted…
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A ‘berry’ magnificent journey: how buying and eating local summer fruits helps strengthen our regional economy
After many months of waiting, summer is finally here. The days are long, vacations are nearing, and if you are reading this then you already know that summer is an exciting time for enjoying an abundance of locally grown food. …
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National food waste solutions summit provides King County Solid Waste Division opportunity to highlight local efforts
Nationwide, between 30-40% of all food and beverages are wasted and in King County, about 17% of what goes to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is food, much of it still edible. All that food emits methane, a potent greenhouse…
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Emmy and seven national awards for achievements in news, social, video, graphic arts, web design, and multicultural outreach
Our communications staff recently received a combined seven awards at two national conferences, recognizing achievements in news media, social media, video production, web design, graphic art, and multicultural outreach. On the same night they received the Golden Post Award at…
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With USDA cuts and threats to SNAP benefits, local hunger relief organizations are urging the public to mobilize in support of food assistance
Food banks and hunger relief organizations across the region are facing unprecedented challenges as they grapple with the lingering effects of the pandemic, rising food costs, and impending federal funding cuts to United States Department of Agriculture food programs and…