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Sept. 1, 2005
King County opens new Elliott Bridge
King County Executive Ron Sims and local citizens celebrated the opening of an $18 million bridge across the Cedar River east of Renton today. The new Elliott Bridge replaces a narrow, deteriorating 93-year-old span that was still carrying as many as 14,000 vehicles a day.

Aug. 31, 2005
Sims announces preparedness forum on pandemic flu
As part of King County's ongoing initiative in preparing for the possibility of a pandemic flu, King County Executive Ron Sims today announced the creation of a pandemic flu forum with key regional business leaders, and committed his support for ongoing community preparedness efforts.

Aug. 31, 2005
Fall Northwest Natural Yard Days offers free workshops, retailer discounts
Fall is time for planting and time for the annual Northwest Natural Yard Days! This promotion offers discounts of more than 20 percent on environmentally friendly gardening products, and free workshops to encourage gardeners to plant this autumn. The program is throughout King County Sept.1-30, 2005.

Aug. 30, 2005
Local voters' pamphlet and absentee ballots arrive in mailboxes this week
This week when 585,000 absentee voters in King County open their Primary ballot packages they will see the familiar pick-a-party ballot which debuted last year.

Aug. 29, 2005
A new King County hotline makes reporting illegal dumpsites easier
Illegal dumpsites can attract rats, can pollute our rivers and streams, and may contaminate wells if the dumpsite contains hazardous chemicals. If it's not cleaned up quickly, it can invite more illegal dumping.

Aug. 29, 2005
Budget Committee to hold hearing on veterans’ levy
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold a public hearing to take testimony on the proposed increase in the property tax levy to fund regional human service programs for veterans, military personnel and their families on Wednesday, August 31.

Aug. 26, 2005
600 Poll workers needed to work election day
After Sylvia Bushnell retired eight years ago, being a poll worker for King County Elections helped her stay engaged with her community. She found the work so rewarding this year will be her sixth working the polls.

Aug. 25, 2005
Husky football at Qwest Field
The Huskies meet Air Force at Qwest Field, September 3rd. Metro and Bob Walsh Enterprises are providing non-stop shuttle service for this game from five area park and ride lots to Qwest Field. For only $3.00 each way, eliminate driving and parking hassles. See the Park & Ride Locations map.

Aug. 25, 2005
Public Health reports one case of imported measles
Public Health - Seattle & King County is announcing one confirmed case of measles in an adult traveler who acquired the disease abroad. The infected person visited public areas in King County while contagious and may have exposed other persons to the disease. Also known as rubeola, measles is a potentially severe disease caused by the measles virus.

Aug. 24, 2005
Public invited to King County conference Oct. 27 on planning for climate change
King County will sponsor the 2005 Climate Change Conference, "The Future Ain't What It Used to Be: Planning for Climate Disruption," from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Qwest Field, Conference Center, Seattle.

Aug. 24, 2005
Cook Memorial Bench dedication ceremony, Sunday, Aug. 28
A public ceremony honoring Brian Cook for the largest single-donor cash gift in King County Parks history is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, in the county's Big Finn Hill Park.

Aug. 24, 2005
Bumbershoot transit services
Over Labor Day weekend, Metro will be providing transit service to the 35th annual Bumbershoot festival. This large-scale arts festival features more than 2,500 artists on more than 20 stages and venues at the Seattle Center.

Aug. 24, 2005
Labor Day transit and customer services
Transit, commuter and customer service information for the holiday weekend.

Aug. 23, 2005
King County selects vendor for wellness assessment, cornerstone of Health Reform Initiative
King County's efforts to control health care costs and improve the health of its workforce took a major step forward this week with the selection of a vendor that will help both employees and their families take ownership of their health and health care.

Aug. 23, 2005
Midway Park to reopen Saturday, Aug. 27
The City of Des Moines will officially open its newly renovated Midway Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new playground. The event will include games for the kids and food and refreshments for local residents.

Aug. 22, 2005
Logan unveils improvements to King County Elections
More training for poll workers, increased effort to remove felons and deceased voters from voter rolls and quality control procedures are among the improvements made in King County Elections in preparation for the 2005 elections, Elections Director Dean Logan said in a presentation today before the King County Council.

Aug. 19, 2005
King County Animal Shelters full,
Special adoption prices for cat lovers
King County animal shelters are full, which means a great deal for cat lovers. Through the end of August, cat lovers can adopt an adult feline for just the cost of a pet license -- $20. And kittens are just $40 at the King County animal shelters in Kent and Crossroads – that’s about one-half the regular adoption fee of $75.

Aug. 18, 2005
King County Elections fills key quality control position
King County has hired its first ever elections quality assurance manager, a key new staff member in the continued effort to improve elections operations.

Aug. 18, 2005
King County issues Request for Qualifications on elections turnaround team
King County today invited independent, outside firms to submit proposals to serve as the “turnaround team” that will lead King County’s elections office in transforming its agency culture. The firm that is selected will include managerial, organizational and elections operations experts. King County Executive Ron Sims is giving the turnaround team a mandate to implement critical organizational and operational improvements in the County’s elections system.

Aug. 18, 2005
Parking changes coming to White Center
Changes are coming for street parking in White Center, due to a high accident rate near the intersection of 16th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Roxbury Street.

Aug. 18, 2005
Semanski Bridge near Enumclaw to close for one month
The King County Road Services Division will close the Semanski Bridge on 252nd Avenue Southeast, just south of the Enumclaw-Buckley Road (State Route 410), for one month beginning Monday, Aug. 22.

Aug. 18, 2005
South Park Bridge closed Saturday and Sunday
The King County Road Services Division will close the South Park Bridge over the Duwamish River on 14th/16th Avenue South for repairs to the bridge deck during the day on Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21. The bridge will be closed each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 18, 2005
King County helps fund Vashon Island oyster restoration projects
Representatives from NOAA, marine habitat experts, King County, elected representatives and local residents are celebrating the first native oyster planting on Vashon Island, tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.

Aug. 18, 2005
600 poll workers needed to work Election Day
King County Elections needs 600 poll workers to work the September 20 Primary and November 8 General Election. Poll workers are responsible for opening polling places on Election Day and instructing voters on proper voting procedures.

Aug. 18, 2005
Marymoor Park houses Dasani 'Blue Bikes' program
King County Executive Ron Sims, Dasani, Rails to Trails Conservancy, local supporters and cyclists kicked off the Dasani "Blue Bikes" community bicycle program at Marymoor Park on Wednesday, Aug. 17. King County residents now have free access to 20 brand new Trek Cruiser Classic bicycles to ride on some of the regions most beautiful trails at no cost.

Aug. 17, 2005
The Time is Ripe to Eat Local – King County celebrates local harvest at Westlake Plaza
Passersby at Westlake Park found out today just how easy it is to get fresh, and eat healthy, as King County Executive Ron Sims recognized Aug. 13-20 as Get Fresh Week.

Aug. 16, 2005
Seahawks transit service
The Seahawks and Metro Transit are providing non-stop shuttle service for Seahawks home games from five area park and ride lots to Qwest Field.

Aug. 16, 2005
Immunize now for the 2005-06 school year
Now is the time to make sure you keep your child healthy, safe and in school during this new school year by assuring all immunizations are up to date.

Aug. 16, 2005
Mobile household hazardous waste collection services return to Kent
Missed out on spring cleaning? The summer household hazardous waste collection season has begun and the King County Wastemobile will be in Kent the last two weekends in August to pick up discarded household hazardous waste.

Aug. 15, 2005
King County seeks medical plan and pharmacy benefit companies to educate patients, improve health care quality, and hold down costs
King County is currently seeking proposals to administer its employee medical and pharmacy benefit plans. The goal is to create an integrated, innovative set of programs and services that support the county’s overall Health Reform Initiative.

Aug. 11, 2005
Election officials seek court order to remove felon from Primary ballot
King County today cancelled the registration of James C. Garrett and announced they will seek a court order to remove his name from the Primary ballot.

Aug. 10, 2005
Report helps King County DNRP see how it measures up, improve service delivery
Building on efforts to stimulate a performance-based culture, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) has released its third annual performance measurement report, titled Measuring for Results-2004. This report supports county-wide efforts to use data to make informed decisions, improve services, and communicate successes and challenges to King County customers and residents.

Aug. 9, 2005
Jail health program receives national accreditation
King County jails continue to be recognized for their efficient and well-managed health care services.

Aug. 9, 2005
Waste not, want not, Wastemobile wants your hazardous waste Wastemobile visits Maple Valley, Aug. 12-14
Are you a fan of drive thru coffee shops and curbside pick ups? Then the King County Wastemobile may be your next favorite service. The Wastemobile is coming out to Maple Valley to pick up discarded household hazardous waste.

Aug. 8, 2005
Public's help needed to identify Green River victim
The Sheriff's Office needs the help of the public to identify a victim of convicted Green River killer Gary Ridgway, probably one of his first homicides.

Aug. 4, 2005
King County park events: Friday, Aug. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 14
Baseball lovers bring a blanket, lawn chair, your dog and friends to outdoor movie night this Wednesday at Marymoor Park.

Aug. 4, 2005
Metro and Bellevue deliver transit info in many languages
Language barriers often prevent non-English speaking residents from understanding and using the transportation options available in their community. So, King County Metro Transit and the City of Bellevue are testing a new concept in the Crossroads area that provides neighbor-to-neighbor transportation advice.

Aug. 2, 2005
Brightwater called an 'extraordinary facility' by awards jury for landscape architects organization
King County's Brightwater Siting Project has earned an Award of Honor in analysis and planning from the American Society of Landscape Architects, or ASLA. The awards jury said King County conducted a "very complete site analysis" for the "extraordinary facility."

Aug. 2, 2005
Flick pick: Outdoor movies are coming to King County's Marymoor Park
Stars are shining bright in August at King County's Marymoor Park for the First Tech Movies @ Marymoor. Audiences will see their favorite stars ranging from the talents of Keira Knightley to Dennis Quaid to Eugene Levy.

Aug. 2, 2005
King County Executive Ron Sims informs Council of plan to implement Elections Task Force recommendations
King County Executive Ron Sims has notified King County Council Chair Larry Phillips of his intention to translate the final recommendations of the Independent Task Force on Elections into a package of action items that will be transmitted to the County Council upon their return from summer recess in mid-August.

Aug. 1, 2005
Ground broken on final link of East Lake Sammamish Trail
As soon as January 2006, people could be able to walk, jog and bike the entire East Lake Sammamish Trail. King County Executive Ron Sims' vision for an eastside destination public trail finally became reality today when ground was broken on the Sammamish portion of the East Lake Sammamish Trail. Litigation held up construction of this portion of the trail for five years, but in May King County finally received all permits necessary to begin construction.

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