August 27, 2008
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Southbound 98th Ave Open for Morning Commute

The southbound lane of 98th Avenue NE from NE 116th Street to NE 120th Street in Kirkland is expected to be open by early morning for tomorrow’s peak ...
City of Kirkland  Release Date: 8/25/2008 6:26:00 PM

Kirkland's 98th Ave Closed Due to Main Water Break

Kirkland's 98th Ave Closed Due to Main Water Break

The City of Kirkland public safety departments, in cooperation with the Northshore Utility District (NUD), are responding to a water main break in the...
City of Kirkland  Release Date: 8/25/2008 2:40:00 PM

Reward Offered for Rainier Recycling Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Captain Kyle Ohashi, City of Kent253-856-4481 office

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Kent Fire   Release Date: 8/18/2008 11:52:00 AM

Smog Watch cancelled - pscleanair.org

Effective immediately, the Smog Watch called last Thursday for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties is cancelled.  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 8/17/2008 12:21:00 PM

Beat the heat: How to stay cool

Beat the heat: How to stay cool

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - This weekend’s expected high temperatures have prompted local health officials to urge everyone to stay cool and safe while ...
Public Health - Seattle & King County  Release Date: 8/15/2008 3:58:00 PM

Road closure on Vashon Island begins Monday, Aug. 18

Road closure on Vashon Island begins Monday, Aug. 18

Southwest 204th Street just west of 111th Avenue Southwest on Vashon Island is scheduled to close at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18 for up to one month, while...
King County  Release Date: 8/15/2008 12:15:00 PM

Hot, Stagnant Weather Alert!

Emergency Management - At 10AM this morning, a weather warning activates regarding hot weather for the Puget Sound and possible air stagnation. The op...  More...
Snohomish County  Release Date: 8/15/2008 9:55:00 AM

Smog Watch in effect for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties

August 14, 2008 – A Smog Watch has been called by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties. http://www.psclean...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 8/14/2008 10:31:00 AM

Summer Safety Tips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Captain Kyle Ohashi, City of Kent253-856-4481 office<  More...
Kent Fire   Release Date: 6/27/2008 10:43:00 AM

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