Thanks to everyone who joined me for the 2009 kickoff of the King County Water Taxi at West Seattle’s Seacrest Park on April 5. The Water Taxi brought along a little bit of summer, with temperatures nearing 70 degrees. A great time was had by all.

The King County Ferry District took over service of the Water Taxi from King County Metro Transit in April 2008. For more information, go to kingcountyferries.org.

For  Water Taxi schedules, call (206) 553-3000 (TTY 206-684-1739) or go to http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/oto/water_taxi.html.

County Council announces intention to get out of animal shelter business, partner with community organizations

The culture of King County's animal services system is so far beyond repair that the County should get out of that line of business, said three County Councilmembers, who announced their support for the idea of partnering with a community agency to provide shelter services. Learn more...

View scenes from the Town Hall Meeting on Caring for our Animals.

Constantine honored with state historic preservation award

Councilmember Dow Constantine was honored for his role in saving downtown Seattle's First United Methodist Church sanctuary with a 2008 Washington State Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation. Constantine received the Special Achievement Award, which he shared with developer Kevin Daniels, at a May 13 ceremony in Olympia's Legislative Building. A total of ten awards were given to Washington citizens, organizations, and companies by the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer. Read more...

King County Ferry District

The Ferry District has adopted a work plan and funding for Vashon ferry, Water Taxi, and 5 demonstration routes across Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Nearly a century after a "Mosquito Fleet" of small boats linked the communities that ring Lake Washington and Puget Sound, the Board of the King County Ferry District on Nov. 13 adopted a 2008 work plan, budget, and funding for operation of Vashon passenger-only ferry service, year-round operation of the popular Water Taxi, and five demonstration routes crossing those same bodies of water. Learn More...
Watch: King County Connects - Ferry District [RealPlayer needed]

White Center Park renamed in honor of King County Sheriff's deputy Steve Cox

A community celebration was held on Saturday, April 5 to mark the renaming of White Center Park as "Steve Cox Memorial Park" in honor of fallen King County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Cox. Learn more...