2008 News Archive

No increase in Vashon passenger-only ferry fares
District maintains rates previously established by state Ferry Division

East King County won’t get Regional Voting Center
When King County switches to all-vote-by-mail elections next year, East King County will not host a site for accessible voting machines for those with disabilities to vote in person.

Greater cooperation, safer neighborhoods: Council adopts Dunn Drug House Legislation
Sheriff may now notify landlords of criminal activity on their properties

Crews racing to complete emergency levee repairs before winter
Kent levees protect homes, businesses, SR 167

Public health services in jeopardy from King County budget shortfall
Legislature must act on stable funding source for public health

Councilmember Lambert accepts national heritage preservation award
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert recently was invited to represent King County at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) annual Excellence Awards to accept a Best Practices recognition.

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr and Councilmember Kathy Lambert to appear at Town Hall Meeting in Redmond Ridge
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr and Metropolitan King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert will appear at a public meeting on Thursday, July 31 at the Rosa Park Elementary School in Redmond Ridge to discuss the ramifications of budget cuts to the Sheriff's Office in 2008 and 2009.

Council places five proposed amendments to King County Charter on November ballot
Candidate qualifications, anti-discrimination and budget timelines among measures