2008 News Archive

South King County celebrates Flag Day
In a state heavily populated with veterans, (Washington contains over 670,000 veterans) there are few holidays more important than Flag Day.

von Reichbauer hosts County Council in Federal Way to discuss County Charter
The city of Federal Way played host to the Metropolitan King County Council and more than 75 county residents on June 16 as a special Town Hall meeting was held at the Federal Way Community Center. The Town Hall, a special meeting of the Council’s Committee of the Whole, examined the final recommendations of the 2007-2008 King County Charter Review Commission, a citizen panel that has met 55 times over the past year and has proposed updates to the county charter for consideration for the November ballot.

New sewer rate promotes cost stability over the next two years
Monthly rate of $31.90 comes in lower than earlier projections; growth still pays for growth

Crackdown on drug houses introduced by Dunn for safety of neighborhoods
Sheriff would notify landlords of criminal activity on their properties

County Council calls for clear reports on County’s performance
Annual scorecard and “State of the County” report to be published online

Purchase of Kruckeberg Garden commemorated
Local citizens and officials gather in Shoreline to celebrate the preservation of botanic garden for public use

County candidates could declare party preference under new alternative to I-26
Alternative to initiative making offices non-partisan will appear on August primary ballot

“Green Cleaning:” King County to examine ways to provide environmentally friendly cleaning
Council approves studying expansion of County’s environmental purchasing program

County Council approves grant plan for pedestrian improvements on Issaquah-Fall City Road
Students walking to school at the Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus along busy Issaquah-Fall City Road will see some pedestrian safety improvements this fall, prior to construction of a larger sidewalk project in 2009.

Performance audit of Metro Transit ordered by King County Council
More efficient operations sought in light of skyrocketing fuel costs