2008 News Archive

Council places Skykomish Fire District annexation vote on August ballot
Fire District will provide increased fire protection service, emergency medical services

Dunn calls for study to examine potentially harmful biofuel impacts
Alarming new data cites environmental risk, unintended consequences

Council preserves options for rail and trail in historic agreement with Port to bring Eastside Rail Corridor into public ownership
Purchase of 26-mile easement authorized for interim trail to promote dual use

Public campaign financing: County Council Town Hall to examine “voter-owned” elections
Seven states and the city of Portland, Oregon, run public campaign financing systems, and some say it’s time for King County to join the “voter-owned” elections movement.

County plugs into next-generation hybrid vehicles
Council approves study to explore charging stations at Metro Park and Rides

von Reichbauer honors environmental visionaries at first annual “Hylebos Day” in Federal Way
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer presented warm words and an honorary plaque dedicated to the late Ilene and Francis Marckx at the first annual “Hylebos Day” at the West Hylebos Wetlands Park in Federal Way on Saturday, May 3.

Dunn expands bus service to SE King County
The Metropolitan King County Council today passed its annual transit service change ordinance, in which it makes major additions and changes to the Metro transit system. King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who serves as Chair of the Regional Transit Committee, was able to add significant bus service for Southeast King County.

County Council calls for rebid of federal tanker contract
Motion declares support for aerospace machinists and workers

Councilmember Bob Ferguson meets with Crista seniors to discuss county issues
Crista residents got front-row seats for a discussion of King County government as Metropolitan King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson spent an afternoon at the Crista Senior Community meeting with residents and taking questions.

Meeting of King County Veterans and Human Services Levy Oversight Boards held in Shoreline
Members of the Veterans and Human Services Levy Citizens Oversight Boards met in Shoreline April 24 to provide updates on funded projects.