2008 News Archive

Getting tough on illegal dumping: Dunn introduces legislation to strengthen current dumping laws
Violators would help pay for cleanup of property

Local swimming enthusiasts take pride in Michael Phelps and other Olympic swimmers with regional ties
With the Twenty Ninth Olympiad underway in Beijing, China, the eyes of the world and our community are fixated on a venue known as the “Water Cube.” China’s National Aquatics Center is hosting the Olympic pool competition from August 9th through August 17th, and the American team with regional ties has been making waves.

Town Hall Meeting to focus on Metro Transit suburban expansion amid major funding challenges
Meeting increased demand with decreased revenue

“High Tide” for Water Taxi
July is third straight month with double-digit ridership increase

Board of Health calls on Legislature for stable, long-term financing for public health
Next step: recommendations on specific sources for local option funding

Council adopts public safety, health and quality of life as top priorities for 2009 budget deliberations
First focus to be on reducing or eliminating non-essential programs

Phillips: County to lead development of green collar jobs
Combating global warming opportunity to improve lives

King County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit debuts new helicopter
Last Thursday (July 31) the King County Sheriff's Office, along with Pierce County S.O. and Snohomish County S.O., introduced the new “Guardian One” helicopter, a tri-county asset to fight crime, search for missing persons, and serve as an invaluable, life-saving platform during a natural disaster or terrorist incident.

Public safety, health and quality of life proposed as top priorities for Council’s 2009 budget deliberations
Executive directed to examine specific budget areas for efficiencies

One more proposed King County Charter amendment placed on November ballot
Measure would raise signature threshold for citizen initiatives to amend the charter, and is accompanied by companion legislation to extend time for signature gathering