2013 News Archive

County Councilmembers Dunn, Patterson and Sheriff Urquhart urge support for federal funding of air traffic controllers at Renton Municipal Airport
Staff reduction could impact local economy and public safety 

Councilmembers: Inspections and funding for maintenance vital for transportation infrastructure
 

Hague, Lambert recognized for their efforts to aid survivors of domestic violence
Councilmembers honored at annual LifeWire Dinner with Norm Maleng Award 

Council adopts Dembowski amendment on interim structure for King County’s Public Defense System
Providing ability to assign cases to outside counsel, establishing taskforce to preserve innovative thinking, promote efficiencies  

King County proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week
 

King County Council Honors Congressman Norm Dicks
Long career in public service serving the people of Washington State 

County Council adopts interim structure for new Department of Public Defense with four separate divisions
Defender staff working for the four existing public defense agencies will become county employees, stay in place while Council, Executive and agencies work on a long-term structure 

Councilmembers disappointed by rejection of Hansen bid to purchase Sacramento Kings
Gossett, McDermott encouraged NBA knows Seattle is ready for return of Supersonics 

Overflow audience calls for preservation of Metro service
More than 350 attend committee meeting on service reduction 

County Council recognizes officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice
Council declares May 12-18 National Police Week