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Jan. 21, 2010
Brightwater tunnel likely causing homes' troubles, Seattle Times

Jan. 20, 2010
State, county work to prevent Green River flood pollution from Kent auto-wrecking yard, Kent Reporter

Jan. 20, 2010 
Part of Burke-Gilman Trail reopens after slide, Seattle Times

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Recent news releases

February 3, 2010
Grow a sustainable backyard with free advice from King County at NW Flower & Garden Show

February 1, 2010
Eleven King County schools recognized for recycling, resource conservation efforts

February 1, 2010
Learn what to do before, during and after a flood

January 28, 2010
New report offers blueprint for growing agriculture business in King County

January 27, 2010
King County puts corrective measures in place at West Point Treatment Plant following Dec. overflow

January 26, 2010
Learn about managing pastures, paddocks at free workshops in Preston-Fall City area

January 26, 2010
New partnership brings GIS training, education center to King County

January 25, 2010
Paving on Burke Gilman Trail means smoother ride, brief closure, in Kenmore

January 22, 2010
Carbon sequestration project needs help with tree planting, Jan. 30 at Island Center Forest

January 20, 2010
Tide surge wallops West Seattle pump stations

January 20, 2010
Burke-Gilman Trail reopening after landslide

January 15, 2010
Landslide closes King County’s Burke Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park

January 14, 2010
King County sets Feb. 2 meeting for public input on Cedar River levee repair project

January 14, 2010
King County Flood Warning Center closes as Tolt River levels drop

January 14, 2010
King County opens Flood Warning Center as Tolt River levels rise

January 13, 2010
Ecology, King County join forces to help prevent possible flood pollution from auto wrecking yard

January 12, 2010
Fast action stops Kirkland Pump Station overflow

January 5, 2010
Don’t trash your Christmas tree…recycle it!

January 5, 2010
King County seeks nominations for Earth Heroes at Schools awards

January 4, 2010
Burke Gilman Trail to close Jan. 6-7 in Bothell-Kenmore area for emergency sinkhole repairs

January 4, 2010
King County sets hearings, seeks public input on proposed rules for wood placement in rivers

December 31, 2009
King County cautions boaters of navigational hazard on Snoqualmie River

December 30, 2009
'Tis the season…for Christmas tree recycling

December 29, 2009
Engineers keep an eye on Brightwater tunnel alignment in Bothell

December 22, 2009
New hours at solid waste transfer stations reflect continued decline in garbage volumes

December 18, 2009
Water quality quickly improves, beach reopened at West Point

December 17, 2009
Constantine makes first inspection of Green River flood zone as King County Executive

December 15, 2009
King County watersheds share $2.6 million in state grants for salmon habitat protection, restoration

December 15, 2009
West Point Treatment Plant overflow under investigation

December 11, 2009
Brightwater outfall earns prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ engineering award

December 11, 2009
Bitter cold freezes pipe, causes small overflow in Carnation

December 10, 2009
Support King County Parks while putting junk mail on a crash diet with 41pounds.org

December 8, 2009
Season’s freshest Christmas trees available now from Puget Sound Fresh farmers

December 7, 2009
Youth recreation facilities get boost from King County grants

December 4, 2009
Special, no-cost pesticides collection for farmers and small businesses preparing for floods

December 4, 2009
Bring green home for the holidays

December 3, 2009
Make your gifts last a lifetime this holiday season

December 3, 2009
King County awards green building grants

December 1, 2009
Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center hosts nation’s top swimmers for short-course meet

December 1, 2009
Witness habitat history in the making on the Duwamish River tonight

2009 DNRP News Releases continued...

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Logan Harris,
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: 206-263-6550
logan.harris@kingcounty.gov

Doug Williams,
Media Relations Coordinator
Phone: 206-296-8304
doug-media.williams@kingcounty.gov

Kate Karpf,
Communications Specialist
Phone: 206-263-7147
kate.karpf@kingcounty.gov

Tim O'Leary
Multi-Media Specialist
Phone: 206-263-7345
tim.oleary@kingcounty.gov

Glynnis Vaughan,
Marketing Program Manager
Phone: 206-296-1980
glynnis.vaughan@kingcounty.gov

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