King County looking for Earth Heroes nominations in local schools
King County is seeking nominations for its Earth Heroes at Schools award. This annual award honors teachers, students, staff, school volunteers, specific programs or entire schools that have contributed to both the protection of the local environment and the education of students on environmental issues.
Flood-control dam releases push Green River to Phase III flood alert level The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase III flood alert level for the Green River, which is expected to remain at high flood levels for the next several days as flood-control dam operators create additional storage capacity upstream.
Jan. 8
White River reaches Phase III flood alert level as flood-control dam releases raise flows The aftermath of this week’s heavy tropical rainstorm continues to affect rivers across King County. The King County Flood Warning Center, which has been in continuous operation since mid-afternoon on Jan. 6, has issued a Phase III flood alert level for the White River. The river is expected to remain at high flood levels for the next several days.
Jan. 7
Cedar River joins Tolt, Snoqualmie rivers at Phase IV flood alert King County has issued a Phase IV flood alert for the Cedar River, where a water release by Seattle Public Utilities from Chester Morse Dam is expected to keep stream flows dramatically elevated into Thursday evening.
Phase IV flood alert level on Snoqualmie River, Phase II for Green, as rain continues Officials at the King County Flood Warning Center say the Snoqualmie River, driven by heavy rainfall from a powerful tropical storm, has risen to a Phase IV flood alert level early Wednesday morning. Dangerous widespread flooding is likely to occur throughout the Snoqualmie Valley.
