County gets the keys to Maury Island property King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today the successful completion of the purchase of the sand and gravel site on Maury Island, ending 13 years of efforts to expand the mine.
County recommends project proposal to protect water quality in Magnolia A project to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and improve water quality in Puget Sound near Seattle’s Smith Cove Park will move into environmental review under a proposal recommended by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Director Christie True.
Minor flooding expected along middle Green River as King County continues flood response Planned water releases from a flood-control dam in the upper Green River watershed will lead to increased flows downstream – including some minor flooding in the middle reach of the Green above Auburn Sunday evening. Meanwhile, the Tolt River has reached a Phase IV flood alert level, with major flooding possible in the Carnation area.
Dec. 12
Snoqualmie River rises to Phase III flood alert level as rain continues to pound King County The Snoqualmie River has joined the Tolt River at the Phase III flood alert level and could also experience moderate flooding, as heavy rain from the “Pineapple Express” continues to pour into the region. The King County Flood Warning Center has been open since 2:15 a.m. Sunday to closely to monitor conditions.
