2011 DNRP archived news releases

Utility crews responding to treated wastewater overflow in south Seattle
Employees from King County’s clean-water utility are working to control an overflow of treated wastewater from a manhole at the intersection of West Marginal Way S.W. and S.W. Front Street.

Join panel, enter design, in King County Parks’ cargo container-to-camping shelter contest
King County Parks has selected an all-star panel of judges to choose the winning design in the “Little Footprint, Big Forest” competition to create an overnight camping shelter from a 20-foot-long shipping container.

Life Vest Ordinance Appears to be Working; More Donning PFD’s
The ordinance passed just last month requiring personal flotation devices (PFD’s a.k.a life jackets) on major King County rivers appears to be working.

Improvements and repairs require closure of Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
New energy efficient lighting, fresh paint and numerous repairs are coming to the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, which is preparing to host two major events in the coming year, including the competition to determine which divers will represent the United States in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

King County sets community meeting for update on Factoria transfer station replacement project
Bellevue-area residents can learn more about King County’s plan to replace the aging Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station at a community meeting, Aug. 17.

The height of summertime fun can be found at King County Parks – Your Big Backyard
King County Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 200 parks and 26,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs.

Programas le dan más residentes del condado de King acceso a alimentos sanos en los mercados agrícolas
Los consumidores que usan tarjetas de crédito, débito y EBT (estampillas de comida) ahora pueden usarlas para comprar verduras y frutas frescas en nueve mercados agrícolas del condado de King. Este beneficio también está al alcance de las personas que reciben los cheques mensuales del WIC para frutas y verduras.

Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection comes to Snoqualmie, July 22-24
All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other household hazardous waste when the Wastemobile continues its 22nd year of service with a stop in Snoqualmie, July 22-24.

Plaza Marina Park reopens after King County cleans wastewater
Plaza Marina Park in Kirkland was reopened Friday afternoon, July 15, after King County wastewater utility crews cleaned up a wastewater overflow that occurred yesterday morning at the King County Wastewater’s Kirkland Pump Station.

Kirkland Pump Station resumes normal operation after power failure
King County wastewater utility crews were able to restore normal operation at the Kirkland Pump Station in downtown Kirkland following a power failure that occurred around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.