Summer-long requirement proposed for wearing of life vests on rivers in unincorporated King County A heightened risk to public safety has prompted King County Executive Dow Constantine, with the backing of a wide range of public safety and health officials, to call for a summer-long requirement for the wearing of life vests this summer by anyone swimming, floating, or boating on major rivers running through unincorporated King County.
June 2
Safety information on art materials available for glass artists Glass artists will learn how to manage risks from hazardous chemicals while creating their art at an art chemical hazards presentation that is part of the Glass Art Society’s 41st Annual Conference, June 4 in Seattle.
June 2
Celebrate National Trails Day with King County Parks – Your Big Backyard June 4 is National Trails Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to join King County Parks at one of several trail work parties that are designed to help keep the County’s 175 miles of regional trails and 180 miles of backcountry trails safe, clean and open.
Habitat restoration project planned at Horse Creek in Bothell A project to restore native plants and improve aquatic habitat in a section of Horse Creek in Bothell could begin this summer following an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
