2012 DNRP archived news releases

King County presents flood risk reduction strategies at December public meetings
King County has scheduled public meetings in Carnation, Renton and Auburn in early December to meet with residents and talk about strategies for reducing flood risks and protecting people, businesses and the County's economic infrastructure.

Citizen task force recommends continued levy support of King County parks, trails, open space
A diverse group of King County citizens has unanimously recommended continued funding for and strategic investments in the County's extensive system of parks, trails and open space.

Fall City Elementary families help King County learn lessons in reducing holiday food waste
The holidays are here, ushering in loads of good cheer, but also loads of food waste -- from Thanksgiving leftovers to holiday baked goods.

King County’s clean-water utility hosts gardening events, Nov. 29 & Dec. 15
Get tips on gardening with recycled materials and share your thoughts about the future of King County’s Loop biosolids at two upcoming events.

King County Community Service Area program hosts December open house series
Residents of unincorporated King County can meet with County officials and their Community Service Area (CSA) program representatives during a series of open houses, scheduled for December.

Save your pipes after the feast by taking used cooking oil to a recycling facility in King County
Making plans for holiday dinners should include having a plan for dealing with the leftover cooking oil and kitchen grease. Pouring it down the drain will clog pipes and cause costly headaches.

Utility crews respond to Bothell manhole overflow
Record rains caused two manholes to overflow in a residential neighborhood east of Thrasher’s Corner in Bothell late Monday evening.

King County opens Flood Warning Center as heavy rain lifts flows on Snoqualmie River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, after persistent heavy rainfall for much of the day brought the Snoqualmie River up to a Phase II flood alert level. Only minor flooding is expected.

Utility crews respond to wastewater overflow in Seattle’s Meadowbrook Park
King County wastewater utility crews responded quickly to a brief sewage overflow discovered early Monday afternoon in Seattle’s Meadowbrook Park.

King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall eases and rivers begin to drop
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, following a brief, four-hour opening to monitor minor flooding conditions on the Snoqualmie River.