ORCA making a 'big splash' It's one card that aims to replace all the tickets, transfers, and various passes for seven regional transit agencies. Since it debuted last April, more than 100,000 ORCA cards are now in circulation. See what riders and businesses say about its usefulness.  Video
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Where the roof meets the road It's part of the effort to eliminate all resource waste by 2030. A lofty goal to be sure, it's a collaboration between the Road Services and Solid Waste Divisions to recycle asphalt shingles. Every year in King County about 17,000 tons of them are generated by reroofing projects. This effort will help recycle them so they don't end up in landfills. Video |
Business bustles at BFI As the temperatures rise in King County, so does the action at King County International Airport. See what tenants say about how much busier they are in the warmer summer months. Video |
Green and getting greener The King County Fleet Administration Division is always looking for ways to get greener, and the benefits are multiple. On top of saving money on operating costs, the experimentation involved helps develop new markets for greener vehicles, and helps develop best practices for other agencies. Video |
