Summer 2008

Local swimming enthusiasts take pride in Michael Phelps and other Olympic Swimmers with regional ties

With the Twenty Ninth Olympiad underway in Beijing, China, the eyes of the world and our community are fixated on a venue known as the “Water Cube.” China’s National Aquatics Center is hosting the Olympic pool competition from August 9th through August 17th, and the American team with regional ties has been making waves. Read More...

Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer joins Sheriff Rahr and Council colleagues in aerial tour above King County in new “Guardian One” helicopter

Last Thursday (July 31) the King County Sheriff's Office, along with Pierce County S.O. and Snohomish County S.O., introduced the new “Guardian One” helicopter, a tri-county asset to fight crime, search for missing persons, and serve as an invaluable, life-saving platform during a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Read More...

von Reichbauer discusses international relations with Korean Consul General

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer met with Korean Consul General Haryong Lee, King County Executive Ron Sims and Federal Way City Councilmember Mike Park this week to discuss international relations between the Republic of Korea and the United States as well as the importance of international trade in King County. Read More...

Veterans and Human Services Levy improving housing and health for veterans and their families, others in need 

Shining a spotlight on the housing, homeless prevention, and treatment services helping individuals and families in South King County and elsewhere in the region achieve and maintain healthier and more stable lives, the two Veterans and Human Services Levy Oversight Boards invite the community to attend the quarterly joint board meeting to be held in Auburn. The meeting will take place July 24, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Building, 405 E Street NE in Auburn.

Regional service providers and elected officials will offer updates on new and enhanced services helping to improve the stability and health of local veterans and military personnel, their families and others in need. The meeting is open to the public, with time set aside for public comment. Read More...

County Council in Federal Way to discuss County Charter

The city of Federal Way played host to the Metropolitan King County Council and more than 75 county residents on June 16 as a special Town Hall meeting was held at the Federal Way Community Center. The Town Hall, a special meeting of the Council’s Committee of the Whole, examined the final recommendations of the 2007-2008 King County Charter Review Commission, a citizen panel that has met 55 times over the past year and has proposed updates to the county charter for consideration for the November ballot.  Read More...

South King County residents join together to celebrate Flag Day

In a state heavily populated with veterans, (Washington contains over 670,000 veterans) there are few holidays more important than Flag Day. This year’s South King County Flag Day celebration, presented by the Soroptimists of Federal Way and King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, was held Saturday morning, June 14, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. The celebration succeeded in reflecting this holiday’s unique significance, as it was an opportunity for the community to honor current and fallen veterans, as well as soldiers, local law enforcement, students and the flag itself. Read More...