The Kent School District invites former graduates to join a new alumni database launched May 26, 2016, on the District’s website.
The Metropolitan King County Council Monday declared June LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrating the accomplishments and history of the region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities while acknowledging the challenges to their full participation in society.
Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period starting at Memorial Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season begins, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is releasing a follow-up study confirming that nearly 60 percent of teen crashes involve distractions behind the wheel. The research also finds a disturbing trend showing that texting and social media use are on the rise amongst teen drivers.
An independent Expert Review Panel for Sound Transit’s Phase 3 planning for the Regional Transit Long-Range Plan will meet on June 6 in Seattle to review the ST3 Draft System Plan, which will be presented to the Sound Transit Board at its June 2 meeting and for its approval on June 23. The nine-member panel was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee, the chairs of the state House and Senate transportation committees (Rep. Judy Clibborn and Sen. Curtis King), and the Secretary of Transportation, in accordance with state legislation (RCW 81.104.110).
The King County Department of Assessments began sending out annual property valuation notices to property owners last week, via email and the U.S. Postal Service. Notices will continue arriving through early September.
Carpoolers and transit riders are getting early access to part of the new High Occupancy Toll Lanes in Auburn, with a 3.5 mile southbound section opening Sunday, June 5.
Drivers heading west across Lake Washington should plan ahead for construction and delays yesterday, through Monday, June 6, as part of ongoing work to add around-the-clock HOV lanes to Interstate 90.
Chad Buechler, a resident of unincorporated King County, was nominated today by Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn to the King County Regional Human Services Citizen Oversight Board (RHSCOB).
The city of Maple Valley is among 256 other communities named 2016 Playful City USA.
King County Emergency Management today officially launched an enhanced regional emergency alert system.
The Bear Run and Walk 5K is scheduled for June 12 at Lake Wilderness Park.
Until the calendar changes to June, I’m going to ignore the fact that my youngest, my baby girl, is graduating from high school.
Washington State Ferries expects ridership to soar in the days ahead. More than 435,000 travelers and tourists are expected to hop aboard a ferry during the Memorial Day weekend, the first busy travel weekend of the summer.
Southeast King County residents can safely and conveniently dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost when the Wastemobile travels to Enumclaw, June 3-5.
King County Executive Dow Constantine provided a preview of what will be the most comprehensive approach to child and youth development in the United States.
Music can be as vital to a child’s education as math, reading and science. The Metropolitan King County Council recognized the importance of music in school by acknowledging the work of Music4Life, a program that provides instruments to low-income students throughout the region, by proclaiming June “Music4Life” Month in King County.
The Metropolitan King County Council recognized the heritage and contribution of all county residents of Asian Pacific Islander descent with the declaration of May as Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month in King County.
For over three decades, Barbara Langdon has served as a lifeline and advocate for women and families fleeing abusive relationships. The Metropolitan King County Council recognized Langdon, who is retiring as the Executive Director of LifeWire, by declaring May 23, as “Barbara Langdon Day” in King County.
King County has scheduled two meetings June 8 on Mercer Island, where people can learn more about how large wood is used in a variety of ways within river environments.
