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Winter is on its way – are you prepared?
The devastating impacts of Hurricane Sandy along the East Coast are a sobering reminder to all of us about the importance of being disaster-prepared. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable, we can take steps today to get ready for emergencies before they happen. Specific ways individuals and businesses can reduce the effects of natural disasters […]
Register to vote before the general election!
The primary election is over and results have been certified. Elections workers received 443,523 ballots, netting a turnout of 40 percent. The election was the 12th consecutive election without discrepancies for King County Elections. Now it’s time for all of us – Elections workers and citizens alike – to gear up for the general election […]
Posted in: Elections
Kids & Chemicals Don’t Mix –Tips for Safer Home
August 16, 2012
by albosskingcounty
As summer winds down, don’t let your guard down. With kids at home and visitors coming and going, it’s even harder for parents to always keep their eyes on their children. And believe it or not, many accidental poisonings are kids getting into our household cleaning products. In fact, household cleaners are the #3 pediatric […]
Posted in: Environment, Health
The Primary Election is underway – Get your ballot in early!
Have you heard? Local celebrities like Seattle Storm players, chef Tom Douglas, and travel guru Rick Steves are sharing voting tips on area TV and radio stations and online. Their main messages? Keep your address updated, follow directions, and get your ballot back before the deadline! The Primary Election is well underway, with thousands of […]
Posted in: Elections
Metro Transit and the waterfront streetcars
Several ideas for use of the waterfront streetcars have surfaced following reports of interest in acquiring them. None of these ideas, however, have funding for acquisition or operations, and as of this writing no offer is on the table. The City of Seattle bought the streetcars from Melbourne, Australia in 1978, and transferred ownership to […]
Posted in: Transit
Making an investment in Metro
When car owners in King County begin paying a two-year $20 Congestion Reduction Charge (CRC) as part of their car tab renewal, they’ll be helping to maintain our transportation system whether they take the bus or not. Thanks to the thousands of riders and stakeholders who have shown their ongoing support for preserving Metro’s bus […]
Posted in: Transit
IT Governance Done Right – @ King County
June 6, 2012
by kingcountyit
IT governance is a term that can bring to mind long processes, lots of paperwork and little results. But many people might be surprised to know that IT governance at King County is a streamlined and efficient process that informs our county’s top officials and provides critical information necessary for decision making. In a recent digitalcommunities.com article, […]
Posted in: Technology
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November 1, 2012
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