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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!
August 21, 2012
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 […]
The Primary Election is underway – Get your ballot in early!
July 30, 2012
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 […]
Metro Transit and the waterfront streetcars
June 28, 2012
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 […]
Making an investment in Metro
June 8, 2012
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 […]
Popular Destinations: Hit the Park with Metro Transit!
May 31, 2012
It’s now more convenient than ever to get to our parks or other great places in King County by bus with Metro Transit. Use the “Popular Destinations” page to help you fill in the online trip planner and be on your way. Once you’re on Metro Online, choose View Popular Destinations (just above the Trip […]
The facts on negotiations between Regional Animal Services and partner cities
April 13, 2012
Two years ago, King County in partnership with 26 cities and an energized corps of volunteers took a struggling animal care and control system and turned it around into a regional system that has earned respect across the nation. The success of this new model, dubbed Regional Animal Services of King County, or RASKC, depends […]
A message about “rogue bunnies” this Easter weekend
April 7, 2012
Stories about animals are always going to lend themselves to cute metaphors. Today’s headline in the Seattle Times is certainly cute, and made to order for Easter. But the headline is also misleading. The real cost to partner cities to house a rabbit, or any animal, at the Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) Pet Adoption […]
Metro helping Safe Place make a difference in young lives
March 20, 2012
Safe Place is an outreach program designed to help kids find immediate help and safety when they are faced with a crisis. Last year, the local Safe Place community initiative teamed up with Metro Transit to designate our buses as one of those places where youth can get help from supportive adults. The Metro partnership […]
Public Health Responds Quickly to Winter Storm
January 25, 2012
The recent winter storm created hardships for people all across King County, but for some, the situation was dire. Public Health–Seattle & King County stepped up with emergency assistance to prevent many scenarios from becoming deadly. Power outages increased the risk of carbon monoxide poisonings, especially among immigrants and refugees accustomed to using charcoal for […]
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November 1, 2012
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