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King County affirms commitment to 4-H and youth development
March 1, 2012
by dougmediawilliams
Responding to reports suggesting that 4-H programs in King County would end after September 2012 when short term funding is set to expire, Washington State University (WSU) and King County want folks to know that they are committed to continuing 4-H in King County for 2012 and beyond. From a joint statement issued this week […]
Posted in: Uncategorized
Voters still have time to return ballots
Ballots due tomorrow King County Elections has sent 186,500 ballots to voters in six districts participating in the February Special Election. The department expects voters to return nearly 71,000 of those ballots, but turnout so far is lower than we projected. As of this morning, voters have returned only about 46,000 ballots. Voters can still […]
Posted in: Elections
Public Health Responds Quickly to Winter Storm
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 […]
King County and City of Seattle sign decision-making agreement for emergencies
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn agreed on set of simple but effective protocols for making important decisions during an emergency. The Memorandum of Understanding for Coordinated Policy and Decision-Making During an Emergency is a collaborative agreement that provides a framework for elected leaders to coordinate policy-level decision-making when emergencies threaten […]
Posted in: Emergency
Honoring our veterans
November 10, 2011
by christinelange
A message from King County Executive Dow Constantine: Ever since the first “Armistice Day” was declared 92 years ago, we as a nation have set aside a special day to honor those who have answered the call to duty and preserved our freedoms. That number includes 20 King County employees who were called to active […]
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If you haven’t received a ballot, you can still vote today.
King County voters who registered to vote or updated their address information with the Washington State Department of Licensing and failed to receive a ballot may still participate in the November General Election. The Secretary of State’s office indicated that some voter records throughout the state were not updated as quickly as intended due to […]
Posted in: Elections
King County Flickr Photos
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March 14, 2012
by albosskingcounty
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