We’re providing $109 million to fund 52 open space preservation projects, protecting 3,000 acres! It’s double the amount we announced in 2022 thanks to voters approving @kcexec's proposal that restored our Conservation Futures Program to its original rate. bit.ly/3Tconww
ALT Graphic with the title in bold green font: $109 million to fund 52 open space preservation projects. The text is surround by icons Urban Green Space (person sitting on bench), Trails (person riding a bike on a trail), Natural Lands (person walking a dog in a natural area), Rivers (river), Farmlands (farmland landscape), and Forests (deer eating grass in a forest). The King County logo is included in the lower right corner.
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As expected, the continued heavy rainfall has pushed the Snoqualmie River up to a Phase 3 flood alert, with increased flood depths and potential for water to cover roadways within the Snoqualmie Valley. #wawx
⚠️Tolt River Phase 2
⚠️Snoqualmie River Phase 3
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South King County families! Get all the vaccines your child needs for school for FREE! Bring siblings, too--vaccine available for children from 6 months to 18 years.
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The Care & Closure Advisory Committee will soon be coming out with recommendations for community-based alternatives to youth incarceration as we work to close the secure detention portion of the facility.
Congrats to Edwin Cendejas, @KingCountyMetro Facilities Employee of the Year!
Coworkers say Ed is talented, hardworking and kind, always taking the time to help others. Thank you Ed for all that you do to keep Metro running!
ALT Executive Constantine, Metro Facilities Employee of the Year Ed Cendejas and Metro General Manager Michelle Allison stand in front of a congratulations banner.
Captain Dan Krehbiel and Deckhands Nick Williams and Cory Bantam have received local and national praise for their actions on Nov. 2. Thanks to the @SeattleKraken, the efforts of Doc Maynard team will provide a financial boost to future mariners wp.me/p1GXf3-6Bg
ALT The captain and crew of the King County Water Taxi Doc Maynard with Seattle Kraken President Tod Leiweke and King County Executive Dow Constantine with the Kraken's contribution to the Highline Public Schools Maritime High School (l-r) Deckhand Nick Williams, Tod Leiweke, Deckhand Cory Bantam, Capt. Dan Krehbiel, Executive Constantine, Starbucks Senior Manager June Ashley
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King County ecologists have tracked stream health for 20 years. Data shows streams throughout our region are getting healthier. @BredaIsabella for @seattletimes shows how stream health studies offer hope that streams harmed by human activity can improve. seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
Tonight the @SeattleKraken honored the @KingCountyMetro Water Taxi crew who stopped the runaway barge in Elliott Bay, crowning them tonight’s Heroes of the Deep.
Thank you Kraken for recognizing their outstanding work!
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@SeattleKraken and @kcexec celebrate the quick actions of Capt. Dan Krehbiel and the crew of the MV Doc Maynard recognizing as Kraken "Heroes of the Deep"
#kingcountywatertaxi
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Metro Flex was proud to support Veterans Day celebrations in Issaquah. Join our riders in other Metro Flex service areas by downloading the app. Use it to book rides on minivans and travel to local places for the price of bus fare! Transfers at no charge. kingcounty.gov/MetroFlex
ALT A veteran wearing a hat with "Issaquah, Washington" on it bows his head in reflection during a Veterans Day ceremony.
ALT A smiling woman clasps her hands as she stands next to a white Metro Flex van, door open.
They placed their own lives at risk to defend freedom here at home and around the world. Veterans Day is our opportunity to honor and thank them for their service.