King County crews quickly stop equipment malfunction that led to wastewater-stormwater bypass from Richmond Beach pump station
An equipment malfunction at King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s Richmond Beach Pump Station in Shoreline was quickly repaired by responding workers Tuesday.

Power restored after outage leads to brief overflow into Lake Washington from King County’s Medina pump station
King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s Medina pump station experienced a power outage that caused a brief overflow into Lake Washington early on Monday, Dec. 26. The pump station quickly resumed normal operations once power was restored.

‘Be Flood Ready’ information available in multiple languages to help people in King County protect themselves from flooding
The 2022-2023 Be Flood Ready brochure is available to help everyone stay safe who lives, works, plays, or commutes through flood-prone areas. Available online in 23 languages, the safety information is provided by the King County Flood Control District and was mailed to everyone in the floodplain.

Follow these tips from King County’s Solid Waste Division and there will be no waste at home for the holidays
From trees to light strands, to gift wrap and post-feast food scraps, reducing waste during the holiday season can be a challenge. King County’s Solid Waste Division is here to help with lots of tips to reduce and recycle your holiday waste.

Pilot shows potential solutions for recycling plastic wraps and bags, keeping them from tangling equipment at recycling facilities and getting clean material back into the economy
Of the 25 tons of material dropped off at collection bins located at 10 independent grocery stores, 95% was usable plastic that could be recovered or recycled. The results of the pilot project show the potential to reduce the number of plastic wraps and bags that are buried in landfills.

Upstream salmon habitat restored by King County this year, will soon begin a decade of projects to open 250 more miles of streams and rivers
Delivering on a direction by Executive Dow Constantine to restore access to the best habitat for the most fish as quickly as possible, this year King County completed seven projects and will soon begin a decade of new projects that will restore access to at least half of the habitat currently blocked by county-owned roads and trails.

Icy roads lead King County to reschedule tonight’s public meeting for the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project
Due to icy roads and potentially hazardous evening driving conditions, King County postponed tonight’s public meeting on the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project. A new date in January will be announced soon.

King County crews repair sewer pipe leak near Lincoln Park in West Seattle
A leak in the sewer pipe along Lincoln Park in West Seattle was quickly repaired by King County Wastewater Treatment Division crews within hours of notification on Sunday. The line and system are now fully operational.

King County crews quickly stop leak in wastewater pipe near Barton Pump Station and begin cleanup
A leak in the combined sewer force main pipe near Barton Pump Station in West Seattle was reported to King County Wastewater Treatment Division on Sunday, Nov. 27. Staff quickly responded to stop the leak and flows to the beach at Lincoln Park.

Opportunity to comment on environmental impact statement scope for King County’s next Flood Management Plan
King County is collecting input from Monday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Dec. 9, on the scope of an environmental impact statement for the next King County Flood Management Plan. Comments from the public, tribal governments, and city, state, and federal agencies will shape how the County approaches flood planning.

King County seeks public comment on a proposed recycling and transfer station project planned for Kirkland or Woodinville
King County’s Solid Waste Division is seeking public comment on the scope of an environmental impact statement the agency is preparing for its new Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project. An online open house along with three public meetings will offer project information, and opportunities to comment in person or in writing.

People in King County urged to prepare for another active flood season as the third-in-a-row ‘La Nina’ weather pattern is predicted
The King County Executive and King County Flood Control District Chair remind everyone to prepare now for what could be another active flood season as the region faces the third consecutive winter with a “La Nina” weather pattern, and as climate change increases the potential for more frequent and severe flooding.

People experiencing homelessness are helping King County restore Green River habitat, learn job skills
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ second Jobs and Housing Program crew is helping maintain completed restoration projects and lay the foundation for future restoration successes.

Personal checks no longer accepted at King County solid waste transfer facilities starting Dec. 5
King County’s Solid Waste Division will no longer accept personal checks to pay for disposal services at its transfer stations and drop boxes effective Dec. 5. Customers can continue to use cash, debit card, or credit card, and are encouraged to reduce costs by using facilities with recycling and yard waste disposal services.

Help King County determine how to award grant funding that will improve the region’s water quality
King County Wastewater Treatment Division has opportunities available for eight people who would like to volunteer and serve their community by joining the WaterWorks Grant Ranking Committee. The deadline to apply is Oct. 25.

Bolstering innovative projects that reduce food waste, increase recycling, and put valuable resources back into the economy
The King County Solid Waste Division and the Washington State departments of Ecology and Commerce announce 16 projects for the inaugural NextCycle Washington Circular Accelerator – a program that provides business support to innovators in waste prevention and recycling. Selected projects focus on a range of waste prevention issues that are good for the environment, including food waste and composting, repair and reuse, and expanding access to recycling services.

Amid promising signs of health for native kokanee salmon, recovery partners release young fish into Lake Sammamish that were flown in from an Orcas Island hatchery
Following a lakeside celebration that included the Snoqualmie Tribe, partners released young kokanee salmon into Lake Sammamish that had been flown in earlier this year from an Orcas Island hatchery. The group will have released a total of 14,200 into the lake by the end of the year.

King County, State of Washington support environmental innovation and waste prevention through NextCycle Program
The King County Solid Waste Division and the Washington State departments of Ecology and Commerce announce 16 projects for the inaugural NextCycle Washington Circular Accelerator – a program that provides business support to innovators in waste prevention and recycling. Selected projects focus on a range of waste prevention issues that are good for the environment, including food waste and composting, repair and reuse, and expanding access to recycling services.

Revitalized Skyway Park reopens to the public with new playground, enhanced sports fields, and improved lighting and accessibility
A $3.9 million capital project at Skyway Park is complete, providing a new playground, new and enhanced sports fields, improved lighting, and better ADA accessibility. The project was mostly funded by the voter-approved King County Parks Levy.

Get rid of household hazardous waste safely and easily this fall with final Wastemobile stops or year-round drop-off locations 
People who live in Redmond, Renton, and Bothell can safely dispose of fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, oil-based paint, and many other household hazardous products at this year’s final three upcoming Wastemobile events in October. After that, four permanent locations will provide year-round disposal options.

Help King County prepare communities for more frequent, severe floods that are occurring due to climate change
As climate change increases the potential for more frequent and more severe flooding across the region, King County is seeking community expertise and advice on managing flood risks to people, homes, businesses, and roads. Two online meeting options – Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon or Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – will kick off the plan update. This is the first opportunity for public input on this countywide plan.

‘Salmon SEEson’ returns: Where to spot fish as they come home to spawn in King County rivers and streams
Salmon are returning home to spawn in King County’s rivers and streams – find details on self-guided and interpretive fish-viewing opportunities on the Salmon SEEson website.

King County seeks volunteer from northwest Seattle for advisory committee that helps guide open space conservation
King County has an opening on its Conservation Futures Advisory Committee, which helps the County Executive and County Council make decisions on open space acquisition and preservation. Recruitment is open until Sept. 26.

Executive Constantine wants to replicate King County’s success at making protected farmland more accessible to immigrant and refugee farmers, strengthening the local food economy
Executive Constantine recently toured King County-owned farmland along the Green River that is providing more equitable access to the local food economy. King County is gradually transitioning the farmland from a single, corporate-owned farm business to one that better reflects the racial and cultural diversity of South King County and produces more culturally relevant food that is more available at local farmers markets.

Short-term beach and trail closure Sept. 7-8 at Discovery Park when King County’s West Point Treatment Plant replaces pipe
To protect public health and safety, King County construction work at the West Point Treatment Plant will require a short-term closure of access to North and South beaches, the lighthouse, and the nearby beachfront parking lot area in Discovery Park, Sept. 7-8.

‘Food: Too Good to Waste’ campaign encourages King County residents to reduce food waste
King County offers tips to reduce food waste, including ways to keep food fresh longer and how to better understand food labels, through the “Food: Too Good to Waste” campaign.

King County reopens beaches between Madrona Beach and Howell Park after results show safe conditions following a pump station power outage
After water quality tests showed conditions were safe, Public Health -- Seattle & King County today reopened beaches between Madrona Beach and Howell Park along Lake Washington.

Executive Constantine announces $4.6 million to promote equitable access to youth sports and outdoor recreation, investments guided by Black and Brown communities
King County Parks partnered with the King County Play Equity Coalition and 50 independent community reviewers to evaluate proposals applying the principles of racial equity to guide $4.6 million in funding for youth sports and recreation that was announced today by Executive Constantine.

King County crews activate generator after utility power outage at East Pine Street Pump Station in Madrona
King County Wastewater crews responded to a power outage at the East Pine Street Pump Station in Madrona that shut down equipment and caused an overflow into Lake Washington today. Workers started the emergency generator and the pump station is back online.

‘Workers Ahead’ on Cedar Grove Road Southeast as wastewater line improvement project begins Tuesday
King County’s Solid Waste Division will begin utility work on Cedar Grove Road Southeast starting Tuesday. The work will impact weekday traffic for about two weeks. The project entails installation of new access vaults and equipment to improve reliability of a wastewater line that runs from King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill to the South Treatment Plant in Renton.

King County is removing nearly 2,000 toxic-coated pilings from the Harbor Island shoreline, improving habitat for marine life in the Duwamish River
The King County Solid Waste Division is removing a derelict timber dock from the mouth of the Duwamish River, supporting a regional effort to clean up historic pollution and restore shoreline and aquatic habitat.

Join forestry experts for a walking tour of Island Center Forest to see how King County is making it more resilient to climate impacts
Vashon and Maury island residents are invited to join a King County forester on Aug. 27 for a hike in the Island Center Forest to see how the county will make the 448-acre forest more resilient to climate impacts.

King County Surface Water Management Fee discount available for income-eligible property owners in unincorporated areas
Qualifying income-eligible property owners in unincorporated King County can receive a 50% discount on their annual surface water management fee that funds work to safeguard public health, prevent flooding and protect habitat. Property owners whose family income is equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level and live on their property are eligible for the discount. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15.

Limited deer hunt set for Oct. 15 – 31 at King County’s Island Center Forest
While Island Center Forest will be open for deer hunting during an abbreviated season in October, the King County Parks-managed forestland will not be part of the special August deer-hunting season on private land on Vashon-Maury Island that was recently established by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Executive Constantine demonstrates progress on making region's treatment plant more resilient to climate impacts as King County hosts national conference for clean water agencies
King County crews are preparing to install on-site batteries at West Point Treatment Plant, providing operators with an uninterruptable power supply when voltage sags occur. It’s the latest in a series of improvements to make the 56-year-old treatment plant more resilient to climate impacts.

Executive Constantine announces King County’s first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy, strengthening the region’s resiliency, response, and recovery
King County has developed its first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy, a set of 12 recommended actions to improve preparedness, response, and recovery as the region experiences hotter, drier summers due to climate change.

Tickets on sale now for August showings at the BECU Drive-in Movies at King County’s Marymoor Park
Tickets are on sale now for the BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor August dates, with eight great nights of movies under the stars at King County’s Marymoor Park.

King County to study three sites for its Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project
King County’s Solid Waste Division has identified two sites in Kirkland and one in Woodinville as potential locations for its Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project. The three sites will be studied in an environmental review process this fall that includes public comment opportunities.

Embrace adventure with Refuge Outdoor Festival: Fifth-annual Refuge Outdoor Festival, Aug. 12-14, expands BIPOC community access to outdoor recreation at King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park
The fifth-annual Refuge Outdoor Festival returns to King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park Aug. 12-14, offering a camping experience focused on expanding participation and access to the great outdoors by and for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and allies through outdoor recreation workshops, music performances, art exhibitions, and community building.

King County to develop its first-ever Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy to prepare the region for more intense, prolonged heat waves caused by climate change
Multiple King County departments are working with communities to develop the county’s first-ever Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy to prepare the region for prolonged heat events that are occurring more frequently as the result of climate change. The record-setting heat wave in 2021 killed over 30 people in King County, the deadliest climate-related event in the region’s history.

Largest Snoqualmie River habitat restoration project begins near Fall City to benefit salmon, improve area flood protection
After almost a decade of project development, design, and fundraising, construction begins this summer on the Fall City Floodplain Restoration Project that will reconnect 145 acres of historic Snoqualmie River floodplain and reestablish vital habitat to benefit depleted Puget Sound salmon populations.

King County urges caution near local rivers, lakes, Puget Sound this summer as water is cold, fast from above-normal snowpack
With a cooler spring and lingering heavy snowpack creating swift-flowing rivers and colder open water temperatures, the King County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and Public Health – Seattle & King County urge people to be more vigilant this summer around local lakes, rivers, and beaches.

King County Solid Waste launches NextCycle Washington to expand region’s circular economy with financial, technical support
The King County Solid Waste Division is launching the NextCycle Washington program to provide technical and financial support to businesses to expand efforts around waste prevention, product repair, reuse and recycling, and composting. Applications are accepted through July 15.

CHOMP!, King County’s local food celebration, returns Aug. 20 to Marymoor Park with free live music, sustainable workshops, family activities
Drive-By Truckers will be the headliners for this year’s CHOMP!, King County’s daylong celebration of local food, live music, and green living workshops and other free activities when the event returns Aug. 20 to Marymoor Park.

King County Flood Warning Center closes as river levels recede, and will monitor flows with more heavy rain expected
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 10, as river levels receded from their peak flows following a strong late spring rainstorm that led to isolated minor flooding on the Snoqualmie River.

King County Flood Warning Center opens as strong late spring storm leads to minor flooding along Snoqualmie River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Friday, June 10, to monitor minor flooding along the Snoqualmie River as heavy rainfall from a powerful spring storm sent river levels higher across the region.

Tickets go on sale Friday for the next series of BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park, starting with 'Mean Girls' and 'Top Gun'
Organizers expect each screening for the next series of BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park to sell out quickly. Tickets go on sale Friday at MoviesatMarymoor.com.

Reminder: Following safety improvements, customer vehicles 25 feet or longer at King County’s Algona, Houghton Renton transfer stations
King County solid waste transfer station customers with vehicles that are 25 feet in length or longer should use the Bow Lake, Enumclaw, Factoria or Shoreline transfer stations, following completion of important safety upgrades completed at the Algona, Houghton and Renton facilities to protect customers from fall hazards.

Three city forest preservation projects in King County contribute to the largest urban forest credit purchase in U.S. history
Forestry projects with King County, City of Issaquah, and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust -- along with several other partners throughout the country -- earned more than $1 million combined in the first bundled sale of carbon credits generated exclusively by urban forests.

Biologists see promising signs of health for native kokanee salmon four years after Executive Constantine announced actions to help ensure their survival
Biologists observed a sharp increase in the number of adult kokanee salmon returning to spawn four years after Executive Dow Constantine announced that King County would enact recommendations from the Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group.

King County experts have identified the best opportunities to restore access to the most salmon habitat, putting the region in a strong position for new federal investments
King County is in a strong position for new federal infrastructure investments that remedy barriers that prevent salmon from swimming freely upstream to vital fish habitat, thanks to a comprehensive field study by staff scientists and engineers. The recommendations are based on an inspection of more than 3,000 potential barriers.

Free cargo nets at 2 King County transfer stations to improve safety and recognize ‘Secure Your Load Day’ – June 4, 11
King County’s Solid Waste Division partnered with the Washington State Department of Transportation to offer free cargo nets to customers at the Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station on Saturday, June 4 and the Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station on Saturday, June 11. The events are part of the annual “Secure Your Load Day” to promote safety by encouraging drivers to properly secure materials in their vehicles.

King County Parks breaks ground on a new trail bridge connecting Eastrail to Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station in Bellevue
A new 500-foot-long trail bridge scheduled to be completed next year will connect Eastrail and Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station and provide a safe critical crossing over one of the busiest streets on the Eastside.

King County Parks begins construction on the final segment of East Lake Sammamish Trail, connecting Puget Sound to Cascade foothills
Construction on the final segment of King County Parks' East Lake Sammamish Trail will begin June 1. It will be the last unpaved gap in a project to create a 44-mile paved regional trail corridor that connects neighborhoods from the Puget Sound shoreline to the Cascade foothills.

Public invited to learn about newest King County projects using large wood to reduce flood risks and restore habitat for fish and wildlife
An online presentation May 17 will highlight upcoming King County projects on the Cedar and Snoqualmie rivers, and Issaquah Creek that use large wood to reduce flood risks, restore floodplains, and improve habitat.

Public invited to open house for King County’s new Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station
King County’s Solid Waste Division will host a virtual open house and information session for the new Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station via Zoom on May 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Project staff will give updates on potential recycling and transfer station sites and host a question-and-answer session.

King County crews quickly stop equipment malfunction and overflow at sewer maintenance hole in Auburn
King County crews quickly responded this afternoon to a wastewater spill at a sewer maintenance hole in south Auburn. Cleanup crews are on site.

A major King County restoration project along the Green River is improving salmon habitat, protecting homes, farms, and roads from flooding
A successful floodplain restoration project along the Green River near Auburn is improving habitat for fish and wildlife while also protecting farms and homes from flooding and erosion. It now provides greater diversity of habitat for native salmon that provide sustenance for Puget Sound orcas.

Safety improvements at King County’s Algona, Houghton, and Renton transfer stations will divert longer vehicles to other stations starting May 2
Effective May 2, customer vehicles that are 25 feet or longer will be prohibited at King County’s Algona, Houghton, and Renton solid waste transfer stations. The restrictions are the result of new safety measures to keep customers outside a fall hazard zone and to reduce traffic congestion. Customers with long vehicles can instead use the Bow Lake, Factoria, Enumclaw and Shoreline transfer stations.

New season of BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor kicks off April 20 with outdoor screenings every Wednesday and Thursday night
Outdoors films will return to King County's Marymoor Park on April 20 when the BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor series opens for its 18th season. There will be screenings every Wednesday and Thursday night through Aug. 25.

King County Parks begins construction on newest segment of Lake to Sound Trail, which will connect five South King County cities and two Link light rail stations
The newest paved section of Lake to Sound Trail will close a 2.2-mile gap of an emerging trail that will stretch from the southern tip of Lake Washington to Puget Sound, connecting five South King County cities and two Sound Transit Link light rail stations.

King County to support more ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste through $1.8 million in innovation grants
King County’s Solid Waste Division will distribute up to $1.8 million for local recycling, reuse, and waste reduction projects through its new Re+ Circular Economy Grant Program. Applicants are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project. A virtual information session is set for April 6, and the application deadline is May 6.

King County crews stop equipment malfunction and wastewater overflow at a Mercer Island pump station within 10 minutes
King County Wastewater Treatment crews this afternoon quickly stopped a wastewater spill into Lake Washington at a pump station north of Clarke Beach Park on Mercer Island.

Mattress recycling at Vashon Transfer Station helps reclaim valuable resources, save room in King County landfill
Vashon-Maury Island residents have an easy and convenient way to recycle their old mattresses, box springs, and futons through a new service available at King County’s Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station.

Want to recycle plastic wraps and bags that are not accepted in blue bins? A pilot offers new ways to turn them into new products
A Seattle-King County pilot project will increase the recycling of plastic wraps and bags – known as film packaging – and convert it into new plastic packaging and products, creating a true closed loop system.

King County crews quickly stop leaking wastewater pipe, divert flows, clean area, close Lowman Beach as a precaution
King County Wastewater Treatment crews today quickly stopped a leaking pipe in West Seattle that flooded a street just north of Lowman Beach Park. Flows from the leaking pipe were diverted to a second pipe and the affected streets were reopened.

Executive Constantine welcomes small airplane carrying the last offspring of native kokanee salmon after successful spawning at Orcas Island hatchery
A partnership coordinated by King County successfully flew the offspring of native Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon from an Orcas Island hatchery back to their home watershed, completing one of several emergency actions they’re taking to prevent the possible extinction of the unique landlocked salmon.

King County Flood Warning Center closes as river levels recede following widespread flooding from heavy rainfall
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, as river levels receded from their peak flows following widespread flooding after sustained heavy rainfall.

King County Flood Warning Center: Green River to Phase 3 flood alert level as impacts continue from major rainstorm
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 3 flood alert for the Green River, with possible moderate flooding in low-lying areas of the Green River Valley upstream of Auburn. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, to monitor minor to moderate flood conditions on rivers and streams across the county from a potent rainstorm.

Green River reaches Phase 2 flood alert level as minor to moderate flooding continues on King County rivers, streams
The Green River reached a Phase 2 flood alert level late Monday evening, Feb. 28, with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas upstream of Auburn. The King County Flood Warning Center, which opened at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, continues to monitor moderate flooding along the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, and minor flooding along the Cedar, Green and White rivers, as well as Issaquah Creek.

Cedar River reaches Phase 2 flood alert level as minor to moderate flooding affecting many King County rivers, streams
King County’s Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Cedar River, with minor flooding possible along the river. Since opening at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, to monitor rising river levels from steady heavy rainfall, the Flood Warning Center has issued flood alerts and monitored flood conditions on the Tolt, Snoqualmie, White and now Cedar rivers, plus Issaquah Creek.

King County Flood Warning Center: Moderate flooding on Snoqualmie, Tolt rivers; Minor flooding on Issaquah Creek, White River
Rivers and streams across King County continue to rise as a result of heavy rainfall throughout the region, and the King County Flood Warning Center has issued Phase 3 flood alerts for the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, with moderate flooding possible; and a Phase 2 flood alert for Issaquah Creek, where minor and localized flooding could occur. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, to closely monitor rising flows on rain-swollen rivers.

King County Flood Warning Center opens as steady rainfall leads to minor flooding along Snoqualmie, Tolt, White rivers
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 to monitor minor flooding along the Snoqualmie, Tolt and White rivers as heavy rainfall pushed river levels higher across the county.

VIDEO: Join King County’s 'Stream Team,' the environmental scientists who hunt for bugs to monitor the health of local watersheds
Recruiting for King County’s “Stream Team” will begin soon, hiring environmental scientists who will travel to 200 streams throughout the region to capture, collect, and study bugs that are key indicators of watershed health.

VIDEO: Executive Constantine honors 'those who revive, restore, and reimagine the places that tell the story of this special corner of the country'
This year’s recipients of the John D. Spellman Awards for Exemplary Achievement in Historic Preservation includes a team that restored the iconic Saint Edward Seminary along Lake Washington, an archaeologist who has protected cultural artifacts for three decades, and North Bend entrepreneurs who transformed an historic building into a vibrant downtown brewery.

Scientists aboard King County’s research vessel deploy buoy in Puget Sound to measure underwater noise, a risk to southern resident orcas
King County’s research vessel and crew helped researchers from SMRU Consulting deploy a buoy that will measure underwater noise from commercial and recreational vessels. The study will help increase the frequency and quality of reports of orca sightings provided to pilots of large vessels so they can voluntarily slow down or change course.

King County crews quickly restore sewer line in Bellevue after overflow caused by buildup of fats, oils and grease
A buildup of fats, oils, and grease from homes and businesses caused a backup in a sewer line in Bellevue on Monday. Crews from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division quickly restored the line and cleaned up the impacted areas.

King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall ends and rivers stabilize
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, as river levels began to drop from their peak flows following heavy rainfall earlier in the day.

King County Flood Warning Center: Phase 3 flood alert for Tolt River - moderate flooding possible as rainfall continues
The King County Flood Warning Center issued a Phase 3 flood alert for the Tolt River at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, with moderate flooding possible in areas along the river upstream of Carnation. The Flood Warning Center has been open since 8:30 a.m. Thursday to monitor flooding along the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers from heavy rainfall.

King County Flood Warning Center: Minor flooding possible in low-lying areas along Snoqualmie River due to heavy rainfall
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Snoqualmie River with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas as a result of heavy rainfall across the Cascade foothills.

King County Flood Warning Center opens as heavy rainfall leads to minor flooding along the Tolt River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, to closely monitor rising flows on the Tolt River, where minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas following prolonged heavy rainfall.

King County Noxious Weed Control Board meets Jan. 26, seeks public input to set annual noxious weed list, 2022 work
The King County Noxious Weed Control Board is expected to adopt the 2022 noxious weed list at a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, setting the priority level of noxious weeds in the county to protect people and the environment from these harmful plants.

King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall ends and rivers stabilize
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, as river flows slowly receded from their peak flows following heavy rainfall across the region.

King County Flood Warning Center issues Phase 2 flood alert for White River - river levels still running high from heavy rain
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the White River, with minor flooding possible in and near the City of Pacific. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising river levels.

King County Flood Warning Center issues Phase 3 flood alerts for Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, with moderate flooding possible
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 3 flood alert for the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, with moderate flooding possible, including some road closures, following heavy rainfall. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising river levels.

King County Flood Warning Center issues Phase 2 flood alert for Tolt River - minor flooding possible from heavy rain
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Tolt River, with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas upstream of Carnation because of heavy rainfall. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising flows on the Snoqualmie River.

King County opens Flood Warning Center to monitor minor flooding from heavy rainfall along Snoqualmie River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising flows on the Snoqualmie River, where minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas following prolonged heavy rainfall.

Help King County innovate new strategies on waste reduction, recycling, and environmental equity as a Re+ Community Panel member
King County’s Solid Waste Division is seeking diverse community members with a passion for environmental justice and waste reduction to serve on a new community panel to help reshape how King County manages trash and recycling. Community members are invited to apply through Jan. 21.

King County Flood Warning Center closes as rainfall diminishes and river levels stabilize
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, as river flows slowly receded from their peak flows – the result of steady rainfall that brought minor flooding to several rivers over a period of about 24 hours.

King County Flood Warning Center issues minor flood alert for Snoqualmie River as rainfall continues across region
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Snoqualmie River, with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas along the river. The Flood Warning Center opened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, to closely monitor rising flows on Issaquah Creek and the Tolt River.

King County Flood Warning Center: Heavy rainfall leads to potential minor flooding along White River
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the White River below Mud Mountain Dam, with minor flooding possible – the result of steady rainfall across the region.

Update: Medina Park beach reopens after water testing confirms safe conditions
Consecutive days of testing confirmed that the water along Medina Park beach is safe after it was closed out of abundance of caution Friday after heavy rains overwhelmed the nearby Medina Pump Station.

King County team quickly responds after a plumber’s error at a home along Lake Washington
A plumbing error at a home along Lake Washington caused a sewer overflow Friday. A team from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division quickly responded to cap the homeowner’s side sewer.

King County Flood Warning Center opens as heavy rainfall leads to minor flooding along Issaquah Creek, Tolt River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, to closely monitor rising flows on Issaquah Creek and the Tolt River, where minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas following prolonged heavy rainfall.