County of King (WA)
Recent News About County of King (WA)
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Men make up majority of population in King County in 2021
Of the 2,240,876 people living in King County, Washington in 2021, 49.5% (1,108,652) were women and 50.5% (1,132,224) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by East King News.
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Plaza Comunitaria-Tutorías para adultos / Tutoring for Adults on May 21, 2022
Plaza Comunitaria-Tutorías para adultos / Tutoring for Adults on May 21, 2022.
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Our King County transfer stations accept a wide range of materials for disposal and recycling.
Our King County transfer stations accept a wide range of materials for disposal and recycling.
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King County vaccination pop-ups schedule on March 5, 2022
King County vaccination pop-ups schedule on March 5, 2022.
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Shape the future of transit on the Eastside
Shape the future of transit on the Eastside.
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King County partners with Trust for Public Land to preserve Chinook Salmon habitat
King County said its partnership with The Trust for Public Land to preserve almost 26 acres of forested open space permanently.
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King County appoints three residents to county boards
The King County Council unanimously approved three District 7 residents' appointments to various boards in the county.
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King County officials encouraging local shopping
Residents of King County are being encouraged to shop local by King County Executive Dow Constantine, who launched the "Keep it local King County" social media campaign.
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Facebook and REI to fund connection between Eastrail and 520 Trail
Facebook and REI-Co-op recently committed to additional funding for recreational trails in King County, with funding to complete the Northup Way Connector, which will link the Eastrail and the 520 Trail.
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Salmon and Orca to benefit from $15 million Cedar River restoration project
Work recently started on Riverbend Restoration Project, a $15 million effort to return Cedar River to its natural state.
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Investments passed to increase educational outcomes in King County
Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) was passed by the King County Council, which is a plan that will invest $318 million in King County education over 15 years.
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King County sheriff orders deputies to follow restrictions placed on police
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht recently issued orders for deputies to follow prohibitions on the use of tear gas and pepper spray issued to Seattle police, Kiro 7 reported.
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King County Council approves $60 million for COVID-19 response
King County's Council approved $60 million in supplemental funding for the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.