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Asylum-seekers rally for housing at vacant King County hotel amid ongoing shelter crisis
KENT, Wash. — A group of asylum-seekers held a rally Saturday and called on King County to provide housing. The group wants King County to open the former Econo Lodge hotel in Kent and allow people to live inside. About 300 people are seeking shelter. KOMO News was told the hotel is vacant. It was purchased by the county in 2020 for use as a COVID-19 patient quarantine site.
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
Shortage of rentals and government red tape pricing WA tenants out of market
(The Center Square) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, or NLIHC, finds most workers in Washington are spending so much on rent, they are priced out of saving for an eventual down payment on a home of their own. The report found Washington has the fifth highest rental costs compared […]
Sound Transit's light rail maintenance facility to displace residents, businesses in Federal Way
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Sound Transit has selected the site for its South King County Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF), opting for a site in Federal Way that will displace residents and businesses. The Board of Directors for Sound Transit selected the South 336th Street site in Federal Way...
King County Sheriff still won’t arrest Burien homeless despite SCOTUS ruling
(The Center Square) – Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation's highest court decided 6 to 3 that banning homeless encampments on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment. Burien officials deemed the decision a victory as it is in the midst of a...
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?. You might need a road map to discover how to navigate this crazy new roundabout in Washington State. The Washington State Department Of Transportation Unveils New Unique Roundabout. In a post from the Washington Department of Transportation, they unveiled a new...
School boards for LWSD and ISD approve funding measures for November vote
Both the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and Issaquah School District (ISD) will be placing funding measures on the November 5 ballot for voters to decide on. Each district’s school board approved their measure during meetings in late May and early June. LWSD is asking voters to approve a building levy, while ISD is seeking approval for a construction bond.
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Snoqualmie Fire Department appoints deputy chief
During the June 24 Snoqualmie City Council meeting, Snoqualmie Fire Chief Mike Bailey introduced the newest member of the department’s staff, Deputy Chief Chris Brown, to the community and the council. “I think Chris is going to bring some great things, and bring some great energy, to the department,”...
Major Repairs Scheduled for Duvall Slough Bridge This Summer
King County is set to begin a vital construction project this summer on the Duvall Slough Bridge, located on NE Woodinville Duvall Road, east of West Snoqualmie Valley Road. The bridge, which sees over 10,000 vehicles daily, will undergo significant repairs to ensure its longevity and safety. Bridge Repair Details.
Fourth of July Festivities Light Up Puget Sound
Here’s a list of the numerous firework shows and festivities happening around King County, ensuring you’ll find the perfect spot to celebrate Independence Day... The post Fourth of July Festivities Light Up Puget Sound appeared first on Seattle magazine.
ANNIVERSARY: South Park Bridge opened 10 years ago today
King County Road Services reminds us that today is the 10th anniversary of a momentous day in local transportation history – the opening of the rebuilt South Park Bridge. Our photo above is from the grand-opening party, held on Sunday, June 29, 2014, a day before the full opening to traffic. The bridge opened exactly four years after its predecessor was closed for safety concerns; when its closure was announced, there was no guarantee a new one would be built, as funding hadn’t been finalized, and community tumult resulted. But a few months later, full funding was announced, and construction started half a year after that. Final cost of the bridge, which is a King County structure, was $175 million.
6 Community Festivals We're Looking Forward to
Summertime is ripe with festivals and parades showcasing hometown pride. Meet the neighbors, and learn more about these communities through celebration and fun. Snoqualmie Days — once known as Railroad Days — returns for an 85th year Aug. 16–17 with a packed schedule of events to celebrate the community. As of press time, event organizers have announced a music crawl from 6 p.m.–midnight on Aug. 16 and a fire department pancake breakfast, vendor row, LEGO show, railroad show, and more on Aug. 17. Learn more about the event and its history here.
Seattle Fire unveils new rescue watercraft as more people head to the shore
SEATTLE - Seattle firefighters are hoping the launch of new rescue equipment will turn back a troubling rise in water deaths. King County has seen elevated drowning numbers over the past four years, with the number of deaths increasing more than 60% since 2018. Now, Seattle firefighters respond to about 70 water rescues a year, according to recent data from the Seattle Fire Department.
Most of Western Washington will see a rise in 2024 property values, but not everywhere
Home values across Western Washington are generally up for 2024, but how much depends on the community. Meanwhile, many office spaces and condos are showing a decline in value. "After dramatic fluctuations in the residential market during the Covid years, values have returned to a steady level of increase," King...
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