Amended agreement continues effort to develop regional athletic facility
Council gives unanimous support to adjusted use plan with Eastside Football Club

King County Council unanimously approves motion to address risk of shipping oil by rail
With rise in shipments through populated communities, legislation calls for plan in case of spill or accident

Councilmembers advocate prevention of elder abuse
In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day

County Council recognizes Seattle Prep’s Mock Trial Champions
High school beats teams from 45 states in national competition

County Council gives approval for construction of Factoria Transfer Station replacement
Modern station to replace aging, crowded building

Council approves revised plan for solid waste system that reflects reduction in volume received
Collaborative Solid Waste Transfer Plan review calls for smaller, right-sized transfer station network

Non-Profits receive “Retired” Vans from King County
Eastside agencies to benefit from donation program

Dunn amendment to study impacts of closing the Renton Transfer Station on Self-haul users part of review of County’s solid waste plan

County Council approves transit service reductions for September, adopts efforts to address future service reductions
160,000 service hours lost, reviewing options that include independent audits, possible fare increase to limit additional reductions in 2015

Councilmembers propose transit compromise

Climate Change isn’t just about Climate any more
National and regional experts convened in Seattle say it’s also about National Security

Dunn amendment to review closure of Renton Transfer Station
Impact on current users taken into consideration

County Council recognizes Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks
June is “Seattle Seahawks Month” in King County