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December 1999

Dec. 31, 1999
Monitoring regional Y2K news and events

Dec. 30, 1999
Sheriff's Office to offer ten-day grace period on expired license tabs

Dec. 29, 1999
King County set to monitor Y2K events

Dec. 28, 1999
Seattle/King County federal homeless assistance award of $10,103,469 to sustain some programs but cuts others

Dec. 22, 1999
Executive Sims signs land segregation ordinance

Dec. 22, 1999
King County makes tree-cycling easy

Dec. 22, 1999
Too many poor kids go without dental care

Dec. 21, 1999
Jail settlement announced

Dec. 18, 1999
Fuel trucks collide; fuel being cleaned at King County International Airport

Dec. 17, 1999
Sheriff's Community Service Officer to deliver Christmas food baskets

Dec. 17, 1999
Poll results: Heroin treatment

Dec. 16, 1999
Flood Warning Center to close today

Dec. 16, 1999
Sims supports Governor Locke’s post-695 proposals

Dec. 15, 1999
Washington State and King County step up holiday drinking and driving safety measures

Dec. 14, 1999
Innovative agreement will mix transit and housing in Redmond

Dec. 14, 1999
Sims pleased Council acts on his proposals

Dec. 14, 1999
NMFS to release draft rule for West Coast threatened salmon

Dec. 14, 1999
Looking for a gift that's less wasteful?

Dec. 10, 1999
Poll results: World Trade Conference

Dec. 9, 1999
Regional Transit members ask Sims to restore cuts to ‘lifeline’ bus service

Dec. 7, 1999
Warden to head Office of Regional Policy and Planning; Raup to take new position outside government

Dec. 7, 1999
Sims honors King County employees for service during WTO

Dec. 6, 1999
New requirements for food handlers take effect Jan. 1

Dec. 6, 1999
Kingdome Paper Airplane Contest rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11 Dec. 6, 1999
Sims nominates Sound Transit board members

Dec. 3, 1999
King County to thank Metro customers with free bus service

Dec. 3, 1999
Poll results: E-commerce

Dec. 2, 1999
All WTO arrestees receive appropriate health screening

Dec. 2, 1999
McKenna to deliver surplus van to community center

November 1999

Nov. 29, 1999
Sims’ Wastewater Plan adopted

Nov. 29, 1999
King County Council approves regional sewer plan

Nov. 29, 1999
Fimia says wastewater compromise fails local concerns and regional vision

Nov. 29, 1999
Trail project staff to meet with public

Nov. 29, 1999
Board of Health meeting canceled

Nov. 25, 1999
County crews monitor holiday flooding

Nov. 25, 1999
Road closures and conditions

Nov. 24, 1999
Nickels announces plan to deal with region’s transportation crisis

Nov. 23, 1999
Sims statement on passage of County Budget

Nov. 23, 1999
King County Council cuts budget by 10 percent

Nov. 23, 1999
Fimia supports administration cuts to free up funds for direct services

Nov. 23, 1999
Vance fight to save North Sea Tac Park falls in budget battle

Nov. 23, 1999
County council misses opportunities to restore public health, public safety funding, say Vance and McKenna

Nov. 23, 1999
Sullivan seeks to minimize transit cuts in wake of tight budget

Nov. 23, 1999
Budget beefs up environmental protections at DDES

Nov. 23, 1999
Robert S. Derrick to head Office of Human Resources Management

Nov. 19, 1999
Board of Health adopts fee increases to replace lost tax revenue

Nov. 19, 1999
State legislators to meet with developmental disabilities community

Nov. 19, 1999
Poll results: Affordable housing

Nov. 18, 1999
Issaquah-Hobart Road update

Nov. 18, 1999
Washington State receives federal funds to save endangered salmon

Nov. 18, 1999
King County and cities of Issaquah, Redmond and Sammamish announce collaborative approach to the East Lake Sammamish Trail Project

Nov. 17, 1999
King County Board of Health meeting

Nov. 16, 1999
County flood prevention program receives national acclaim

Nov. 16, 1999
Smoking rates among sexual minorities are double those of the general population

Nov. 15, 1999
Council approves plan to transfer transit tunnel to Sound Transit

Nov. 15, 1999
Sims sets 'Better, Faster, Cheaper' theme for County government review

Nov. 15, 1999
Agencies gear up for "Taking Winter by Storm"

Nov. 15, 1999
Free e-mail and pager traffic alerts during WTO meeting

Nov. 15, 1999
King County Transportation ready for season's first snow

Nov. 15, 1999
New pager service added to nationally-recognized King County Alert!

Nov. 15, 1999
Metro to modify bus service on 149 bus routes for snow or ice

Nov. 12, 1999
Transportation panel moves to protect bus service and road projects by cutting administrative overhead

Nov. 12, 1999
Gay American Smokeout 1999

Nov. 12, 1999
King County continues to monitor flooding rivers

Nov. 12, 1999
King County responding to first flood of the season

Nov. 12, 1999
Hague proposes county join partnership to build Southeast Bypass

Nov. 12, 1999
What happened today with the King County budget

Nov. 12, 1999
"Taking Winter by Storm"

Nov. 12, 1999
Poll results: Initiative 695

Nov. 9, 1999
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest announcement and rules

Nov. 9, 1999
How affordable is housing in King County?

Nov. 9, 1999
Public Health releases report on death trends for King County

Nov. 8, 1999
Sims commends Council for support of sewer plan

Nov. 5, 1999
Public Health identifies Hepatitis A outbreak

Nov. 5, 1999
Poll results: Vanpools

Nov. 4, 1999
Sims' I-695 revised budget proposal does NOT include Metro Transit fare increases

Nov. 4, 1999
Sims submits revised budget to reflect I-695 impacts

Nov. 3, 1999
Councilmembers take initial steps to address impacts of 695

Nov. 3, 1999
Fimia calls for ten steps to help implement impacts of I-695

Nov. 2, 1999
Statement from Executive Sims on passage of Initiative 695

Nov. 2, 1999
Statement from Executive Sims on on defeat of Charter Amendment #1

Nov. 2, 1999
Sims calls for open access, consumer choice in cable issue

Nov. 2, 1999
1999 Paul Robeson Scholar-Athlete Awards will honor over 1300 students from across King County

Nov. 1, 1999
Council’s cautious approach increased technology choices for consumers

October 1999

Oct. 15, 1999
In person or online - it’s time to talk budget

Oct. 15, 1999
King County District Court and the Sheriff's Office offer chance to clear outstanding misdemeanor warrants

Oct. 15, 1999
Poll results: Farmland Preservation

Oct. 14, 1999
Sound Transit Boardmembers announce emerging consensus on Central Link light rail system

Oct. 14, 1999
County Council pitches ballfield funding to Covington

Oct. 14, 1999
King County Health Board to discuss increase in sexually transmitted diseases

Oct. 13, 1999
County Council wheels out surplus vans

Oct. 13, 1999
Board of Health meeting

Oct. 12, 1999
King County opens King Street Center; environmental construction the newest Pioneer Square neighbor

Oct. 11, 1999
Sims unveils 2000 Budget

Oct. 11, 1999
Councilmembers prepare for challenges in 2000 budget, vow "lean and mean" government

Oct. 11, 1999
Public Health urges safe sleep practices for infants

Oct. 11, 1999
Flu is risky and preventable....Now is the time to get immunized

Oct. 8, 1999
Sims to deliver 2000 Budget Address

Oct. 8, 1999
King County Alert!: Road closures & conditions

Oct. 8, 1999
King County secures federal funds for fish and flood protection

Oct. 8, 1999
County celebrates 20 years down on the farm

Oct. 8, 1999
EnviroStars receives award from Governor Locke

Oct. 8, 1999
King County Council to respond to 2000 budget proposal

Oct. 7, 1999
Federal funding may keep Elliott Bay Water Taxi floating in 2000

Oct. 7, 1999
McKenna vows to move aggressively to solve I-90 Park and Ride problems

Oct. 6, 1999
City of Seattle and King County announce plan to reduce pesticide use

Oct. 6, 1999
Sims announces City of Shoreline as lead for Interurban Trail

Oct. 6, 1999
Sims calls for EIS on East Lake Sammamish Trail

Oct. 5, 1999
Committee recommends Shoreline oversee key segment of northend trail

Oct. 5, 1999
Vance and McKenna disappointed at lack of Council support for property tax relief

Oct. 5, 1999
Building "developmental assets" for youth is the recipe for health and lifelong wellness

Oct. 5, 1999
County’s Draft Comprehensive Plan offered for public review

Oct. 5, 1999
Sims and Bryn Mawr elementary students celebrate "Walk Our Children to School Week"

Oct. 4, 1999
Sims presents Mental Health Exemplary Service Awards

Oct. 1, 1999
County increases transportation support for low-income residents

Oct. 1, 1999
See salmon journey up the Cedar River

Oct. 1, 1999
Sims to host joint forum for King County unincorporated councils

Oct. 1, 1999
Sims, judges announce changes for Youth Services

Oct. 1, 1999
Poll results: Puget Sound Fresh

September 1999

Sept. 30, 1999
Initiative 695: Potential impacts on public health

Sept. 30, 1999
Sims to present 1999 Exemplary Service Awards

Sept. 30, 1999
Sheriff disputes findings of County Auditor

Sept. 30, 1999
Committee to hold public hearing on King County Park and Ride lot overcrowding

Sept. 30, 1999
Pelz calls for non-partisan King County Council

Sept. 30, 1999
King County begins series of road improvements in Lower Snoqualmie Valley

Sept. 28, 1999
October declared Salmon Month in King County

Sept. 28, 1999
Public art dedicated at new court in Issaquah

Sept. 28, 1999
Landmarks and Cultural Education project funding recommendations issued

Sept. 28, 1999
King County child immunization rates at all time high

Sept. 27, 1999
County’s Washington Center Building sold; senior assisted living to be created

Sept. 27, 1999
Companies, agencies, leaders receive environmental award

Sept. 27, 1999
Sims to kick-off King County Salmon Month

Sept. 27, 1999
Sheriff's drug detectives bust meth makers; drugs worth $2.3 million kept off streets

Sept. 24, 1999
Transit audit will guide improvements for bus service

Sept. 24, 1999
Traffic advisories

Sept. 24, 1999
King County poll results

Sept. 22, 1999
Nine nominated to serve on transit advisory committee

Sept. 21, 1999
Sims to unveil new transportation technologies

Sept. 20, 1999
1999 King County Community Agriculture Grants

Sept. 20, 1999
King County teams with US West to move surplus computers into schools

Sept. 17, 1999
Interim Adult Detention Director named

Sept. 17, 1999
King County poll results: Park and Ride lots

Sept. 17, 1999
Media Advisory: Sims, US West to discuss partnership to distribute surplus computers in schools

Sept. 16, 1999
Traffic advisory

Sept. 16, 1999
Transportation budget workshops: Initiative 695 potential impacts

Sept. 15, 1999
Kingdome parking prices slashed for Mariners final game Sept. 13, 1999
Sims deplores Council “partisan” charter actions

Sept. 13, 1999
King County Council: Let the people decide

Sept. 13, 1999
Sullivan calls council charter amendment a power grab

Sept. 13, 1999
Pelz calls charter vote ‘a tragedy’

Sept. 13, 1999
Health risk from chemical fire likely minimal, Public Health officials say

Sept. 13, 1999
Burn ban in effect per King County Fire Marshal

Sept. 13, 1999
Citizens sought for Fairwood governance study

Sept. 10, 1999
Traffic advisory

Sept. 10, 1999
Opinion poll results

Sept. 9, 1999
Help sought from the public to identify rape suspect

Sept. 9, 1999
County’s economy strong; rural growth slowing

Sept. 9, 1999
Polls to open for primary; people needed to staff them

Sept. 8, 1999
King County recommends Special Arts Projects

Sept. 8, 1999
Take the Watershed Journey!

Sept. 7, 1999
Councilmembers say ‘No’ vote on WTO measure is statement of principle

Sept. 7, 1999
County Council welcomes WTO to Seattle; Councilmembers call for expanded free and fair trade

Sept. 7, 1999
Council continues work on charter amendments

Sept. 3, 1999
King County poll results

Sept. 1, 1999
Lake critters workshop offered

Sept. 1, 1999
"200,000 Trees in 2000"

August 1999

Aug. 31, 1999
Executive Sims transmits recommended Fall City Subarea Plan to Council

Aug. 30, 1999
Council votes to lower football stadium taxes

Aug. 30, 1999
County Council adopts plan to expand services to Vashon Sewer District

Aug. 30, 1999
Council speeds up construction process for new schools

Aug. 30, 1999
Vance and McKenna decry lack of support for international trade among fellow councilmembers

Aug. 27, 1999
King County poll results

Aug. 26, 1999
King County seeking representatives for Fall City Traffic Safety Advisory Group

Aug. 26, 1999
Water Taxi rides wave of success into Labor Day weekend

Aug. 26, 1999
Councilmember Gossett introduces measure to change official county logo

Aug. 25, 1999
King County Executive Ron Sims announces youth sports grants

Aug. 24, 1999
Web site provides boaters with King County river information

Aug. 24, 1999
Volunteer salmon watchers needed

Aug. 23, 1999
County Council approves millions for habitat restoration

Aug. 23, 1999
KingCounty@Work e-mail newsletter introduced

Aug. 21, 1999
New mountain bike is prize at pet contest in Kent

Aug. 20, 1999
Opinion poll results

Aug. 19, 1999
1999 school immunization requirements

Aug. 18, 1999
Puget Sound Urban Resources Partnership announces call for grant applications

Aug. 17, 1999
Council committee votes to lower stadium taxes

Aug. 17, 1999
King County Park System reopens Juanita Beach in Kirkland

Aug. 17, 1999
Adult Detention Director Art Wallenstein resigns

Aug. 17, 1999
Resources now available to make life "more livable"

Aug. 16, 1999
New public commission to advise county on youth recreation and parks issues

Aug. 16, 1999
King County Executive Ron Sims presents his recommendations for Fall City Subarea Plan

Aug. 16, 1999
Trio of King County studies shine light on recyclables

Aug. 14, 1999
Experts provide new data on planned regional sewage system expansion

Aug. 13, 1999
King County poll results

Aug. 12, 1999
Civil engineers to Council: Kenmore-Matthews Beach sewer pipe needed

Aug. 12, 1999
East Lake Sammamish Trail work to continue

Aug. 12, 1999
Safeco Field's food safety practices are consistently better

Aug. 12, 1999
ATM bus pass aales ending Aug. 23

Aug. 11, 1999
King County implements livestock ordinance

Aug. 11, 1999
King County, Seattle and Tukwila reach agreement on South Park boundaries and new bridge plan

Aug. 11, 1999
King County invites horse owners to participate in survey

Aug. 10, 1999
Preston Vision becomes reality; community celebrates

Aug. 10, 1999
Elliott Bay salmon fishing

Aug. 6, 1999
King County poll results

Aug. 3, 1999
Boulevard Park neighborhood forms citizen patrol to deter and report crime

Aug. 3, 1999
Sheriff's deputy wins gold medal in World Police & Fire Games held in Stockholm

Aug. 3, 1999
Veteran's Incarcerated Project receives state award

Aug. 3, 1999
SmartGrowth Initiative progress report issued; "Growth management is working"

Aug. 2, 1999
Decisions made regarding Year 2000 funding for HIV/AIDS care services in King County

Aug. 2, 1999
Stadium food safety has improved dramatically

July 1999

July 30, 1999
Meth worth $500,000 seized by Sheriff's Office

July 30, 1999
Elliott Bay salmon fishing

July 30, 1999
King County to restore Gold Creek fish passage

July 30, 1999
Catch the excitement of Pista sa Nayon!

July 30, 1999
Public Health is monitoring food safety practices at Safeco Field

July 30, 1999
King County poll results

July 29, 1999
Ombudsman: Handling the concerns of King County residents

July 28, 1999
King County announces summer hours for its Community Service Centers

July 27, 1999
Community stakeholders discuss region’s Y2K readiness

July 26, 1999
Drug trends analysis complete for 1998

July 23, 1999
King County announces that Northwest Behavioral Services will remain open

July 23, 1999
Fingerprint Unit identifies 61 jail inmates supplying false IDs

July 23, 1999
More food safety violations found at Safeco Field

July 22, 1999
National recognition for King County Alert! e-mail service for bus and road closure notice

July 22, 1999
High-speed Internet access:  Executive files comments with FCC

July 22, 1999
Free rewards offered for licensing cats & dogs

July 21, 1999
King County receives national awards for environmental protection and increased public access

July 19, 1999
Downtown Renton to get transit oriented development

July 19, 1999
King County sewer plan amended to allow improvements to Vashon Island system

July 19, 1999
County Council votes to simplify bus fares

July 19, 1999
Sims thanks Council for supporting new childcare initiative

July 19, 1999
County Council steps in to support childcare industry

July 16, 1999
King County expands children’s mental health services

July 16, 1999
Pullen to hold hearing on proposed cut in south county mental health services

July 16, 1999
Sims announces cabinet changes

July 16, 1999
FREE 3-month dog and cat licenses offered by King County Animal Control

July 15, 1999
Health Board to discuss possible unpasteurized juice ban

July 15, 1999
Sims appointed to national trade position

July 15, 1999
Solid Waste Division receives NACo Achievement Awards

July 13, 1999
If you have a heart attack, King County facilities are the place to have it!

July 13, 1999
King County Complete Count Committee formed for Census 2000

July 12, 1999
Weller Street Pedestrian Bridge opens, uniting two Seattle neighborhoods

July 12, 1999
Woman sought in animal cruelty case

July 9, 1999
Pet identification partnership

July 9, 1999
Year 2000 presentation

July 9, 1999
Miller, Vance and Phillips laud federal plan to fund local salmon restoration groups

July 8, 1999
Kingdome honors artwork to be relocated

July 8, 1999
Salmonella outbreak update

July 7, 1999
Measure introduced to enhance salmon recovery

July 7, 1999
$5.3 million awarded for affordable housing

July 6, 1999
New county rules protect trees and slopes in Holmes Point area

July 6, 1999
King County forming citizen advisory committee on transit

July 6, 1999
New program will offer countywide services to homeless persons with mental illness

July 6, 1999
Home loan initiatives proclaimed a success

July 6, 1999
Regional leaders launch post I-200 initiative "Equity In Contracting"

July 2, 1999
King County Emergency Operations Center deactivated

July 2, 1999
King County assessing damage from tonight's earthquake

July 2, 1999
Input sought on measures aimed at protecting rural areas

July 2, 1999
Elliott Bay Water Taxi best bet for 4th of July shows

July 1, 1999
Drivers urged not to drink & drive on holiday weekend

June 1999

June 30, 1999
Sims and Nickels celebrate community partnership Vashon Transfer/Recycling Station opens

June 30, 1999
Help protect local lakes from aquatic infestations

June 30, 1999
Salmonella case numbers continue to rise

June 30, 1999
Sullivan applauds World Conservation Corps’ summer work program

June 29, 1999
1999 Heritage Festival

June 29, 1999
Councilmembers call for approval of wastewater treatment plan that enhances environmental protection

June 28, 1999
County Council approves new sewage rates

June 28, 1999
Council adopts countywide affirmative action plan

June 25, 1999
Salmonella outbreak in King County

June 25, 1999
June 28 East Lake Sammamish Trail public meeting canceled

June 24, 1999
Vashon Transfer/Recycling Station

June 24, 1999
"Not one more dime!"

June 23, 1999
Dr. Donald T. Reay, Chief Medical Examiner, retires

June 23, 1999
Youthbuild Together receives Piper Jaffray Youth Employment Grant

June 23, 1999
County Council strengthens fire protection regulations

June 23, 1999
Council committee recommends new sewage rates, saves taxpayers millions

June 23, 1999
Committee reduces executive’s proposed sewer rate hike

June 22, 1999
No additional financing for the Mariners

June 22, 1999
Sullivan to Mariners: 'Stick to your promise'

June 22, 1999
New King County financial system unveiled

June 22, 1999
Long forgotten WWI memorial drive to be restored

June 22, 1999
County paves way for downtown affordable housing

June 22, 1999
County announces Waterworks Grant Award winners

June 21, 1999
Sims warns about costly Council additions to sewer plan

June 21, 1999
Councilmembers call for approval of wastewater treatment plan that enhances environmental protection

June 21, 1999
Sims to unveil new payroll/human resource system

June 21, 1999
Sheriff's Office arrests 84 underage drinkers over weekend

June 18, 1999
Best Management Practices workshops offered for livestock owners

June 18, 1999
New office building pioneers "green building" methods

June 18, 1999
King Street Center demonstrates environmentally friendly design, construction and operations features

June 18, 1999
Elliott Bay Water Taxi to kick off third season with a splash,new fares to be introduced

June 17, 1999
King County government recognized for excellence in financial reporting

June 17, 1999
Lee Dedrick recognized for educational and professional excellence

June 17, 1999
Third Annual Washington State Ethics Conference

June 17, 1999
Pelz leads charge to notify neighbors of social service facilities

June 16, 1999
King County dedicates new ballfield park near Federal Way

June 15, 1999
Child care need reported; partnerships created

June 15, 1999
Bear Creek residents will create county’s sixth community council

June 15, 1999
Vance re-elected to statewide leadership post

June 14, 1999
'Mega' measures approved by county council

June 14, 1999
Derdowski says ‘Mega-House’ is the ‘tip of the iceberg’ - calls for reforms

June 14, 1999
Vance honors Terminal Park Elementary

June 11, 1999
>Elliott Bay Water Taxi to kick off third season

June 11, 1999
Prime time to report noxious weeds

June 11, 1999
Regional partners reject $120 million interceptor

June 11, 1999
County announces proposed transportation projects targeting traffic congestion in region

June 10, 1999
Adult entertainment regulations in King County

June 9, 1999
Ruling on Finn Hill house favors King County DDES

June 8, 1999
Low tides are inviting...but shellfish in King County may make you sick

June 8, 1999
Celebration set for Homeownership Week

June 7, 1999
Sullivan, Council To Mariners – "Don’t even think about asking"

June 7, 1999
Several councilmembers concerned about change in adult entertainment zoning

June 7, 1999
County council tells Mariners: ‘Stadium cost overruns are your problem’

June 7, 1999
Council approves 62 grants to bring more art to more south county students

June 7, 1999
Car of missing Alzheimer patient is found; help sought from public

June 7, 1999
Sims to open new Vashon Island transfer/recycling station

June 7, 1999
Public invited to learn about hydrilla eradication project

June 4, 1999
King County closes deal on third home purchased in flood plain

June 4, 1999
Oregon decision against AT&T/TCI favors county council demand for consumer choice through "open access"

June 4, 1999
Sheriff's Office continues pressure on parents to pay child support

June 4, 1999
Sheriff's Office submits grant application for cops in schools

June 4, 1999
Sheriff is Appointed to the Executive Board of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs

June 3, 1999
Jean Carpenter named regional governmental relations manager

June 3, 1999
King County to hold open house to discuss future options for Preston Bridge

June 2, 1999
Funding priorities set for HIV prevention efforts in King County

June 2, 1999
Sims holds meeting on County growth plan

June 1, 1999
County council bans use of laser pointers on buses

June 1, 1999
Public to have more say in transit decisions<

May 1999

May 28, 1999
Sims applauds $10 million in federal funding for grade separators in Seattle and South County

May 27, 1999
Work zone safety rally to be held in downtown Seattle; motorists urged to "Give ‘em a Brake"

May 26, 1999
King County unveils 1999 transportation construction program

May 25, 1999
King County/Seattle project receives Brownfields job training grant

May 25, 1999
Habitat Conservation Plan

May 24, 1999
Kirkland residents encouraged to watch for noxious weeds

May 24, 1999
Phillips to Mariners: We won’t pay for your overruns

May 24, 1999
Two Councilmembers oppose zoning change that would allow strip clubs in Fairwood

May 21, 1999
Sims recommends cultural education program grants

May 21, 1999
Nickels elected to third term as chairman of Board of Health

May 21, 1999
Volunteers to teach beach ecology

May 20, 1999
Sims says new State Transportation Budget will bring relief to congested King County corridors

May 20, 1999
McKenna applauds success of King County Transportation Coalition

May 19, 1999
Students use county grant to create wildlife habitat on campus

May 18, 1999
Hamm Creek agreement signed

May 17, 1999
County Council wants assurances for businesses located near proposed Sound Transit maintenance base

May 17, 1999
Minus three tide helps teach marine biology lessons

May 17, 1999
Councilmembers introduce legislation to reduce property taxes

May 17, 1999
Willows Road traffic advisory

May 13, 1999
Puget Sound region receives federal grant for Jobs Access Program

May 11, 1999
Affordable downtown housing to increase with building sale

May 11, 1999
King County given top bond rating

May 11, 1999
Nickels points to dangerous laser fad as safety hazard, shoots for a ban

May 10, 1999
Department merger will better serve mentally ill and chemically dependent

May 10, 1999
County receives highest bond rating in the nation

May 10, 1999
County councilmember wants to ban laser pointers on buses

May 10, 1999
Derdowski: ‘New sewage plan must protect water quality’

May 10, 1999
Bear Creek salmon productivity assessed as part of salmon restoration efforts

May 7, 1999
Executive Office moves

May 7, 1999
Teamwork praised at RJC

May 7, 1999
County funds Interlake High School’s anti-truancy program

May 6, 1999
Sims Final Budget Forum Takes on Growth Issues

May 6, 1999
County's Rural Issues Previewed at May 12 Budget Forum in Enumclaw

May 6, 1999
King County Park System Wins NaCo Five Star Grant for Sammamish River Restoration Project

May 5, 1999
Drinking and driving emphasis patrols announced for Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day along Highway 99

May 5, 1999
Sheriff says "enough" to bomb threats

May 4, 1999
Mid-year growth trends encouraging; Executive Rule to further control growth

May 4, 1999
Law, safety and justice issues previewed at Kent Budget Forum

May 3, 1999
Sims warns childhood asthma on the rise

May 3, 1999
County Council votes to improve traffic safety near ‘mega-house’

April 1999

April 29, 1999
King County Mental Health Court dedicated

April 29, 1999
First Budget Forum set for Shoreline

April 29, 1999
North King County officials relay frustrations to Sound Transit Board

April 29, 1999
Nickels calls on Seattle to invest more in Spokane Street

April 28, 1999
King County Mental Health Court to be dedicated

April 28, 1999
Committee approves traffic safety measures for ‘mega-house’ neighborhood

April 27, 1999
Executive Sims to present awards to students and teachers for achievements in recycling

April 27, 1999
Seattle Police detective charged with theft

April 27, 1999
M/WBE "Success" celebrated

April 27, 1999
Jim Kelly named to head Office of Cultural Resources

April 27, 1999
Sims introduces river rescue dog "Cedar"

April 27, 1999
Council committee approves ‘Good Neighbor Bill,’ requires public notification of mega-houses

April 26, 1999
County Council approves outline for 21st Century growth

April 26, 1999
Speedy school construction added to list of growth priorities

April 26, 1999
Salmon survival project set for Ballard Locks

April 26, 1999
Pet Adoptathon '99

April 23, 1999
Sims orders inquest

April 23, 1999
Councilmembers call on feds to "ante-up" for airport noise abatement

April 23, 1999
Council to honor nationally recognized, award winning ‘Cambodian Elders'

April 22, 1999
Hundreds of children accompany parents to work

April 21, 1999
Council committee to discuss Sound Transit maintenance base

April 21, 1999
Park System wins NACPRO Award for Waterways 2000 program

April 21, 1999
Sheriff's deputies seize weapons cache

April 20, 1999
Campbell resigns as DYS director

April 20, 1999
Sims proposes pedestrian and traffic improvements in North Highline and West Hill

April 20, 1999
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week

April 20, 1999
King County honors exceptional actions to help environment Green Globe Awards to be given on Earth Day

April 19, 1999
Council pushes for teacher pay increase

April 19, 1999
County kicks off celebration of the arts; establishes new cultural award

April 19, 1999
Vance calls for fast-tracking school construction

April 19, 1999
Hague joins "Support Your Local Parks Day" rally at U.S. Capitol

April 17, 1999
Board of Health to employers: Provide coverage for mental health and chemical dependency treatment on equal par with other health benefits

April 16, 1999
Local health plans, health care organizations and hospitals collaborate to fund community health programs

April 15, 1999
Hague hopes to improve traffic safety near "mega-house"

April 15, 1999
Land agreement will take Hamm Creek out of pipe!

April 14, 1999
Independent panel of experts to review County's plans to upgrade wastewater treatment system

April 14, 1999
Sims announces four forums on issues for 2000 budget

April 13, 1999
Experts examine the 'science' of sewage

April 12, 1999
King County Council wants state to "re-evaluate" transportation budget

April 11, 1999
Public Health's HIV/STD Hotline -- New hours, same great service

April 9, 1999
Council to vote on motion requesting more state transportation dollars

April 8, 1999
Open house to discuss upcoming improvements to 228th Ave. S.E. and Issaquah Pine Lake Road

April 8, 1999
Hague wants more public involvement in 'mega-house' construction

April 8, 1999
County to close a section of Carnation Farm Road for repairs

April 8, 1999
County to close portions of Sunset and Soper Roads for soil testing

April 7, 1999
King County Council Chair Louise Miller calls for federal help to save salmon

April 6, 1999
County considers speed limit reduction on S. and S.E. 216th Streets

April 5, 1999
Seattle Children's Theatre receives largest grant in history of county arts/heritage program

April 5, 1999
Volunteers sought for beach naturalist program

April 2, 1999
Area high school students to get "Civics 101" lesson at annual event

April 1, 1999
Naturescaping workshop

April 1, 1999
Sheriff Dave Reichert promotes six

March 1999

March 31, 1999
Help restore the banks of Griffin Creek in Snoqualmie Valley

March 31, 1999
Charges filed in Bellevue murder conspiracy

March 31, 1999
Recall round-up: Eliminate hazardous products from homes & stores

March 30, 1999
Sims adopts rules to better link transportation improvements with development

March 30, 1999
Sims awards $140,000 in grants for youth sports fields

March 30, 1999
Council approves $85,000 for community performances and 'Arts Bucks'

March 30, 1999
Milton residents will vote on library annexation

March 29, 1999
Program changes provide alternatives for disabled bus riders and avert cutbacks in transit service

March 29, 1999
New study identifies South King County as area with most affordable housing

March 26, 1999
State recommends funding for key Eastside transportation projects

March 26, 1999
Southeast King County issues highlighted at growth plan meeting

March 25, 1999
Sims, Hague to open Kirkland's Little League season on fields created from former landfills

March 25, 1999
Chemical dependency facility for women breaks ground in Kirkland

March 25, 1999
Committee talks dollars and 'sense' about long-distance telephone rates

March 24, 1999
Dramatic horse rescue in Snoqualmie to be recognized by Sims

March 23, 1999
Work to save threatened salmon begins along shores of Duwamish

March 23, 1999
New housepost replaces vandalized art at Beaver Lake Park

March 19, 1999
Board of Health approves septic system regulations

March 18, 1999
Sims signs emergency order to strengthen rural areas

March 18, 1999
Habitat for Humanity/Youthbuild to dedicate low-income housing

March 18, 1999
SBA issues disaster declaration for King County

March 17, 1999
Flashy tobacco advertisements meet their match

March 16, 1999
"Return of the Kings"

March 15, 1999
'Airport noise monitor' placed in Magnolia

March 15, 1999
Conference integrates planning for growth with Endangered Species response

March 12, 1999
Board of Health March meeting

March 12, 1999
Kingdome to host a super sale

March 11, 1999
Sims announces staff changes in administration

March 11, 1999
Pesticide Diazinon found in nine out of ten King County neighborhood streams

March 11, 1999
Diabetes epidemic growing: Lifestyle and family history are key indicators

March 10, 1999
Aggravated murder charges filed in triple homicide

March 10, 1999
Charges filed in death of Renton toddler

March 9, 1999
Council praises permanent protection of Green River Valley ag lands

March 9, 1999
Charge filed in assault of teacher's aide at Kent School; Maleng will propose new law to protect school personnel

March 9, 1999
Prosecutor Maleng to give truancy report to Highline School Board

March 9, 1999
Number of "smoke-free" restaurants soars

March 8, 1999
Sexual assault conference for law enforcement strengthens effectiveness

March 4, 1999
Nickels backs state funding proposal for Sound Transit

March 4, 1999
2000 Update to Comp Plan would hold the line on Urban Growth Boundary and encourage urban densities

March 4, 1999
Swift and Certain Justice Team announces first set of programs to streamline criminal justice populations

March 4, 1999
Historic Kingdome basketball courts to be sold

March 4, 1999
Pertussis alert expanded

March 4, 1999
County to highlight upcoming transportation improvements in North Soos Creek

March 3, 1999
King County Road Services Division responds to windstorm

March 2, 1999
HIV/AIDS Planning Council launches open process for prevention planning

March 1, 1999
Most cancers in SeaTac area occur at same rate as rest of state (External link)

February 1999

Feb. 28, 1999
Deputy Mark Brown passes away

Feb. 23, 1999
King County completes Cougar Mountain park acquisition

Feb. 23, 1999
King County Councilmember praises city council for Roosevelt light rail designation

Feb. 22, 1999
Public Health, law enforcement team to prevent access to tobacco by minors

Feb. 18, 1999
King County acquires land for Preston Arboretum

Feb. 18, 1999
Lesbian health advertising campaign a success despite challenges

Feb. 16, 1999
County - AT&T agreement favors consumer and public accountability

Feb. 16, 1999
South County Homebuyer Initiative introduced

Feb. 12, 1999
Amphibian Monitoring Program seeks volunteers

Feb. 11, 1999
Learning Centers to boost high tech workforce

Feb. 11, 1999
Four informational meetings set for Sammamish incorporation process

Feb. 11, 1999
King County police history to be displayed at local museum

Feb. 10, 1999
County Budget Committee denies TCI cable franchise transfer

Feb. 10, 1999
Sheriff petitions County Council to amend surplus gun ordinance

Feb. 10, 1999
Violent Firearms Crimes Coalition takes action against offenders to reduce incidence of crime

Feb. 10, 1999
Television report on lake sewage points out need for new wastewater plan

Feb. 9, 1999
County reaches agreement with 21 cities for court services

Feb. 8, 1999
King County Library System names Sims a "Literary Lion"

Feb. 8, 1999
County moves to officially adopt revisions that will better link road improvements with development

Feb. 8, 1999
Councilmembers oppose AT&T acquisition of local TCI franchise

Feb. 8, 1999
Help shape salmon recovery

Feb. 4, 1999
Sims, Schell unveil recommendations for light rail in Southeast Seattle

Feb. 3, 1999
Local residents sought to serve on Boundary Review Board

Feb. 2, 1999
Woodinville property becomes unique neighborhood

Feb. 2, 1999
Sullivan seeks changes to northend light rail alignment

Feb. 2, 1999
Von Reichbauer honors Federal Way athlete

Feb. 1, 1999
Environmental officials support sewage treatment plan

Feb. 1, 1999
Hague to hold town meeting

January 1999

Jan. 28, 1999
STD rates rise dramatically in gay men

Jan. 28, 1999
Norfold sediment remediation project to begin

Jan. 28, 1999
Give an old fridge new life

Jan. 28, 1999
King County seeks nominations for White Center Traffic Safety Advisory Group

Jan. 27, 1999
Sims meets with President Clinton; announces new federal salmon money

Jan. 27, 1999
Legislators urged to approve project list endorsed by King County Transportation Coalition

Jan. 27, 1999
Mudslide closes 212th Way S.E.

Jan. 25, 1999
Secondary treatment neutralizes illegally dumped chemicals

Jan. 22, 1999
Chemical causes strong odor at sewage treatment plant

Jan. 22, 1999
Councilmember to lead Eastside Transportation Partnership

Jan. 22, 1999
Hepatitis B and the safety of Hepatitis B vaccine

Jan. 21, 1999
Kingdome roof examined thoroughly; building safe for public

Jan. 21, 1999
Salmon workshop focuses on Puget Sound shoreline

Jan. 19, 1999
Public input sought at salmon recovery meetings

Jan. 19, 1999
Sims proposes ban on new card rooms in unincorporated areas of King County

Jan. 19, 1999
King County heroin deaths hit record high for 1998

Jan. 15, 1999
Board of Health Passes Resolution on HIV Reporting

Jan. 14, 1999
Update on TCI cable system rebuild and new fiber-optic I-Net system

Jan. 14, 1999
Board of Health to hear from attorney general on tobacco settlement, discuss HIV reporting requirements

Jan. 14, 1999
Flood update

Jan. 13, 1999
Statement from the Prosecuting Attorney

Jan. 13, 1999
Open House set for Comprehensive Plan revisions

Jan. 13, 1999
County hosts Martin Luther King celebration

Jan. 12, 1999
Growth survey information is accurate

Jan. 11, 1999
Sims calls for smart growth that strengthens Eastside

Jan. 11, 1999
County Council completes annual reorganization

Jan. 11, 1999
"Taking Winter by Storm" web site recognized

Jan. 11, 1999
Public invited to intersection improvement project open house

Jan. 8, 1999
Federal Way resident named to King County board

Jan. 7, 1999
County keeps Eastside teen programs moving

Jan. 4, 1999
New rules urged to enforce neighborhood livability where alcohol is sold or served

Jan. 4, 1999
von Reichbauer to host Sheriff at public safety town meeting<

Jan. 4, 1999
County Council appoints first naturopath to Harborview Board

Jan. 4, 1999
Councilmembers visit D.C. to advance local issues