February 03, 2012
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Crews prep for new stage of road improvements east of Redmond

The King County Road Services Division’s road improvement project east of Redmond on Novelty Hill is moving into a new phase, as crews prepare for the...
King County  Release Date: 2/3/2012 1:09:00 PM

Stage 1 Burn Ban Issued for Pierce County

Indoor and outdoor burning restrictions apply To protect public health from rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is i...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 2/3/2012 11:02:00 AM

King County Afternoon Road Closure Update

King County Afternoon Road Closure Update

As of 3:30 PM, January 30, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/30/2012 3:35:00 PM

Snoqualmie Valley roads closed due to minor flooding

Snoqualmie Valley roads closed due to minor flooding

Persistent rain and minor flooding along the Snoqualmie River has prompted road closures in lowland areas. If you plan to travel in flood-prone areas ...
King County  Release Date: 1/30/2012 9:54:00 AM

Flood Warning Center closes, as rain eases and Snoqualmie River flows recede

The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 4 a.m. Monday following a brief, four-hour opening to monitor rising flows on the Snoqualmie River.&n...  More...
King County  Release Date: 1/30/2012 4:32:00 AM

Flood Warning Center opens as river levels rise

Persistent rainfall brings Snoqualmie River into Phase II flood alert levelThe King County Flood Warning Center opened late Sunday evening, Jan. 29, a...  More...
King County  Release Date: 1/30/2012 12:17:00 AM

Pierce County burn ban cancelled as of 5 p.m., Jan. 28

[January 28, 2012] Effective at 5:00 p.m. today, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is cancelling the air quality burn ban issued for Pierce County...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 1/28/2012 5:32:00 PM

Expect lane closures on Novelty Hill roads next week

Expect lane closures on Novelty Hill roads next week

The King County Road Services Division crews are busy with new parts of the Novelty Hill project east of Redmond, as they construct a retaining wall, ...
King County  Release Date: 1/27/2012 1:12:00 PM

STAGE 1 BURN BAN ISSUED for Pierce County

To protect public health from rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban in Pierce County, effective ...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 1/27/2012 11:09:00 AM

LYNNWOOD - Cold Weather Shelter OPEN

South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter OPEN What:Warm safe place to sleep, dinner, breakfast, sack lunch, nice people.Who: Anyone that ...  More...
Cold Weather Shelter Network - Snohomish  Release Date: 1/27/2012 8:08:00 AM

Peasley Canyon Road in the Auburn area has reopened

Peasley Canyon Road in the Auburn area has reopened

The King County Road Services Division has reopened Peasley Canyon Rd. between Military Rd South and West Valley Highway. The road was closed while cr...
King County  Release Date: 1/26/2012 3:32:00 PM

King County afternoon road update

King County afternoon road update

As of 3:00 PM, January 25, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/25/2012 3:07:00 PM

Cold Weather Shelter Open Thursday

Cold Weather Shelter Open ThursdayWhat: Dinner, Safe place to sleep, breakfast, sack lunch, good talk, friendsWhen: Jan 26, Thursday at 7PM SharpWhere...  More...
Cold Weather Shelter Network - Snohomish  Release Date: 1/25/2012 2:33:00 PM

King County morning road update

King County morning road update

As of 6:30 AM, January 25, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/25/2012 6:51:00 AM

City of Auburn Clean Up and Recovery for Citizens

Nearly all of the roads are open in Auburn and the City in conjuction with Waste Management is offering several options and tips as residents and bu...  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/23/2012 5:36:00 PM

King County afternoon road update

King County afternoon road update

As of 3:45 PM, January 23, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. Motorists should monitor this road closure list...
King County  Release Date: 1/23/2012 3:42:00 PM

All Red Cross Shelters Are Closed

All Red Cross Shelters Are Closed

As temperatures warmed and power was mostly restored, people headed back home. Red Cross shelters closed on Sunday, but we remain in close contact wit...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/22/2012 4:05:00 PM

King County afternoon road update

King County afternoon road update

As of 12:00 noon, January 22, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. Motorists should monitor this road closure ...
King County  Release Date: 1/22/2012 12:01:00 PM

Updated Red Cross Shelter List

Updated Red Cross Shelter List

Tonight the American Red Cross will continue to provide overnight shelter for people without power or heat due to the recent winter storm. As power is...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/21/2012 7:31:00 PM

King County evening road update

King County evening road update

As of 7:15 PM, January 21, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. Motorists should monitor this road closure lis...
King County  Release Date: 1/21/2012 7:18:00 PM

County road crews finally get the upper hand on snow and ice; attention turns to massive clean-up

County road crews finally get the upper hand on snow and ice; attention turns to massive clean-up

King County road crews enter their second week of storm response finally getting the upper hand on snow and ice that has gripped the region in recent ...
King County  Release Date: 1/21/2012 11:36:00 AM

Kirkland Storm Update #9: All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree

Kirkland Storm Update #9: All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree

All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/21/2012 9:17:00 AM

King County Morning Road Closure Update

King County Morning Road Closure Update

As of 6:00 AM, January 21, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/21/2012 5:49:00 AM

King County Evening Road Closure Update

King County Evening Road Closure Update

As of 8:30 PM, January 20, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 8:23:00 PM

Red Cross Opens Additional Shelters

Red Cross Opens Additional Shelters

The American Red Cross continues to work around the clock to help people affected by the winter storm. Three new shelters have opened to help individu...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/20/2012 7:26:00 PM

Phone outages throughout King County due to impacts of recent storm: IMPORTANT 911 INFO

Options for residents unable to get through to 9-1-1There have been telephone and cellular network outages throughout King County due to the recent ...  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/20/2012 6:47:00 PM

Improving road conditions should bring changing status for Metro bus routes this weekend

Improving road conditions should bring changing status for Metro bus routes this weekend

While King County Metro Transit bus routes remain on snow routing through the end of Friday, the agency hopes to begin returning to normal operations ...
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 6:25:00 PM

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 4

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 4

Forecasts now predict wind, which could cause more power outages, as well as possible flooding. Learn how to be prepared. An overnight shelter is also...
Issaquah, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 5:58:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 8: Rainy Conditions; Crews Plowing Slush on Roadways

Kirkland Storm Update 8: Rainy Conditions; Crews Plowing Slush on Roadways

Kirkland - Rainy conditions; crews plowing slush. Watch for tree damage and danger.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 3:36:00 PM

North Bend Warming Center Closes

The City of North Bend's warming center at City Hall has been closed. For nighttime shelter, please go to the Red Cross Shelter in Issaquah at 301 Rai...  More...
North Bend, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 3:32:00 PM

UPDATED RED CROSS OVERNIGHT SHELTER LIST

UPDATED RED CROSS OVERNIGHT SHELTER LIST

The American Red Cross continues to provide disaster relief to people affected by the winter storm. Last night about 20 people without heat and power ...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/20/2012 2:24:00 PM

King County Road Closure Update

King County Road Closure Update

January 20, 2012, King County Road Closure Update
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 1:17:00 PM

Emergency Operations Center deactivated at 11 a.m.

Emergency Operations Center deactivated at 11 a.m.

With the snow melting, power back on for all but 260 Seattle City Light Customers and most arterial streets bare and wet, the Emergency Operations Cen...
Admin  Release Date: 1/20/2012 12:48:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 7: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens’ Help Needed with Flooding Prevention

Kirkland Storm Update 7: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens’ Help Needed with Flooding Prevention

Kirkland, Wa - 1st Street Closure; others remain closed. Residents encouraged to clear storm drains and water meters.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 10:08:00 AM

North Bend Opens Warming Center

The City of North Bend has opened a warming center at City Hall, 211 Main Avenue North.  The center will be open to the public from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM...  More...
North Bend, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 9:58:00 AM

Waste Management Inclement Weather Updates- Friday, January 20, 2012

Waste Management Inclement Weather Updates- Friday, January 20, 2012If your collection day is today, please see information below.Seattle and Burien W...  More...
Waste Management-Puget Sound  Release Date: 1/20/2012 9:35:00 AM

SERVICES RESTORED AT SAMMAMISH PLATEAU WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

 MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SERVICES RESTORED AT SAMMAMISH PLATEAU WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTJanuary 20, 2012 8:00 am C...  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/20/2012 8:24:00 AM

Temperatures warming: Now the melt begins

Temperatures warming: Now the melt begins

SEATTLE —Temperatures are forecast to rise. Rain is coming and the City of Seattle is shifting its focus to clearing storm drains to prevent localized...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/20/2012 6:25:00 AM

King County morning road alert

King County morning road alert

Another day of plowing and sanding is on tap for King County road crews. As those crews enter the seventh day of ice and snow operations, they hope to...
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 5:57:00 AM

CleanScapes Suspends Residential Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

CleanScapes Suspends Residential Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

As of January 20, 2012, service in Shoreline and Des Moines has been temporarily disrupted because of continued icy and snowy conditions, and all resi...
CleanScapes, Inc.  Release Date: 1/20/2012 5:29:00 AM

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