Monthly Archives: June 2015
Everett concrete plant fined for water quality violations
CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific LLC faces a $21,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology for allowing concrete wash water and muddy water to flow off its property into Everett’s stormwater system.
New co-chair appointed to Agriculture and Water Quality Advisory Committee
Washington Department of Ecology Director Maia Bellon created the committee in 2014 to expand upon and improve working relationships with agricultural landowners and livestock producers. The aim is to provide an open forum for dialogue ensuring both water quality protection and a healthy agricultural industry
Kebero Court opens at Yesler Terrace
Kebero Court, the first new residential building opened as part of Seattle Housing Authority’s Yesler Terrace redevelopment of 30 acres near downtown Seattle, has started accepting residents.
Seattle shoreline program approved
Seattle’s program will result in the balanced management of nearly 100 miles of marine, lake and estuarine shorelines throughout the city. The city’s locally tailored program is designed to minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas, reserve appropriate areas for water-oriented uses, and protect the public’s right to enjoy shorelines areas.
Public agencies join forces to protect, enhance native wildlife
Clark County will begin maintaining prime wildlife habitat east of Lake River near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge after taking title to the property following formal approval by the Board of County Councilors on May 26.
Assessment notices to reflect property values rising as of January
Those trends are reflected in annual Notice of Value statements set for mailing this week. The notices report market values as of Jan. 1, 2015, as required by state law. Values for 2015 will be one factor in calculating property taxes for 2016
Guided tours to showcase local water, nature trails June 6 and 20
Three upcoming events offer special opportunities to enjoy scenic beauty and celebrate Legacy Lands’ 30th anniversary in Clark County.
City moves in Nextdoor
Responding to requests from residents, the city will start using the popular social network for neighborhoods Nextdoor on Monday, June 1, as another way to communicate with residents
Expanded Metro bus service will help relieve overcrowding in Seattle
King County Metro on Saturday will begin providing additional transit service that will reduce overcrowding, In Seattle, where voters approved Proposition 1 in November, there will be an additional 110,000 hours of bus service on 53 routes, followed by another 113,000 hours in September. In Burien and Mercer Island, new flexible shuttle service will meet the specific needs of local communities.
House Passes Biennial Transportation Budget
With a bipartisan 74-20 vote, the House of Representatives passed a 2015-17 transportation budget that has been agreed to by the Senate. The maintenance level budget continues the work already in progress on projects across the state.
