Get ready for a fun — and
safe — summer on the water
Warm air temperatures don't translate to warm water
temperatures, and even the strongest swimmers can become incapacitated from
cold-water shock. Wear a lifejacket. King County, Public Health — Seattle &
King County, and the King County Sheriff's Office encourage kayakers, boaters,
rafters and swimmers to use caution while enjoying the open water.
For safety information related to boating, swimming, rivers
and pools, as well as discounts and information on lifejackets, go to
kingcounty.gov/watersafety.
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King County Fair July 13-17
What do circus performers, racing pigs and pirates have in
common? You can find them all at the King County Fair, July 13-17 at the
Enumclaw Expo Center. There’s music and entertainment throughout the
fairgrounds, as well as local 4-H participants exhibiting their livestock, art
and plants in hundreds of categories.
The fair opens daily at 10 a.m. and admission can be purchased at the
gate as well as at local Safeway stores at a special presale rate. For more
information visit the King County Fair website.
White Center Jubilee Days July 19-23
White Center Jubilee Days kicks off on Wednesday, July 19
with a Fireworks show and carnival at Steve Cox Memorial Park and runs through
Saturday, July 23. There are lots of activities for the whole family including
a car show, street fair, fireworks, pinewood derby and parade. For more
information visit the Jubilee Days festival website.
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival celebrates summer, art,
music and community July 21-23
The 108th annual Vashon Island Strawberry Festival starts
the evening of Friday, July 21, with the Strawberry Festival Grand Parade on
Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs through Sunday.
Further details can be found on the Vashon Chamber website.
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Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County Area News
Tolt River Bridge Update
King County closed Tolt Hill Bridge 1834A near Carnation on
June 16. Detours are in place for motorists.
On June 22, nearly 150 people attended a Tolt Hill Bridge
community open house. Attendees asked questions and shared feedback with the
King County Department of Transportation Director, Roads Director, and the
County Road Engineer, along with bridge and traffic engineers.
If you were unable to attend the meeting, we encourage you
to receive updates by clicking the red “Stay Connected” button on the webpage.
Through the Road Alert service, we will send out updates on the closure,
repairs and future community open houses.
Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Area News
Reserve Silica Mine
The June meeting of the Greater
Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) on the subject of Reserve
Silica mine reclamation/rehabilitation included various guests from the State
of Washington, King County and site owners. Geologists from consulting firms
hired by the owners reviewed current work to detect and contain contaminants,
including arsenic and lead, at several locations on the site. For more
information visit the GMVUAC web site or the Department of Ecology website for the project.
Vashon/Maury Island Area News
Next Steps for Vashon Community Plan
The Executive’s recommended Vashon-Maury Island
Community Service Area plan will be shared with the Metropolitan King County
Council this month. A web page to
monitor the Council’s adoption process will can be found here. To add your email
to receive notifications of upcoming public meetings and hearings you can send
an e-mail to CouncilCompPlan@kingcounty.gov and request to be added to the
Vashon-Maury Island CSA Plan list.
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council meeting
Monday, July 10, 7 - 9 p.m.
Maple Valley Fire Station
231st St and SR-169
Maple Valley, WA
Guest speakers include the State Department of Ecology and King County DPER to
discuss the status of the Landsburg Mine clean-up. Check the Greater Maple Valley UAC
website for details
Fall City Community
Association
Friday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fall City Fire Station
4301 334th Pl. SE
Fall City, WA
Monthly board meeting, open to the public. For more information visit the Fall City Community
Association website.
Skyway
Solutions board meeting
Monday, July 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
13470 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA
A community based organization whose mission is to promote community-building,
equitable development and neighborhood revitalization. Open to the public.
West
Hill Community Association Board meeting
Wednesday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.
Skyway Fire District 20
12424 76th Ave. S
Seattle, WA
Monthly board meeting open to the public. Stay in the loop about local issues,
events and news from this all-volunteer nonprofit. For more information visit the West Hill
Community website or email.
West
Hill Business Association meeting
Tuesday, July 18, 9 a.m.
Skyway VFW
7421 S 126th St.
Seattle, WA
Monthly meeting of the business community of West Hill, open to the public.
Green Valley/Lake Holm Association Meeting
Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
Fire District 44
Station 95
32316 148th Ave.
SE
Auburn, WA
For more information
visit their Facebook or Twitter page or email.
Community Alliance to
Reach Out and Engage
Monday, July 24, 2017 6:30-8 p.m.
Lord of Life Lutheran
Church
12819 160th Ave SE
Renton, WA
Visit website at for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
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