WSU Extension Forestry is holding a day-long winter school for small forest landowners at Green River College in Auburn on Feb. 23. This is a good opportunity for landowners in unincorporated areas to learn hands-on forest management skills.
For details, see the WSU forestry website or Facebook
(Photo by King County Parks)
 King County Wastewater Treatment Division 2018 summer college interns tour the West Point Treatment Plant. Pictured (l-r): Megan McAdams, Katherine Wilson, Alexander Fairhart, Nicole Kahasha, Alex Cole, Jyoti Bodas, Jasmine Chan, William Recla, Blake Berry, and Toby Una.
King County's Wastewater Treatment and Water and Land Resources divisions are seeking several college students for full-time summer internships in 2019.
In most cases, the work schedule will be 8-hour days, Monday-Friday. Interns will report to various King County Wastewater Treatment Division sites. Most positions require a valid driver's license.
Assignments include communications, continuous improvement, community relations, construction management, engineering (civil/mechanical), resource recovery, stormwater management, and monitoring lakes, streams, wetlands, and/or Puget Sound.
These positions will provide experience in the practical application of coursework in a large-scale urban infrastructure system. Requirements include dependability, effective communication skills, enthusiasm to learn, and willingness and ability to work in a diverse environment.
King County offers low-income customers a discounted rate to dispose of garbage, recyclables, and yard waste at its recycling and solid waste transfer stations.
Through the Cleanup Lift program, self-haul customers who show their ORCA LIFT, EBT, or Medicaid (ProviderOne) card when entering a King County facility will receive a $12 discount off the cost to dispose of garbage and to recycle yard waste, clean wood, and refrigerators.
One of the things King County does to maintain our bridges is wash them, which keeps them clear of debris and plants. We have four bridges scheduled for washing in the coming weeks:
Green River GorgeBridge (on SE Green River Gorge Road near Black Diamond)—Feb. 19-20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NOTE: Requires a full closure.
Raging River Bridge (on SE 68th Street near Snoqualmie)—Feb. 21-22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Requires a lane restriction.
Mount Si Bridge (on SE Mount Si Road near North Bend)—Feb. 25-March 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Requires a lane restriction.
Stossel Bridge (pictured above, on NE Carnation Farm Road)—March 4-8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Requires a lane restriction.
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4Culture is now accepting applications for grants to support creative projects in arts, heritage, and/or historic preservation.
They encourage new applicants and want to work with everyone producing arts and culture in Unincorporated King County.
The deadline is March 6.
For more information, visit the 4Culture website.
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Bong Sto. Domingo from the King County Department of Local Services will be on Vashon Island every Tuesday in February starting at 9 a.m. for customer service. For more information, contact him by email or call 206-351-8071.
Did you know...
..there are over 100 places in King County where you can get rid of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications?
Keep your family safe and get unwanted medicine out of the home! Find a medicine return drop box at medicinereturn.org or text
MEDS to 667873.
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 Photo of Moncton flood, 1915, courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives
When disaster strikes, many services we rely on could be overwhelmed. Critical infrastructure, including transportation, utility, and communication systems, may be damaged. So we all need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for days or weeks at a time. This free workshop is open to the public and covers local hazards, utility control, water storage and purification, emergency sanitation, and creating emergency plans. Note: the class is free for all King County residents, but registration is required.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8 p.m.
King County Library Meeting Room
115 E 4th Street
North Bend
Register for this class
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8 p.m.
King County Library Meeting Room
1409 SW 107th St
White Center
Register for this class
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.
King County Library Meeting Room
12901 Newcastle Way
Newcastle
Register for this class
Community Alliance to Reach Out and Engage
Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
12819 160th Avenue SE
Renton
See website for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
Enumclaw Plateau Community Association
Saturday, Feb. 23, 9-11 a.m.
Enumclaw Community Center
1350 Cole Street
Enumclaw
Visit the website for more info.
Fall City Community Association
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.
Fall City Fire Department
4301 334th Place SE
Fall City
The Fall City Community Association promotes building of community, proactively communicates on local issues, and takes action on selected issues that affect the Fall City community. Open to the public. For more information, email Ashley Glennon.
Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m.
Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 78
20720 SE May Valley Road
Issaquah
Visit the website for the latest information and to confirm meeting dates and locations.
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council
Monday, Feb. 4, 7-9:30 p.m.
Maple Valley Fire Station
Southeast corner of SE 231st Street and SR-169 intersection
Guest speakers will be from the new King County Department of Local Services, including Director John Taylor, who will discuss his vision and goals for the new agency. The council will discuss the wide variety of regional and local issues it is working on and ask questions about the function of the new Local Services department. Visit the website for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
Green Valley/Lake Holm Association Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fire District 44, Station 95
32316 148th Avenue SE
Auburn
Visit the association on Facebook or Twitter or send email for more information.
North Highline Unincorporated Area Council
Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
North Highline Fire district
1243 SW 112th Street
White Center
(Parking and entrance are in the back of the station)
Open to the public. Monthly meeting of all-volunteer neighborhood based community organization. For more information, email Liz Giba.
Skyway Solutions Community Development Association
Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
13470 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S
Seattle
Open to the public. Skyway Solutions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in unincorporated Skyway. For more info call 206-706-6400.
Upper Bear Creek Community Council
No meeting scheduled for February.
Visit the website or Facebook page for the latest information and to confirm meetings.
West Hill Community Association
Community Coffee Hour
Saturday, Feb. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.
Skyway Library
12601 76th Ave S
Meet the members of the West Hill Community Association, neighbors, and friends. Open to the public. Held on second Saturdays and sponsored by the West Hill Community Association. Email for more information.
Board Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.
King County Fire District 20 Training Center
12424 76th Avenue S
Board meetings are open to the public and often feature guest speakers as well as community reports and information from a variety of local organizations. For more information, visit the website or send email to contact@mywesthill.org.
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