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Oct. 20: County moving forward to modernize business systems- King County


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Published Oct. 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

The King County Council voted Monday, Oct. 20, to move forward with the Accountable Business Transformation (ABT) Program ...

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Oct. 7: Workshop for floodplain farmers set for Oct. 28


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Published Oct. 9, 2008 at 7:58 p.m.

Farmers who work the rich bottomlands along King County rivers can learn more about flood preparedness, flood recovery and beneficial changes to building rules to help them better protect their livestock and livelihoods, at an Oct. 28 workshop ...

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Oct. 6: Approved 2008 Comprehensive Plan promotes equity, predictability and environmental protections- King County


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Published Oct. 9, 2008 at 7:56 p.m.

King County Executive Ron Sims' 2008 Comprehensive Plan update was approved today by the King County Council. This is the first of King County's Comprehensive Plan updates to address global issues such as climate change and equity and social justice ...

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Oct. 2: King County and Maple Valley sign agreement on joint planning of Summit Pit property- King County


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Published Oct. 2, 2008 at 6:07 p.m.

King County and the City of Maple Valley have signed a memorandum of agreement to work together on a joint planning process to decide the appropriate zoning for the Summit Pit property in Southeast King County, also known as "the Donut Hole." ...

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Sept. 19: Rural, home-based businesses in King County to get support under proposed rule changes- King County


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Published Sept. 23, 2008 at 3:23 p.m.

King County is proposing a common sense change to land use regulations to make it easier for home-based businesses and their customers in rural areas. King County Executive Ron Sims is recommending the change after it was learned current regulations prevented customers of a horseshoe supply shop from picking up and paying for their purchases while on the owner's property. The proposed changes promote and encourage compatible home-based businesses in a way that fits with the surrounding

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Sept. 16: 2008 King County Annual Growth Report and Economic Benchmark Report show mixed signs of growth


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Published Sept. 16, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.

King County Executive Ron Sims today released the 2008 King County Annual Growth Report and the 2008 Economic Benchmark Report. The 2008 Annual Growth Report (AGR) indicates that the Growth Management Act continues to successfully funnel residential growth to cities, helping preserve rural lands and lifestyle ...

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Sept. 5: King County seeks Waste Free Holidays' partners


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Published Sept. 9, 2008 at 9:57 a.m.

King County Solid Waste Division invites businesses and organizations that offer "experience gifts" to join its award-winning waste prevention program, Waste Free Holidays ...

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