Unincorporated Area Community News - King County Local Services


*July 2023*




*Upper Bear Creek Community Council presents free summer concerts at Cottage Lake Park** *

Music in the Park at Cottage Lake

With support from King County's Alan M. Painter grant program and local businesses, the Upper Bear Creek Community Council is offering free outdoor concerts at Cottage Lake Park in July and August.

*When:* Thursday nights, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

*Schedule
• *July 6 - The True Romans [ [link removed] ] (rock cover band)
*•* July 13 - Rouge [ [link removed] ] (French cafe music)
*•* July 20 - Billy Stapleton [ [link removed] ] and Mark Dufreuse [ [link removed] ] (blues)
*•* July 27 - 85th Street Swing Band [ [link removed] ]
*•* Aug. 3 - Stillwater Hill [ [link removed] ] (bluegrass)
*•* Aug. 10 - Hook Me Up [ [link removed] ] (variety jazz)

Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening!

Learn more about the Alan M. Painter Grants [ [link removed] ]





Reminder: consumer fireworks are banned in unincorporated King County

Last year, the use and sale of consumer fireworks were officially prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, including communities such as White Center, Skyway, East Federal Way, Fairwood, and the East Renton area.

The ban marked a big change, so King County’s initial enforcement goal was to inform and educate violators about the new rules. This year, the county will begin enforcing the ban—which could include issuing citations to violators.

To report violations, fill out a form on the King County website [ [link removed] ] or call 206‑848‑0800.

For more information, see this King County Local Blog post. [ [link removed] ]

*King County planning news*

Last Call! Share your thoughts for the 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan by July 15

Your Future Your Voice

King County is developing its 2024 Comprehensive Plan, a guide for how the county will support the growing communities that lie outside city limits. The plan offers a wide range of proposals designed to prevent displacement, improve access to parks and green spaces, support climate-resilient neighborhoods, expand housing options, and help people live and prosper in their communities.

Your input is critical as the county works on proposals that will affect your community. You can share your thoughts via a short survey [ [link removed] ] or visit the Comprehensive Plan website [ [link removed] ] to learn more.

*Questions?* Send email <[email protected]> or visit the King County website [ [link removed] ] for more information.



*Snoqualmie* Valley/Northeast King County r*esidents are invited to comment on draft* subarea plan through July 15

Councilmember Perry and King County planners at Duvall Days

Public comments are still being accepted on the Snoqualmie Valley/Northeast King County subarea plan through July 15. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review and comment on what's being proposed via the survey [ [link removed] ].

For more information about the plan, including the proposed vision, guiding principles, policies, and zoning/land use map amendments, visit the project's interactive website [ [link removed] ] or come to one of the following public events:

*•* Public meeting at Baring Fire Station – July 6, 6 – 8 p.m.
*•* Public meeting at North Bend Train Depot – July 11, 6 – 8 p.m.

Questions? Send email to Jesse Reynolds <[email protected]>.

The finished subarea plan will become part of the King County Comprehensive Plan (see above).

"Photo: Local Services' own David Daw, left, King County Councilmember Sarah Perry, and county planner Jesse Reynolds helped spread the word about the subarea plan at the Duvall Days festival in early June.

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County considers zoning changes for Vashon-Maury Island

Vashon Island
Comments will be accepted through July 15

King County is reviewing zoning conditions on several Vashon-Maury Island land parcels and would like input from community members.

Amendments to a Groundwater Protection Special District Overlay are also under review. County planners welcome your thoughts on changes you'd like them to consider.

Learn more and share your thoughts on the interactive website [ [link removed] ].

*Questions?* Email [email protected] <[email protected]> or call 206-477-3800.



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Reminder: NE Woodinville-Duvall Road will be fully closed for 30 days at NE 172nd Street starting July 17

NE Woodinville Duvall Road closure map [ [link removed] ]

Starting Monday July 17, King County Road Services will close NE Woodinville-Duvall Road in both directions at NE 172nd Street (near NE Old Woodinville-Duvall Road) to replace a rusted culvert.

Road crews will dig a large pit across both lanes of NE Woodinville-Duvall Road just east of NE 172nd Street so they can remove and replace the culvert. There's no room for a bypass lane around the work zone and all through traffic will be diverted to the detour route.

During the closure, no traffic will be able to use the closed section of the road—including vehicles, trucks, emergency response, bicycles, and pedestrians. However, local access on NE Woodinville-Duvall Road will be available to the east and west of the construction pit, between Avondale Road NE and Old NE Woodinville-Duvall Road and between NE 172nd Street and W Snoqualmie Valley Road.

Fully closing the road in both directions for 30 days in a row, 24 hours a day, will make it possible for the county to complete the work in the shortest possible time, and during the summer in-water work window.

Learn more on the project website [ [link removed] ]. [ [link removed] ]



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*Natural Resources and Parks*

Got Hazardous Waste? King County's Wastemobile is here (and there) to help!

Wastemobile

King County's Wastemobile offers free, easy, convenient, and safe hazardous waste disposal. Residents and small businesses can drop off household hazardous waste such as oil-based paint, batteries, antifreeze, or pesticides to the Wastemobile at no cost.

The Wastemobile website [ [link removed] ] offers a full schedule and instructions as well as complete lists of accepted items and quantity limits for households [ [link removed] ] and eligible businesses [ [link removed] ].



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*Emergency management*

Wildfire smoke
Preparing for wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke is becoming a regular part of our summers in western Washington. Even without fires burning nearby, smoke from far-off fires can travel long distances to settle over the region.

Here are some ways you can educate yourself and prepare.

*Know your risk* and make plans to protect your health. Some groups are more sensitive to wildfire smoke, including...

• Older adults, young children, and pregnant people
• People with chronic health conditions like heart and lung diseases
• People who work or exercise outdoors
• People who are unsheltered

*Be ready* for smoky days...
• Monitor air quality at AirNow.gov [ [link removed] ]or map.PSCleanAir.gov [ [link removed] ]
• Plan ways to keep indoor air clean. Consider getting an air purifier, change the filters in your air conditioning unit if you have one, or learn how to make a DIY box filter fan [ [link removed] ].
• Plan indoor activities.

Learn more at kingcounty.gov/WildfireSmoke [ [link removed] ] and on the Washington Department of Health website [ [link removed] ].



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*Regional animal services*

Protect your pet with a license

Protect your pets

Thousands of pets go missing nationally each year during July 4th events and their aftermath, and a large part of getting them home is figuring out where "home" is. Protect your pet with a license from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). License online today [ [link removed] ].



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*WSU Extension*

*Upcoming learning opportunities for King County forest owners*

Forest Stewardship

Registration is still open for two upcoming programs from WSU (Washington State University) Extension for owners of forested and wooded property in King County.

Cost Share Opportunities for King and Pierce County Forest Owners [ [link removed] ] (Free webinar on July 11) Cost sharing is financial assistance available to landowners to implement best land management practices that benefit both private landowners and public resources. This webinar will introduce property owners to federal, state, and local cost share programs available in King and Pierce counties.

Preston Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course [ [link removed] ] (starts September 5 at the Preston Community Center) Learn everything you need to know about caring for your forest, including how to write your own personalized forest stewardship plan that could help qualifying landowners save money on property taxes through King County's Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) program. Participants will receive a site visit to their property by a professional forester. Cost: $175; pre-registration is required.



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Community organizations

:: Community Alliance to Reach Out and Engage

Lord of Life Lutheran Church
12819 160th Avenue SE, Renton

See blog [ [link removed] ] for the latest information and to confirm meetings.

:: Enumclaw Plateau Community Association

Third Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
 Muckleshoot Library (King County Library branch)
39917 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn

Monthly board meetings are open to the public, and often feature guest speakers in addition to community reports and information from a variety of local organizations. For more information email Nancy Merrill <[email protected]>.

:: Fall City Community Association

First Tuesdays – Virtual meeting (7-8:30 pm)

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. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month, and are open to the public. For more information, visit fallcity.org [ [link removed] ] or email send email <[email protected]>. 

:: Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council

Second Tuesdays – Virtual meeting via Zoom 

Visit the website [ [link removed] ] for the latest information and to confirm meeting dates and locations.

:: Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council

Monday, July 10, 7-9:30 pm – in person or via Zoom
Maple Valley Fire Station
22225 SE 231st St (across from the King County Sheriff’s Precinct #3)

Visit the website [ [link removed] ] for the agenda, guest speakers, and Zoom information, which will be posted several days before the meeting.

*:: Green Valley/Lake Holm Association*

The Green Valley/Lake Holm Association advocates for those who live in unincorporated southeast King County. Primary goals are to maintain the community’s unique historic, agricultural, and rural character; protect the environment; and sustain quality of life in the area. They engage regularly with local government agencies to address concerns and influence policies on topics of mutual interest, such as growth and development, transportation, public safety, and flood control. Stay connected by visiting their Facebook page [ [link removed] ].

:: North Highline Unincorporated Area Council

Monthly board meetings are open to the public and often feature guest speakers in addition to community reports and information from local organizations. For more information, email Liz Giba <[email protected]>.

:: Skywest Tool Library

Working to start a new tool library in Skyway. The purpose of the library will be to share ideas, teach, learn, and borrow tools and more. To learn more, email [email protected]. 

*:: Upper Bear Creek Community Council*

For information, call Nancy Stafford at 425-788-5841 or visit the Facebook page [ [link removed] ].

*:: Vashon Chamber of Commerce*

Send email <[email protected]> or [ [link removed] ]visit the website [ [link removed] ].

:: Vashon-Maury Community Council

Thursday, July 6, 7-8:30 pm – in person or via Zoom
Vashon Land Trust
10014 SW Bank Road, Vashon

Monthly board meetings are open to the public, and often feature guest speakers in addition to community reports and information from a variety of local organizations. For more information visit the website [ [link removed] ].

:: West Hill Community Association

Wednesday, July 12, 7-8:30 pm – in person or via Zoom [ [link removed] ]
Skyway Fire District 20 Admin Building
12424 76th Avenue S, Seattle

Monthly board meetings are open to the public, and often feature guest speakers in addition to community reports and information from a variety of local organizations. For more information, send email <[email protected]> or visit the website [ [link removed] ] <[email protected]>.




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