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July 16, 2024
Celebrating multiple milestones for Eastrail, connecting trail to rail in Bellevue
Eastrail aerial view
We celebrated multiple milestones for Eastrail, an emerging 42-mile regional trail connecting South and East King County to Snohomish County with a spur to Redmond.
We opened a new King County Parks trail bridge [ [link removed] ] that connects Eastrail to Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station. We also successfully competed for a $25 million federal grant that will help us complete the southern segment of Eastrail by retrofitting a steel bridge [ [link removed] ] to cross all 16 lanes of Interstate 90. That’s in addition to transforming the 1,000-foot-long Wilburton Trestle [ [link removed] ], which will offer spectacular views of the Bellevue skyline.
Follow along as we continue to build a world-class mobility network that connects trail and rail, offering healthy, scenic connections to many of the best places and opportunities our vibrant region has to offer!
*See the news release* [ [link removed] ]
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Video: Public art highlights Bellevue’s Japanese American history
King County Executive Dow Constantine views large art and poetry installations that honor the Japanese-American history of the location
In this video by King County TV, discover the powerful artwork featured on King County Parks’ new trail bridge that crosses NE 8th Street in Bellevue. Led by the community-based organization Isan Bellevue, the artwork honors the legacy of the local Japanese American farming community.
*Watch the video* [ [link removed] ]
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Help us prevent fatal drownings this summer at King County rivers and lakes
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After five consecutive years of preventable drowning deaths remaining at historically high levels, King County officials are urging the public to exercise caution at rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound. Recent data from Public Health – Seattle & King County identified 30 preventable drowning deaths in 2023, a trend that has persisted since 2019. The combination of warmer air temperatures, dangerously cold water, a nationwide lifeguard shortage, and inequitable access to swimming lessons has contributed to this alarming situation.
King County officials recommend several safety measures to prevent drownings: wear a life jacket, avoid alcohol and drugs, designate an adult to monitor children, swim where lifeguards are present, and always tell someone where you plan to enter and exit a river before you leave home.
*See the news release* [ [link removed] ]
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Loop Truck Shop in North Bend earns LEED platinum certification
Loop Truck Shop
Our Loop Truck Shop in North Bend achieved LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council. The state-of-the-art facility incorporates onsite renewable energy with solar panels, green power purchases, water-efficient, low-emitting materials, and sustainable materials.
The Loop Truck Shop plays a crucial role in supporting our Wastewater Treatment Division’s biosolids recycling program, which converts wastewater into valuable resources for agriculture and forestry. Completed in late 2022 and operational since January 2023, Loop Truck Shop has improved our ability to efficiently distribute biosolids to our farm and forestry customers across the state.
*Read the blog* [ [link removed] ]
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Peak Trailhead Direct
Trailhead Direct hiking in the outdoors
Trailhead Direct, King County’s popular transit-to-trails service, is full swing for the summer, connecting hikers to Mount Si and the Issaquah Alps. It operates each weekend and Labor Day. Grab your hiking gear, leave the car, and enjoy some of the best trails in King County!
Plan your adventure and find the schedule and route information [ [link removed] ].
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Movies at Marymoor: Summer lineup in full swing
Movies at Marymoor [ [link removed] ]
The BECU Movies at Marymoor has kicked off its 20th season! Enjoy the ultimate summer movie lineup in a walk-in, blanket-and-chairs festival format at King County Parks’ Marymoor Park in Redmond. *Join King County July **31 for Go Green Night for the screening of “Barbie.”* Doors open 7:30 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. Here’s the schedule for the upcoming screenings:
* [link removed] 16: "10 Things I Hate About You"
* July 24: "Shrek"
* July 31: "Barbie"
* Aug. 7: "Pitch Perfect"
* Aug. 13: "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone"
* Aug. 20: "Encanto"
* Aug. 28: "The Princess Bride"
Grab your tickets and see the full lineup here [ [link removed] ].
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Social media spotlight
I can feel it in the air...Eastrail is here
Eastrail is almost here [ [link removed] ]
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Keep your family and community safe this summer at King County rivers and lakes
water safety psa [ [link removed] ]
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