Average retail gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 8.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.46/g, according to gasoline price website WashingtonGasPrices.com.
Preserving critical treatment funding for youth, adults tops list of priorities
Retirement is everyone’s goal. But a successful retirement takes proper planning. How people plan during the last 2-5 years of work before retirement can make a world of difference. “Retiring Soon? Prepare!” provides the tools and resources that everyone will need to use as they approach that retirement date.
Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Charles T. Royer of Seattle to the Washington State Transportation Commission. He will serve the remaining six months of the six-year term being vacated by Commissioner Richard Ford, who has resigned effective Nov. 30.
Proposed spending plan maintains public safety and human services, while preserving strong bond rating and County reserves
The federal Administration of Children and Families has awarded Washington a $639,000 grant to enhance mental health services for children in foster care.
Gathering together can spread influenza and other viruses – early vaccination helps
The King County Recorder’s Office is making plans for the first day of marriage equality in Washington state.
Guest Presenter: Corinne Daffern, Communities In Schools of Orting, will be there to talk about CISO’s plans to serve the families in Prairie Ridge. Please come and share your ideas with Corinne!
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has boiled down a 300-page report into a new, user-friendly website that explains what we currently know about toxic chemical pollution in the Puget Sound region.
Defendant arrested as part of White Center “Hot Spot” initiative
The WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates have been posted for next week. You will find all of our construction and maintenance projects
An ordinance relating to the imposition of a natural resource conservation rate and charge in the King Conservation District and authorizing the executive to enter into a interlocal agreement between the County and the King Conservation District (Ordinance 2012-0432).