Tag: king county parks
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Mural painting starts in Burke-Gilman tunnel, Green River Trail bridge will be repaired
King County Parks has two trail notices in the area this month, one on the Burke-Gilman and one on the Green River Trail. First, artists and volunteers began painting a mural in the Wayne Tunnel of the Burke-Gilman Trail in Bothell Monday. Work will continue until July 18. The trail will not be closed, but…
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Trail updates: Sammamish River Trail repaving + More UW Station detour changes
Here’s a look at some work on major trails in the region next week you should be aware of. First up, King County will repave sections of the Sammamish River Trail near 60 Acres Park in Redmond. Details from King County Parks: A King County Parks crew will repair and repave portions of a one-mile…
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Snoqualmie Valley Trail bridge burns, police arrest suspected arsonist
Police have arrested a man they say set fire to a staircase and structure where the Snoqualmie Valley Trail crosses the Snoqualmie River near SE Reinig Rd. The fire started shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday, and fire crews were able to put it out within about ten minutes, Living Snoqualmie reports (also includes photos). The…
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King County will spend $140,000 patrolling trails
Here’s an odd press release I got late Friday: King County will spend a stunning $140,000 to police the trail system this summer. Now, of course people should be safe and follow the rules when using trails. And some police presence every once in a while is understandable as a way to remind people to…
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County will close Bothell-area trail tunnel for nighttime work
People who use the Burke-Gilman Trail in the Bothell area should plan on King County workers closing the tunnel near Wayne Golf Course for overnight repair work. To help keep the trail open for commute hours and busier daytime use, King County Parks is conducting the work at night. Expect the tunnel to be closed…
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County Trail Updates: Cedar River Trail section closed this week + More
King County is working on a couple area trails in the coming months, leading to some temporary closures. Biking Bis has done a great job staying on top of all the closures and schedules. Below is a brief summary (see Biking Bis for more details and maps). The Cedar River Trail will be closed Tuesday…
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