• King County Government    - Describes local government initiatives and provides information on county services and news.

• Community Service Centers - Access to King County services at Cottage Lake, Kent, Northshore, Renton, Sammamish,and Vashon-Maury Island.

• Focus on Employees - Provides comprehensive health, benefits and career resources for King County employees and their families.

• King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks - Treats wastewater, disposes of solid waste, promotes recycling and water reuse, protects water and land resources, helps prevent flood damage, and manages parks, swimming pools and playfields.

• King County Department of Transportation - Provides information about Metro transit services, planned regional transportation improvements, current road projects and locations, options for alternative transportation, and other information to help commuters.

• King County Directory - Comprehensive directory of King County government services, organizational groups and employees.

• King County Executive Office - Executive Ron Sims seeks to enhance communication between King County and the people it serves through innovative online services available on this site.

• King County I-Net Institutional Network - Provides high-speed connectivity to approximately 300 school, library, and government sites throughout the county for two-way video, voice, and data services.

• King County Recorders Office - Search for King County records including land records, marriage documents, surveys, excise tax affidavits and other general documents including scanned images for recent documents.

• Metropolitan King County Council - The legislative branch of King County government, located in the County seat of Seattle, Washington.

• Siting the Brightwater Facilities - Provides comprehensive information, meeting dates, and contacts for a wastewater treatment plant, conveyance system and outfall proposed for part of King and Snohomish counties.

• Transit Oriented Development Program - Promoting high density mixed use development around major transit facilities to increase transit ridership and reduce traffic congestion. The site includes projects, incentives, events, and related information.

• Access Washington Home Page - Washington State Government Information and Services.

• Association of Washington Cities - AWC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization funded through service fees paid by its member cities. Goals include the means for towns and cities to work together.

• Association of Washington Housing Authorities - They serve local housing authorities in Washington State and through them all Washingtonians.

• Attorney General - The website of the Washington State Attorney General includes information on consumer protection, anti-trust laws, and public council.

• Commission on Judicial Conduct - State of Washington - The overall goal of the Commission is to maintain confidence and integrity in the judicial system. The Commission seeks to preserve both judicial independence and public accountability.

• County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - They provide integrated services to meet counties' transportation needs.

• Division of Child Support Resource Center - Provides information about programs, guidelines, procedures, and available services.

• Find-It! Washington - The official Washington State locator service for state and local government information.

• Governor Locke's Homepage - Meet Washington State's governor, learn about projects and initiatives.

• Most Wanted for Non-Payment of Child Support - Washington State's Most Wanted for Non-payment of child. Pictures of people who have not supported their children. Send an anonymous tips to the Division of Child Support.

• Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington - Providing city and county profiles and codes, articles on a wide range of subjects affecting municpalities, a database of state court opinions, the administrative code and statutes, directories, news, and links.

• North Okanogan AmeriCorps - Project description with service project pictures.

• Northwest Intertribal Court System - Membership organization aiding in the development of tribal sovereignty and equal justice for member tribes. Also includes a history of the organization and an overview of tribal courts.

• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency - Established by state law to provide Puget Sound residents with clean air by enforcing federal, state and local air quality laws and regulations. Offers news, regulations, and information about various environmental issues of concern to Washington residents.

• Rebound A Building Trades Organization - They defend workers not being paid the prevailing wage by contractors and to regulate contractors not abiding by the law.

• SHIBA: Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors - Network of trained volunteers who help consumers and their families with questions about health insurance.

• Small Forest Landowner Office - Provides assistance and incentive-based programs to Washington State's privately owned family forests. Offers legislation, publications, resources, and a calendar.

• Trial Eligibility Calculator - A simple calculator to determine eligibility for public welfare.

• Washington Army National Guard - Information on benefits, college tuition, history, and skills training.

• Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators - They provide support among, facilitate communication between, and educate the membership of the association and to advocate for and influence change in the juvenile justice system.

• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - News, drawings, seasons, licensing, tribal hunting, tips, and education.

• Washington Department of Labor and Industries - Administers workers compensation insurance and labor laws and enforces state workplace safety and health rules. Provides detailed labor and workforce information for the state.

• Washington Department of Licensing - Provides vehicle licensing, titling, and registration information as well as forms and contact information.

• Washington Municipal Treasurers Association - News and information page.

• Washington Professional Licensing Search - Features searchable database for current status of professional licensees in the state.

• Washington Public Employment Relations Review - A quarterly newsletter providing an update on agency, arbitration and court decisions affecting Washington public sector employees, including summaries of recent decisions from the Washington PERC.

• Washington State Air National Guard - Offers education, family support, information on joining, job opportunities, and unit locations.

• Washington State Arts Commission - Supports the promotion, growth, development, and preservation of the arts within the state.

• Washington State Courts - Information on all levels of Washington State Courts.

• Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development - They invest in Washington's communities, businesses and families to build a healthy and prosperous future.

• Washington State Department of Health (DOH) - News, program information, guidelines for obtaining documents, FAQ, and employment opportunities.

• Washington State Department of Transportation - Traffic flow maps and cameras, mountain pass reports, ferry and train schedules, emergency highway closures, and construction updates.

• Washington State Emergency Management Division - Disaster preparedness, response, recover and planning information for everyone in Washington State.

• Washington State Gambling Commission - Tasked with the responsibility of regulating social gambling activities authorized by the legislature and controlling unauthorized gambling activities.

• Washington State Geographic Information Council (WAGIC) - The statewide body responsible for coordinating and facilitating the use and development of Washington State's geospatial information.

• Washington State Institute for Public Policy - Its mission is to carry out practical, non-partisan research—at legislative direction—on issues of importance to Washington State.

• Washington State Legislature - Provides extensive public access to state senators and state representatives as well as legislation

• Washington State WorkFirst - Welfare reform program that helps financially struggling families find jobs, keep their jobs, get better jobs and build a better life for their children.

• City of Seattle - The Official Web Site of the City of Seattle and Seattle Public Access Network.

• FBI - Seattle Field Office - Map and contact numbers for other FBI offices in Washington State, local "most wanted" list, investigative services, kids' section, and press releases.

• Municipal Court of Seattle - The Court adjudicates misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes, infractions, and civil violations.

• Port of Seattle - The authority managing international trade and travel in King County. Port of Seattle operates harbor facilities and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

• Seattle City Clerk's Office - They provide access to City of Seattle information managed by the City Clerk's Office, as well as the Seattle Municipal Code.

• Seattle City Council - Council members, committees, council news, legislation, and contact information.

• Seattle Police Department - Includes department updates, DARE program, and Crimestoppers information, domestic violence links, crime victims resources, statistics, and safety tips.

• Canada - Canadian Consulate General in Seattle with jurisdiction in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Offers passport and consular services for Canadians, information about doing Business in the United States and about defense, security and foreign policy. In English and French.

• Japan - Education opportunities, news about the Consulate General and its services, U.S.-Japan relations, FAQ, information on the country, and events calendar. In English and Japanese.

• Mexico - Consular services, cultural and community information, children's section, educational services, Mexican economic and political entities. In English and Spanish.

• Taiwan (Republic of China) - Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle, the official consulate general in Seattle of the Republic of China to the United States, representing Taiwan in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Wyoming. With visa and consular information, and facts about Taiwan.

• United Kingdom - Passport and visa services, economic and trade information, messages from HM Consul and events schedule.

• Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer's Association - Seattle Chapter - List of officers, news, photo album, and store.

• Navy League of the United States - Seattle Council - Citizens in support of the sea services. Newsletter, events calendar, legislative alerts, and contact details.

• U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps - Blue Angels Squadron - Details and information about this unit, including mission, and resources.

• USNA Alumni Association - Puget Sound Chapter - List of board members, events calendar, newsletter, and contact details.

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