Author: Jeff Hoerth

The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is seeking volunteers on Saturday, May 21 (9:30am), to help restore a section of trail in Big Finn Hill Park. The trail section is located just north of NE 138th Place, where there is a crosswalk and the kiosk built by Evergreen years ago. The team will use concrete rubble, plus crushed rock provided by King County Parks, to build a masonry turnpike through a perpetually wet low spot. Time permitting, the crew will tackle some nearby smaller wet spots. Rock and rubble will be hauled in from the street, so wheelbarrows and shovels are needed. Recommend fashion: long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves, etc. Bring some water and snacks. Park on NE 138th just off Juanita Drive, or on 72nd Ave NE just west of the kiosk. A sandwich board or two will be put out for markers. Congregate at the kiosk at 9:30 am to start hauling material. Visit the event page at Evergreen Mt Bike Alliance to learn more and sign...

Fire District 41 will hold a public hearing to provide information and get feedback about plans to build a new firestation and parking lot within the Big Finn park boundary. The event will take place on March 8th (7:00pm) at the Kirkland Stake Center. Plans are moving forward on building a new fire station to replace stations #25 and #27 on Finn Hill. The new station will be located at the southeast corner of NE 138th Street and Juanita Drive, across from the entrance to Big Finn Hill Park. Fire District 41 will hold a public hearing to get feedback from residents with regards to the new station. The hearing will be at the Kirkland Stake Center (Mormon Church) on the corner of Juanita Drive and NE 132nd Street on March 8th at 7:00pm. For background information, see the December 2010 DCNA newsletter or visit...

The King Conservation District (King CD) is holding a public election for the Board of Supervisor position #2. The King CD provides information and technical assistance programs that are available to all landowners within the district’s boundaries on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. King CD programs are hands-on, site specific, action and results oriented; and it initiates community outreach activities in most of King County that include workshops, education programs, site visits, farm plans, and consultation on land, water, and wildlife management. Funding for District programs and services comes from a local special assessment and state grants. A five-member Board of Supervisors governs the King CD. Four candidates are in the field for the district’s board of supervisor (position #2). They include Douglas “Bruce” Elliott, Kent; Teri Herrera, Redmond; Eric K. Nelson, Duvall and Preston Prudente of Sammamish. The 30-day, on-line public election period begins February 15, 2011 and ends at 9 pm March 15. The secure two-step voting process includes confirmation of voter eligibility followed by voting. Voter eligibility applications are available for downloading. Visit www.kingcd.org  for links to application forms and information on the election. Individuals registered to vote in King County are eligible to...