A peaceful area along the Cedar River between Renton and Maple Valley was about to take a turn for the industrial.
An atmospheric river is moving through western Washington and expected to dump 1-3 inches of rain and bring mountain snow to the region.This photo shows the Cedar River near where the asphalt site was planned, and will now become a park.
A peaceful area along the Cedar River between Renton and Maple Valley was about to take a turn for the industrial, but instead will become a park with trails and open spaces.“Our river, beautiful river, we’re just now getting our sockeye back into the river. Our Salmon runs dwindled for many years,” said Bob Baker from the group ‘Save the Cedar River’. An asphalt plant was planned to be built here by Lakeside Industries. For years, locals raised red flags, saying this was not the place for a pavement factory. “The zoning may have allowed it, but it’s not good land use planning. Things like light pollution, noise pollution, traffic, all the chemicals involved in asphalt production,” said King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn. But now King County has announced it has reached an agreement with Lakeside to buy the property and turn it into a park.The park should also connect to nearby open spaces and trails. “It’s just a win win for everybody. The environment, the community, King County on the whole,” said Baker. As a park, the land is expected to help with flood control. While the park is still likely years away from opening, knowing the destiny of the land has been decided is comforting for the people who worked to protect it. “I put in 60 plus hours a week on this for eight years so I really want to thank everybody involved,” said Baker
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
King County official proposes 'Stupid Motorist Law' after series of bridge strikesA King County councilmemberVice Chair Reagan Dunn In a letter sent this morning, Dunn suggested the development of a 'Stupid Motorist Law' to hold drivers of
Read more »
Auburn man arrested for pointing laser at King County Sheriff's helicopterA King County Sheriff's Office helicopter crew reported being struck by a green laser over the city of Auburn late Wednesday night.
Read more »
Cedar Park HS increases police presence after restroom threat targets staff memberA threatening message was found written in a restroom stall at Cedar Park High School, according to a letter sent to families on Thursday.The message, which was
Read more »
WA man arrested for allegedly pointing laser at King County Sheriff's helicopterA man was arrested after allegedly pointing a laser at the King County Sheriff's Office helicopter.
Read more »
King County reports rise in Mpox cases, vaccination urgedThe team that brings you MyNorthwest.com.
Read more »
California man pleads guilty to raping girl in Cedar City motor homeCassidy Wixom is an award-winning reporter for KSL.com. She covers Utah County communities, arts and entertainment, and breaking news. Cassidy graduated from BYU before joining KSL in 2022.
Read more »