Photo gallery – 2010

2010

RapidRide takes Metro service to a new level

A new bus service has arrived in south King County. On Saturday, RapidRide started its A-line route along Pacific Highway S/International Blvd to the Federal Way Transit Center and the Tukwila International Boulevard Station. RapidRide will provide service to a number of cities and major destinations, as well as connect riders to Link light rail and local bus routes. Read the full story

South King County embraces strong ties with Pierce County

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosted a breakfast meeting for south King County business and civic leaders with Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy as the guest speaker. Read the full story

City of Auburn receives retired King County van

As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured a retired King County vanpool van for the City of Auburn. Read the full story

South King County leaders receive an overview on transportation in Washington State

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosted a breakfast meeting for south King County business and civic leaders with the Secretary of Washington State Department of Transportation Paula Hammond as the guest speaker. Read the full story

Auburn School District receives retired King County van

As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured a retired King County vanpool van for the Auburn School District. Read the full story

Auburn Youth Resources receives retired King County van

As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured a retired King County vanpool van for Auburn Youth Resources (AYR).

"As King County continues to have to make difficult decisions concerning the budget, this program becomes even more important and remains a lifeline to support our regions hard working non-profit organizations.” said Pete von Reichbauer, King County Councilmember. “I know this retired van will assist Auburn Youth Resources in carrying out their mission successfully.” Read the full story

Lost and Found Eyeglasses Given New Life

Since 2001, Dr. John Jarstad of the Evergreen Eye Center, the Federal Way Kiwanis and King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer have partnered in helping bring corrected vision to those who cannot afford eyeglasses in developing countries around the world. Read the full story

‘Good Eggs’ Meeting Features King County Director of Transportation Harold Taniguchi

On Wednesday morning, June 16th King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosted a breakfast meeting for south King County business and civic leaders with guest speaker King County Director of Transportation, Harold Taniguchi. Read the full story

South King County’s Annual Flag Day Celebration

This year’s South King County Flag Day celebration, presented by the Soroptimists of Federal Way and King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, was held Saturday morning, June 12, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. The celebration was an uplifting opportunity to honor current and fallen military personnel, and the flag itself. Read the full story

Sound Transit opens first transit-oriented development project

Korean Women’s Association’s senior housing facility opens at Federal Way Transit Center.

Sound Transit marked the opening of its first transit-oriented development project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11th at the Korean Women’s Association’s Senior City housing project. The mixed-use facility, located at the Federal Way Transit Center, provides rental housing for 61 low-income residents, a residential unit for an onsite manager, and 3,125 square feet of office space for the organization. Read the full story

Boys & Girls Club of Federal Way and Auburn receive retired King County van

As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured a retired King County vanpool van for the Boys and Girls Club of Federal Way and Auburn. Read the full story

Students from Auburn School District win a raffle for Wild Waves Tickets from King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer during the Health Summit.

Local youth take a step towards a healthier future

On May 11th and May 18th King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks hosted Teen Health Summits for local High School students at Federal Way City hall and Auburn Mountainview High School. Students were selected as student leaders, athletes, student body representatives and high achievers from Federal School District and Auburn School District to attend either of the Health Summits. Read the full story

Olympic Medalist J.R. Celski recognized by King County Council

This week King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer led a formal recognition of Olympian J.R. Celski. J.R. represented the United States of America at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and brought home to south King County a bronze medal in the 1500M Short-Track and a bronze with the U.S. men’s 5000m relay team. Read the full story

Seattle Seahawks Tight End John Carlson speaks at Boys and Girls Club Breakfast

Seattle Seahawks Tight End, John Carlson was the featured special guest speaker at the Federal Way & Auburn Boys and Girls Club and EX3 Teen Center 18th annual “Breakfast for Kids” fundraiser Wednesday morning at Emerald Downs in Auburn.

During his speech John Carlson recounted his childhood memories of growing up in a small town in Minnesota. He told the crowd that he learned early on there is always going to be someone better than him at what he does, but he believes that the person who works the hardest and is most prepared has the best chance of succeeding. He knew that if he worked hard on the field it was an opportunity for him to get a college scholarship. John played college football at Notre Dame. Read the full story

King County Retired Metro Vans Get Second Wind Helping South King County Youth

As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured two retired King County vanpool vans for Auburn Youth Resources (AYR).

The Metropolitan King County Council passed legislation transferring retired passenger vans to nonprofit organizations and local governments that meet the needs of low-income, elderly, disabled and young people in our community.

“The van donation program began fifteen year ago after I noticed a substantial number of King County vans were sitting idle,” said Pete von Reichbauer, King County Councilmember. “As King County continues to have to make difficult decisions concerning the budget, this program becomes even more important and remains a lifeline to support our regions hard working non-profit organizations.”

One of the vans will support AYR’s Outreach Department and will be used to drive around south King County gathering youth who are homeless or runaway and the second van will go to the Serverson House for daily transportation of youth to appointments.

“As the challenging economic times continue, the demand for our services increases,” said Jim Blanchard, Executive Director of AYR. “The donation of these two vans will help our organization’s programs tremendously.”

von Reichbauer is honored to continue his service as King County Councilmember

In early January, Pete von Reichbauer was sworn in by Judge Bruce Hilyer to continue his service as King County Councilmember representing council District 7, which includes the cities of Algona, Auburn, Federal Way, and parts of Milton and Pacific.

von Reichbauer was first elected to the Metropolitan King County Council in 1993. Last November, he was confidently reelected by District 7 with 98.23% of the vote.

For 2010, von Reichbauer will serve as the chair of the Regional Policy Committee, vice-chair of the Environment and Transit Committee, and member of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee. He also sits on outside committees including Sound Transit's board of directors and the Trade Development Alliance.