There’s a part of me that has actually been enjoying the heavy rain that’s been pelting the Puget Sound region.

Obviously I don’t live in a flood plain.

Because of problems at Howard Hanson Dam, which controls water levels in the Green River, there’s a higher risk of flooding this winter in Auburn and the rest of the Green River Valley south of Seattle.

Most disaster-serving organizations like American Red Cross have an existing pool of trained volunteers and likely won’t need more. However, other…

In response to the Excessive Heat Warning and Air Stagnation Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, King County government has designated several “cooling centers” in Auburn, Black Diamond, Federal Way, Redmond and Tukwila. Click here for a complete list of locations.

City of Seattle facilities, including parks, libraries and the Seattle Center are offering people a way to cool off and stay safe during the heat of the day. Click here for more information.

And finally, Seattle City Light offers advice…