The King County Council has unanimously approved a motion to strengthen oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and launch a formal review process that could ultimately reshape or end the county’s participation in the agency.
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King County Proposes 12.75% Sewer Rate Increase For 2027
King County officials have proposed a 12.75% increase in sewer rates for 2027 to fund upgrades to the wastewater system, meet environmental regulations, and expand capacity for a growing population.
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King County Approves One-Year Moratorium On New Detention Centers
The King County Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County, prioritizing community well-being and public health over detention infrastructure.
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Murray Demands Accountability At DHS Before Democrats Will Approve Funding
Senator Patty Murray has called for Republicans to join Democrats in enacting serious reforms to ICE and CBP as part of the DHS appropriations bill, citing recent incidents of abuse and violence by federal agents.
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King County Launches New Electric Bus Fleet Focused On Clean Transit And Operator Safety
King County Metro has unveiled a new fleet of battery-electric buses, designed to reduce emissions, improve operator safety, and provide service to south King County neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.
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County Council To Vote On Motion Calling For Guardrails On ICE Funding
The King County Council is set to vote on a motion to restrict immigration enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security, urging federal lawmakers to place guardrails on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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Rhonda Lewis Becomes First Black Woman On King County Council
Rhonda Lewis was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to represent District 2 in an interim capacity, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Council and marking the first time in the Council’s history that women comprise a majority of its members.
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Zahilay Takes Office As King County Executive
Girmay H. Zahilay was sworn in as the youngest person and first millennial, immigrant, refugee, and non-Seattle resident to be elected King County Executive, outlining his strategic priorities of Breaking the Cycle, Building for Affordability, Boots on the Ground, and Better Government.
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King County Updates Local Food Initiative To Build A More Equitable And Climate-Resilient Food System
King County is expanding its Local Food Initiative to address challenges in the food system, such as rising farmland costs, limited food distribution, and climate change, by investing in local food markets, securing long-term funding, making farmland more affordable, and supporting historically underserved farmers.
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County Budget Includes Major Investments In Public Safety, Housing, And Health
King County Council has adopted a $20.16 billion budget for the 2026-2027 biennium, prioritizing public safety, housing stability, food security, and increased accountability in government operations, while also preparing for anticipated challenges such as cuts to federal housing and health funding.
