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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Officials Celebrate Opening Of 235-Unit Affordable Housing Community In Northgate
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay celebrated the opening of Copperleaf Northgate, a 235-unit affordable housing community located next to the Northgate transit station in Seattle, which is the largest affordable housing investment by King County and is designed to connect residents to transit, jobs and services.
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Dr. Sandra Valenciano Selected To Lead Public Health Seattle/King County
Dr. Sandra Valenciano has been appointed as the next Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, pending confirmation by the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council.
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County Council Moves To Restrict Immigration Enforcement Activity On Public Property
The King County Council has passed legislation to restrict the use of county-owned property for federal immigration enforcement operations, aiming to strengthen protections for immigrant and refugee communities.
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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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Jaelynn Scott Launches Campaign For State Representative In 37th District
Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, has launched a campaign for state representative in Washington’s 37th Legislative District, focusing on housing stability, civil liberties, and public safety reform.
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Africatown Announces $107M Plan For Seattle’s Black Community
Africatown Community Land Trust announced a $107 million investment plan to expand Black homeownership, strengthen Black-owned businesses and prevent displacement in Seattle’s Central District.
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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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Ethiopian Community Hosts Forum To Address Local Housing Crisis
Over 130 community members, elected officials, and housing advocates gathered to discuss the escalating housing crisis in Seattle and the need for community-centered development, with a focus on building more affordable homes and addressing the long-term affordability of existing ones.
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Zahilay Introduces Motion Opposing Cuts To Medicaid
King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay has introduced a motion to oppose proposed federal Medicaid cuts that could strip healthcare from thousands and destabilize hospital systems, and has convened an expert panel to examine the local consequences.
