July 28, 2025
King County
July 2025
July 28, 2025
Seattle voters’ ballots arrive ahead of primary election
Seattle voters are receiving ballots for the Aug. 5 primary, which will decide the finalists in races for mayor, city attorney, city council, and school board, alongside contests for King County executive and council. Voters will also weigh in on campaign financing and a countywide parks levy. Ma...
July 21, 2025
King County reaffirms sanctuary status — Council passes welcoming jurisdiction policy 8–1, pledging continued support and protection for immigrants and refugees amid shifting federal immigration laws.
July 14, 2025
King County assessor ends executive bid — John Wilson suspended his campaign after his recent arrest for allegedly violating a restraining order.
July 7, 2025
King County assessor arrested in stalking probe — John Wilson was booked on suspicion of violating restraining order; local leaders call continue to for his resignation.
June 2025
June 30, 2025
King County sues Issaquah homeowners over illegal tree cutting for mountain views — Officials say more than 140 ecologically significant trees were felled in Grand Ridge Park, with $7 million in damages sought.
June 30, 2025
First mile of SR 509 Expressway opens in SeaTac — The new stretch connects I-5 to South 24th Street, offering a key freight and commuter link as part of a larger corridor set for completion by 2029.
June 16, 2025
King County Council issues no-confidence vote, urges assessor to resign — John Wilson faces restraining order and stalking allegations amid campaign for executive.
June 9, 2025
