April 20, 2026
King County
April 2026
April 6, 2026
King County executive orders 500 new shelter beds and housing units by mid-2027 — Girmay Zahilay signed an executive order combining emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and subsidized units under a single target, and announced an exploratory committee to develop a first-ever countywide housing levy.
March 2026
March 30, 2026
King County Council bans ICE operations on county property — The 7-1 vote prohibits federal immigration agents from staging or processing on county-owned facilities without a judicial warrant; sheriff's deputies will verify warrants on-site.
August 2025
August 18, 2025
King County takes next step on Capitol Hill crisis center
King County this week advanced plans to open a new 24/7 crisis care center on Capitol Hill, submitting the proposal to the Metropolitan King County Council for approval. If approved within the next 30 days, the county expects to close on the former Polyclinic building at Broadway and Union by the en...
August 11, 2025
New faces surge ahead in local leadership races
August 11, 2025
Voters approve parks levy and democracy vouchers
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 28, 2025
King County approves new sales tax for public safety — The council voted 8-1 to add a 0.1% tax expected to raise $95 million annually, offsetting a looming $180 million budget deficit.
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