Author: Callie Craighead
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King County Awards $2.75 Million in Capital Grants for Food Assistance Providers
Summary King County awarded $2.75 million in capital grants to local food banks and food assistance programs to strengthen food security in the region. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a combined $2.75 million in capital grant funding for 30 local food assistance providers and community food programs to improve food security in King County. The grants, which range from $11,000 to $450,000, will address long-term infrastructure needs and enhance the local food system.…
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Executive Zahilay Announces $15 Million Grant for Crisis Intervention Training, Gun Violence Prevention, and Other Community Safety Initiatives
Summary King County was awarded a $15 million grant from the state to support local safety initiatives, including crisis intervention training, behavioral health responders, and gun violence prevention programs. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced that King County received a $15 million grant from the state Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Public Safety Funding Program ESHB 2015 to support local public safety initiatives, including crisis intervention training for law…
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Joint Statement from Executive Zahilay and Mayor Wilson on KCRHA Contract Transition Plans
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seatle Mayor Katie Wilson released the following statement about the County and City’s respective contract transition plans: “Moving homelessness service contracts back to the County and City is part of our effort to right-size the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, reducing its administrative responsibilities so it can focus on its core…
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King County Metro announces major service expansion across King County
Nine new routes, more than 3,000 additional weekly trips and stronger Link light rail connections begin Aug. 29. Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay today announced that Metro will expand bus service across King County starting Aug. 29, including nine new routes, more than 3,000 additional bus trips each week, and better connections to new South King County Link light rail stations. The changes also include the launch of Metro Flex, an on-demand transit…
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Executive Zahilay Statement on Shooting at Seattle Center
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after a shooting at Seattle Center: “I’m horrified by the shooting at Seattle Center this evening during the Bite of Seattle. As someone who grew up in this community, I know what this event means to so many families, young people, and neighbors across our…
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Executive Zahilay Convenes Regional Leaders to Explore Historic Housing Investment
King County – Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the steering committee for the housing revenue workgroup, a cross-sector group charged with exploring dedicated funding to address the region’s housing and homelessness crisis. The committee held its first meeting earlier this month. Established through the Breaking the Cycle Executive Order, the steering committee will evaluate the feasibility of a new…
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King County offers new toolkit to make homes and neighborhoods more resilient to increasing wildfire risk
Summary A new toolkit developed by King County climate, forestry, and emergency management experts is now available to help residents prepare their families, homes, and neighborhoods for increasing wildfire risk in Western Washington. News King County, in a partnership with Eastside Fire and Rescue and King Conservation District, developed a customized toolkit to help residents better prepare…
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay appoints Matt Smith to lead the Department of Human Resources
Accomplished leader who believes an organization’s greatest strength is its people tapped to lead King County’s Department of Human Resources King County, WA – King County Executive Girmay Zahilay appointed Matt Smith to serve as the Director of the King County Department of Human Resources (DHR), pending Council confirmation. Smith will lead the department which supports King County’s workforce of more than 18,000 employees. “Matt Smith…
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King County, Plymouth Housing, and City of Kirkland Celebrate Opening of New Permanent Supportive Housing Community, Sheila Stanton Place
KIRKLAND, WA — Today, King County, Plymouth Housing, and the City of Kirkland celebrated the grand opening of Sheila Stanton Place, a new permanent supportive housing community providing 101 homes for adults exiting homelessness. Developed through the King County Department of Community & Human Services’ Health Through Housing initiative and operated by Plymouth Housing, the community combines affordable housing with on-site services designed to help residents maintain stability, improve…
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Executive Zahilay Announces One-Year Lease for Harbor Island Studios with CREATE48 Media Network
King County – Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a one-year lease agreement with CREATE48 Media Network for the use of Harbor Island Studios, supporting the region’s growing film industry, strengthening the creative economy, and expanding job opportunities for local filmmakers, creatives, and production professionals. “Harbor Island Studios has been a unique public asset that supports King County’s film industry and creative economy. I’m glad we were able to find a nonprofit partner to continue momentum for the community while we work with stakeholders…