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King County and Seattle Sign Amicus Brief to Protect Access to Abortion Care
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, and Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans released the following statements after King County and Seattle signed an amicus brief in Louisiana v. FDA, defending access to the abortion medication mifepristone. Story “The scientific evidence is clear: mifepristone is a safe, effective medication backed… Read more
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King County Human and Civil Rights Commission Releases Inaugural Annual Report
Summary The King County Human and Civil Rights Commission transmitted their 2025-2026 annual report, outlining policy efforts and partnerships to build a more equitable King County. Story The Human and Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) released its inaugural 2025-2026 annual report, highlighting ongoing efforts to achieve King County’s… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Natural Resources and Parks
#NewSummary John Taylor, who has served as a member of Executive Zahilay’s Cabinet leading the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, has accepted a CEO position at the Cascade Water Alliance. News King County Executive Girmay Zahilay today announced… Read more
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King County Executive Zahilay Announces Free Rides on Waterfront Shuttle Starting May 21 Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26TM in Seattle
King County Metro service, with free fares sponsored by SeattleFWC26, and $500k investment from the City of Seattle, will offer fast, free connections across downtown and on Match Days this summer Summary King County is kicking off Seattle’s soccer summer early with the launch of… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Highlights Early Progress to Improve Financial Stewardship and Accountability at King County
Efforts include expanded fraud prevention training, cross-departmental coordination in grant management, and a new internal audit function Summary King County is making progress to implement Executive Girmay Zahilay’s Better Government Executive Order to strengthen financial oversight and improve the accountability and transparency of government services. Story… Read more
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King County Opens New Disaster Recovery Center to Help Residents Apply for Federal Assistance
#NewSummary Starting Tuesday, King County will operate a Disaster Recovery Center to help residents impacted by the flooding in December 2025 with applications for federal disaster assistance. Story Residents in King County who were affected by… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Statement on King County Regional Homelessness Authority Forensic Audit
On Wednesday, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement following a forensic evaluation report of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) commissioned by King County and the City of Seattle: “Solving King County’s significant homelessness crisis requires… Read more
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Executive Zahilay announces plan to purchase Skyway Park Bowl as location for Skyway Community Center
Summary King County Parks has agreed to purchase a 3.82-acre property next to Skyway Park as the site for Skyway’s first community center, a location highly preferred by community representatives. News King County Executive Girmay Zahilay today announced that King County Parks has entered an agreement to purchase Skway… Read more
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King County Executive Zahilay and Partners Celebrate the Opening of Copperleaf, a New 235-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Northgate
King County’s largest affordable housing investment, developed by BRIDGE Housing and Community Roots Housing, offers 235 units of high-quality affordable housing and amenities in a central Northgate location, steps from the Northgate Station SEATTLE (April 21, 2026) – King County Executive… Read more
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Executive Zahilay joins partners for a tour of Wilburton Trestle, a project transforming the 1,000-foot-long wooden structure into a scenic trail bridge for Eastrail
Summary A unique capital project that is converting the 122-year-old Wilburton Trestle into a scenic trail bridge for Eastrail in Bellevue has reached a major milestone. News King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined partners for a tour of a unique capital project that is transforming the 1,000-foot-long Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue –… Read more