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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 &… Read more
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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… Read more
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Executive Zahilay and Mayor Wilson Announce Immediate Actions to Stabilize, Right Size, and Reset the Regional Homelessness Authority
Seattle – Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a three-step plan to stabilize, right size, and reset the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The plan prioritizes maintaining critical regional services for people experiencing homelessness and launches immediate actions to improve oversight and protect the… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Statement on Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Ruling
King County – Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship: “Today’s Supreme Court decision affirms the long-standing constitutional guarantee of citizenship to individuals born in this country. This ruling… Read more
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Dr. Susan McLaughlin confirmed as Director of King County Department of Community and Human Services
KING COUNTY – King County Executive Girmay Zahilay celebrated the confirmation this week of Dr. Susan McLaughlin as Director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). The King County Council confirmed Dr. McLaughlin… Read more
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New summer transit service makes Golden Gardens easier to reach without a car
Summary Access to one of Seattle’s most beautiful and popular parks and beaches will be easier this summer with the launch of Golden Gardens Direct, a new bus service connecting downtown Ballard to Golden Gardens Park, beginning Saturday, June 27. The pilot… Read more
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New King County Data Shows Stable Housing Associated with Sustained Reductions in Jail Bookings
KING COUNTY – New King County data from the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) shows jail bookings declined nearly 27% in the first year after people moved into housing and continued to fall over time, reaching a 37.6% reduction within three… Read more
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Executive Zahilay, Mayor Wilson thank Councils for confirming Dr. Sandra Valenciano as Public Health Director
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson thanked the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council for confirming their appointee for Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County. Dr. Sandra Valenciano has… Read more
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Executive Girmay Zahilay Delivers 2026 State of the County Address: Building A More Connected King County
King County – Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay delivered the 2026 State of the County address, focused on building a more connected King County. This was Executive Zahilay’s first State of the County speech since taking office in November 2025 as… Read more
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Executive Zahilay’s State of the County Remarks As Prepared
Thank you, Mayor Ralph. Thank you Mayor Ferrell for hosting us in Federal Way at this beautiful venue. Chair Perry, members of the County Council, leaders of our sovereign tribes, labor partners, elected officials, King County employees, and… Read more