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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay launches new employment program for teens and young adults
King County residents ages 16-24 can now apply for more than 200 paid summer internships and volunteer opportunities through the new King County YouthWorks program King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the launch of YouthWorks, a new workforce development… Read more
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King County officials urge extra caution on rivers after December flooding created new potential drowning hazards
Summary King County officials are urging residents to be extra cautious at rivers due to the historic December flooding that changed conditions and created new potential hazards in rivers throughout the region. Story King County officials are urging the public to be extra cautious… Read more
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Trailhead Direct returns Memorial Day weekend with transit service to popular hiking destinations
Summary Beginning Memorial Day weekend, hikers can once again leave the car at home and take transit to some of the region’s most popular outdoor destinations with Trailhead Direct, King County’s seasonal transit-to-trails service. The 2026… Read more
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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