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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
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King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission Seeks New Members
Summary The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission is currently accepting applications for new commissioners. Commissioners will advise county leadership and advocate on issues impacting immigrant and refugee communities. Story The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission (KCIRC) is seeking dedicated individuals who bring a… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Transmits $394 Million Supplemental Budget to King County Council
Executive Zahilay’s proposed budget advances FIFA World Cup 2026 readiness, housing affordability, and critical infrastructure investments for King County residents Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay today transmitted a $394 million supplemental budget to the King County Council… Read more
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Executive Zahilay announces new Executive Order to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration in King County
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a new Executive Order to boost affordable housing and shelter options throughout the region and better integrate behavioral health services to confront cycles of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay signed an Executive Order to address the interconnected crises of homelessness,… Read more
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoint Dr. Sandra Valenciano to Lead Public Health – Seattle and King County
Expert medical and community health professional and current Acting Director chosen to advance public health services for Seattle and King County residents King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Dr. Sandra Valenciano to serve as the Director of Public Health – Seattle and King… Read more
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Appoints Dr. Susan McLaughlin to Lead King County Department of Community and Human Services
Seasoned behavioral health leader and current Acting Director tapped to advance affordable housing, behavioral health treatment, childcare, and human services efforts for King County residents King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the Director of the… Read more
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King County Executive Zahilay, Metro, and partners break ground on RapidRide I Line in South King County
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined federal, state, and local partners and community members today to break ground on Metro’s RapidRide I Line. The project will upgrade Route 160 with 17 miles of improvements to… Read more