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Low-interest loan applications now open for King County residents and businesses impacted by historic flooding
King County, WA — Disaster assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is available to help King County residents and businesses recover from the December 2025 winter storm. Who should apply: Deadlines to apply: For more information… Read more
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Executive Zahilay proposes new legislation to fund critical road and bridge repairs following December’s historic flooding emergency
Summary Executive Zahilay proposed legislation to fund emergency repairs to roads and bridges that were damaged by the December flooding emergency. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced new legislation to fund urgent repairs to roads and bridges damaged by the flood emergency in… Read more
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Executive Zahilay transmits legislation to expand Metro bus service and strengthen Link light rail connections in South King County
Community-guided proposal would create a new regional transit network connecting buses, light rail, and partner transit systems across South King County Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay today transmitted legislation to expand Metro bus service across South… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Signs New Executive Order to Strengthen Protections and Support for King County’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay announced an Executive Order to strengthen protections and services for King County’s immigrant and refugee communities, including new funding for emergency resources. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed a new Executive Order to strengthen protections and increase emergency resources for King County’s immigrant and refugee communities impacted by the… Read more
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King County receives national award for commitment to career development program
County commits more than $1 million to continue paid internships and expand career opportunities for young adults through Year Up United Today, King County became the first public agency to receive the Year Up United Impact Award, recognizing its commitment to… Read more
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Higher Pay Takes Effect with $20.82 Minimum Wage in Unincorporated King County
Summary On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in unincorporated King County increased from $20.29 an hour to $20.82 an hour, with exceptions for smaller businesses. This is the lowest hourly wage an organization can pay… Read more
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King County launches new battery-electric buses with enhanced operator safety features
Summary Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined King County Metro to launch safer, zero-emission battery-electric buses, with initial deployment focused on south King County communities disproportionately affected by air pollution. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay… Read more
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King County celebrates Health Through Housing’s Booker House grand opening, adding new permanent supportive housing in South King County for people exiting homelessness
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Booker House, a new Health Through Housing residence in Federal Way. Booker House provides 86 units of new permanent supportive housing for people exiting chronic homelessness, pairing stable housing… Read more
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King County Joins Lawsuit Challenging Federal Immigration Enforcement Operation in Minnesota
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after the county joined an amicus brief in the Minnesota v. Noem case, arguing that the Trump administration’s deployment of masked, armed federal immigration enforcement officials into the Minneapolis metro area – known as “Operation Metro Surge” – is unconstitutional and unlawful. Story “King County… Read more
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King County Awards $23.7 Million to Eight Affordable Housing Developments, Creating 672 Homes Countywide
Summary Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced $23.7 million in Housing Finance Program (HFP) awards to eight affordable housing developments, creating 672 affordable homes across the county. Story Today, Executive Zahilay announced $23.7 million for… Read more