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Executive Zahilay commits to regional collaboration and problem-solving in the face of Sound Transit’s long-term fiscal challenges
Summary Today, King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Member Girmay Zahilay released the following statement on the Sound Transit’s Board of Director’s retreat and conversations about the Enterprise Initiative. The Enterprise Initiative is an agencywide effort to ensure that project delivery and operations are affordable going forward while delivering on the objectives of… Read more
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Executive Zahilay applauds Governor Ferguson’s signing of legislation to expand employment eligibility for corrections officers
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Senate Bill 5068, aligning employment eligibility standards for corrections officers with federal work authorization requirements to address staffing shortages. Statement “King County, like many other jurisdictions in Washington… Read more
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King County Metro expands bus service and launches systemwide all-door boarding starting March 28
Summary King County Metro will expand bus service and launch systemwide all-door boarding starting Saturday, March 28, making transit faster and easier to use across the region. The service change strengthens connections to Sound Transit’s Link… Read more
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On 100th day, Executive Zahilay signs new Executive Order to strengthen King County’s governance practices and financial stewardship
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay announced an Executive Order establishing better governance practices to strengthen financial oversight and improve accountability and transparency in government operations. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed a new Executive Order to strengthen King County’s governance and financial management practices.… Read more
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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 Challenges Unconstitutional Federal Funding Restrictions in 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Seattle – Today, King County presented oral arguments in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in downtown Seattle in Martin Luther King, Jr. County, et al., v. Scott Turner, et al., arguing that the anti-DEI, anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion directives the Trump Administration has attached to funding appropriated by… 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