On July 24, 2005 — King County, Washington, was officially renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a long time ...

The approved 0.1% sales tax measure goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, to generate new revenue. Without new funding, King County ...

King County Proposition 1, a six-year property tax levy, would fund operations and maintenance, enhancement of existing ...

The new county sales tax, 10 cents on every $100 purchase, helps plug a budget shortfall that's been estimated at $150 ...

After hearing public comment, mostly in favor, and debating the measure, the King County Council voted 8-1 to pass a new ...

The King County Council voted 8-1 on Tuesday to approve a new sales tax that broadly goes toward public safety programs, ...

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion said she'll refer some young first-time offenders back to more traditional ...

The King County Council has approved a new tenth of a cent sales tax to fund public safety programs - even though a majority ...

King County Council supports immigrants and refugees, reaffirming its sanctuary county status to foster inclusivity and ...

King County experienced a significant decrease in gun violence during the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous ...

Half of King County Executive Shannon Braddock’s newly-announced Parks Levy awards go to pool maintenance and upgrades. On ...

A registered sex offender now faces ten new felony charges related to an investigation into utility lines that were cut in ...