King County files federal lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers for damage caused by toxic ‘forever chemicals’
King County’s lawsuit against toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' manufacturers seeks damages for the local impacts caused by past, present, and future contamination that will require treatment or cleanup.

King County invites public comment on draft Comprehensive Plan updates to increase social equity, affordable housing, and climate resilience
King County released draft updates to its Comprehensive Plan – a key policy document guiding how development and growth will happen over the next 20 years. In one of the most substantial updates to date, the plan proposes significant actions to address social equity, affordable housing, and climate change. The comment period is an important time for the public to help shape these policies. It will be open for 45 days, from June 1-July 15, 2023.

King County and Dallas County leaders make charitable wager ahead of Kraken – Stars Game 7
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins made a friendly wager to donate $1,000 to local charities in Seattle and Dallas depending on the outcome of tonight’s definitive Game 7 between the Seattle Kraken and the Dallas Stars in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Grab the hiking boots, leave the car! Trailhead Direct returns May 13
Trailhead Direct – a partnership between King County, the City of Seattle, and Amazon – launches next week, offering easy transit-to-trails service through Labor Day to the areas of Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, and Little Si.

Executive Constantine statement on the passage of the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services levy renewal proposal
"I want to thank the King County Council for endorsing this critical renewal today and look forward to voters having their say in August.”

King County’s Historic Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program to transition to state program, Keep King County Housed
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the end of the historic three-year Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program that reached more than 40,000 people and distributed $390 million around the region. King County will transition by July to the new Keep King County Housed rent assistance program, funded by the state.

Voters approve Crisis Care Centers Levy—a generational investment to transform the behavioral health system in King County
King County voters approved the Crisis Care Centers levy, Executive Constantine’s proposal to create a countywide network of five crisis care centers, restore and expand residential treatment beds, and grow the community behavioral health workforce. The broad coalition who backed the proposal now turns to planning and implementation of this nation-leading opportunity to expand behavioral health access.

King County asking for community input on budget cuts after state’s failure to fix county’s broken tax system
King County launched a community survey to gather input on budget priorities from residents. The budget cuts are required because the legislature did not fix the outdated property tax revenue limits for counties.

King County announces settlement with Juul in youth e-cigarette lawsuit
King County has reached a settlement with Juul Labs, Inc. in the county’s case over youth e-cigarette use. The settlement will provide local resources to amplify programs that reduce and deter nicotine use among youth.

Executive Constantine and Mayor Harrell announce new Capitol Hill Health Through Housing building operators, residents expected to move in this fall
King County Executive Dow Constantine and City of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the operators for the newest Health Through Housing building — a 35-unit building providing permanent supportive housing in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

New Customer Service Center opening this week with easier in-person access for King County residents
King County will open its new Customer Service Center to the public on April 20. The center, located on the second floor of King Street Center in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, is designed to be a "one-stop shop" for many of the most-requested services offered by King County.

Executive Constantine tours successful Riverbend site, a major Cedar River restoration project that reduces flood risks, improves salmon habitat, provides more food for orcas
King County’s recently completed restoration project along the Cedar River east of Renton simultaneously reduced flood risks, improved salmon habitat, and increased the food supply for southern resident orcas.

Executive Constantine issues new executive order to increase transparency should deportation flights resume at King County International Airport
Executive Constantine issued an updated order to direct King County to prevent county resources from aiding in deportation beyond what federal law requires and create a new tool for community members to have increased transparency about any potential deportation flights at the airport.

King County announces opening of new School-Based Health Center in Burien
Executive Constantine announced the opening of a new school-based health center at Highline High School in Burien. This latest clinic is among 36 throughout King County’s elementary, middle, and high schools. The centers provide integrated and coordinated primary medical care, mental health care, and oral health services.

King County and Ballmer Group invest $2.4 million to fund expansion of mental health enhancements throughout school-based health centers
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new partnership with Ballmer Group to invest more than $2.4 million in expanding access to a broad range of health care, including mental health supports in school-based health centers through 2025.

Executive Constantine statement on King County Sheriff's Office Detective wounded in Seattle
"Every day, hundreds of Sheriff’s Office personnel serve our many communities, doing the hard work of keeping us all safe."

King County Metro celebrates launch of RapidRide H Line
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined city, county, and community leaders today to celebrate the launch of RapidRide H Line, Metro’s seventh RapidRide line. Transit improvements spanning 12 miles from downtown Seattle to Burien will upgrade the speed, reliability, and customer experience for 6,000 daily riders of the current Route 120.

Executive Constantine’s State of the County: ‘Delivering on the promise of tomorrow, for everyone’
King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his State of the County address, sharing progress made over the past year and laying out a vision for the future, including the launch of his Civic Campus initiative to reimagine the downtown Seattle courthouse neighborhood.

Executive Constantine and King County Metro announce launch of Metro Flex combined on-demand transit services
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Metro Transit today announced the March 6 launch of Metro Flex, an on-demand neighborhood transit service that will unite three current services — Community Ride, Ride Pingo to Transit, and Via to Transit.

Executive Constantine announces Veterans, Seniors & Human Services levy renewal: continued focus on veterans, seniors, and strengthening resilient communities to ensure community-centered programming and connection to resources
The six-year Veterans, Seniors & Human Services levy renewal builds on previous funding and ensures a wide range of programming and resources for veterans, military service members, and their families, as well as individuals and families in need.