John Taylor Confirmed as Department of Local Services Director
The Metropolitan King County Council gave its approval to the appointment of John Taylor to lead the new Department of Local Services set to begin operations January 1, 2019.

King County wants residents to be safe and observe all fireworks rules this Fourth of July
Sales of state-approved consumer fireworks begin Thursday, June 28 throughout King County. The discharge of consumer fireworks is allowed only on July 4. The King County Sheriff’s Office will also be conducting emphasis patrols on illegal fireworks use.