Girmay H. Zahilay was sworn in as the youngest person and first millennial, immigrant, refugee, and non-Seattle resident to be elected King County Executive, outlining his strategic priorities of Breaking the Cycle, Building for Affordability, Boots on the Ground, and Better Government.
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Steffanie Fain Sworn In As First Korean American On King County Council
Steffanie Fain was sworn in as the first Korean American and first Asian American in nearly four decades to serve on the King County Council, representing District 5, and outlined her priorities of affordable communities, safe neighborhoods, and accountable government.
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Seattle Native Quang Le Navigates Path To Naval Officer Aboard USS Boxer
Midshipman 2nd Class Quang Le, a Seattle native and student at the U.S. Naval Academy, recently completed hands-on training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer as part of the Navy’s Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen program, gaining firsthand experience of the strategic role the vessel plays in naval operations.
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Seattle Public Library Celebrates 50 Years Of The Douglass-Truth Branch Name
The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary of renaming with an event honoring the Central District community that shaped its identity, featuring all-ages activities and a presentation on the African American Collection.
Posted inArts & Culture
Seattle Men’s Chorus Brings Holiday Sparkle To TV With Merry & Bright
Seattle Men’s Chorus will make its television debut this holiday season with a festive special, Merry & Bright, featuring some of the chorus’s most iconic holiday performances, airing on KIRO 7 on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Posted inState
Washington Joins Lawsuit Challenging HUD Shift That Threatens Housing Stability
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 20 states and jurisdictions filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that abrupt and unlawful changes to a key housing program could strip support from tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness.
Posted inLocal - County
King County Updates Local Food Initiative To Build A More Equitable And Climate-Resilient Food System
King County is expanding its Local Food Initiative to address challenges in the food system, such as rising farmland costs, limited food distribution, and climate change, by investing in local food markets, securing long-term funding, making farmland more affordable, and supporting historically underserved farmers.
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County Budget Includes Major Investments In Public Safety, Housing, And Health
King County Council has adopted a $20.16 billion budget for the 2026-2027 biennium, prioritizing public safety, housing stability, food security, and increased accountability in government operations, while also preparing for anticipated challenges such as cuts to federal housing and health funding.
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New Rainier Avenue Bus Lane Brings Faster, Safer Commutes
The second phase of the Rainier Avenue South Bus Lane project in Southeast Seattle has been completed, providing improved pedestrian infrastructure, safer street crossings, and shorter travel times for thousands of riders.
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AG Brown Launches Worker Rights Unit To Combat Wage Theft, Strengthen Labor Protections
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has created a new Worker Rights Unit to combat wage theft and uphold labor protections, in response to the federal government’s weakening of labor enforcement.
