Rhonda Lewis was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to represent District 2 in an interim capacity, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Council and marking the first time in the Council’s history that women comprise a majority of its members.
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Eddie Lin Sworn In As District 2 Councilmember
Eddie Lin was sworn in as Seattle’s City Councilmember for District 2, with a focus on affordable housing, food access, childcare, and education, and a commitment to investing in families, immigrants, refugees, and those seeking healthcare.
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City Invests In Culture and Community Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
The City of Seattle announced nearly $1.3 million in new investments to activate public spaces, celebrate local culture and bring communities together through World Cup 2026 neighborhood celebrations and a series of downtown arts initiatives.
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Office Of Labor Standards Secures Back Pay For 705 Domestic Workers
Handy has reached a settlement with the Office of Labor Standards (OLS) to resolve claims of violating the city’s Domestic Workers Ordinance, resulting in $135,723.53 in back pay, interest, liquidated damages and civil penalties for the affected workers.
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Zahilay Takes Office As King County Executive
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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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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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.
