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On July 24, 2005 — King County, Washington, was officially renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a long time ...
After hearing public comment, mostly in favor, and debating the measure, the King County Council voted 8-1 to pass a new ...
The new county sales tax, 10 cents on every $100 purchase, helps plug a budget shortfall that's been estimated at $150 ...
King County Proposition 1, a six-year property tax levy, would fund operations and maintenance, enhancement of existing ...
Half of King County Executive Shannon Braddock’s newly-announced Parks Levy awards go to pool maintenance and upgrades. On ...
King County experienced a significant decrease in gun violence during the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous ...
King County's Q2 report reveals a decline in shootings, signaling hope for enhanced community safety and effective crime ...
If you’re like most of us, it wasn’t that long ago. Parks are among the few places left in our society where all people — no ...
The approved 0.1% sales tax measure goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, to generate new revenue. Without new funding, King County ...
The King County Council has approved a new tenth of a cent sales tax to fund public safety programs - even though a majority ...
Three AAPI candidates have thrown their proverbial hats into the ring for the King County Council’s District 5 seat, which ...
A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence Kilmar Abrego Garcia ...