Executive Constantine issued the following statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “For nearly three decades, America benefitted from the wisdom and moral…
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn issued to the following statement in response to the Executive’s proposed $6.5 million divestment in King County’s law enforcement budget: “Releasing felons into our communities while…
Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) visited the towns of Bonney Lake and Graham to meet with fire officials, thank them for their service, get…
Congresswomen Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) have introduced two bills that will provide children and families w ith better access to…
Today the King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) presented a report to the King County Council Law & Justice Committee that identified systemic…
On Tuesday, the King County Council unanimously passed the implementation plan for the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA), which will invest approximately $318 million…
The King County Council has approved a fourth round of emergency funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Totaling nearly $100 million, the Fourth Emergency…
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that her district office is partnering with the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program to hire a medically retired Veteran…
The next King County Council Law & Justice Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 2 at 9:30 AM. During this meeting, the OLEO will…
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced a bill that responds to plummeting immunization rates and helps communities prepare for the roll-out of a COVID-19…
Individuals and families throughout King County economically impacted by COVID-19 due to illness, lost wages, and unemployment may apply for assistance through the King County…
“I am pleased that after working closely with the city of Auburn and Pierce Transit, we were able to reach an agreement before funding expired,”…
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer is asking County Executive Dow Constantine to declare a day in early September “Chief Carmen Best Day” in honor…
While a large chunk of ballots still need to be counted, early primary returns indicate that the Democrats are on pace to retain their majorities…
The Pierce County Council will be reviewing ordinances regarding the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office utilize body cameras and the county’s biennial budget. Each ordinance will…
In his tenth State of the County, Executive Constantine outlined the region’s historic challenges and changes, and announced new actions in human services, the criminal…
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.’s (WA-08) priorities to help local firefighters and military spouses passed the House in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The…