King County Council News

May 8: Dunn calls for study to examine potentially harmful biofuel impacts

Alarming new data cites environmental risk, unintended consequences Learn more...

May 5: Council preserves options for rail and trail in historic agreement with Port to bring Eastside Rail Corridor into public ownership

Purchase of 26-mile easement authorized for interim trail to promote dual use Learn more...

May 5: County plugs into next-generation hybrid vehicles

Council approves study to explore charging stations at Metro Park and Rides Learn more...

May 5: County Council calls for rebid of federal tanker contract

Motion declares support for aerospace machinists and workers Learn more...

April 28: Council backs affordable workforce housing in Renton, Kent and Burien

Extension of credit aids Wonderland Estates, Springwood Apartments, and Lora Lake Learn more...

April 28: Funds released for immediate improvements at County animal shelters

No general fund monies used to increase space, staffing and vet services Learn more...

April 21: Private veterinarians to provide medical triage services for animals in King County shelters

Declaration of emergency and aggressive adoption campaign will speed assistance to shelters Learn more...

April 15: Hague plugs County into next generation vehicles

Joining the climate change battle at a local level Learn more...

April 14: Leveling the playing field with public campaign financing

Council to study “voter-owned elections” for King County Learn more...

April 10: Shelter dogs and cats to get new space and less crowding

Council and Executive partner on short- and long-term plans to improve shelter conditions and define the future of Animal Care and Control Learn more...