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About DAJD
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) operates safe, secure, and humane detention facilities.
About DCHS
Providing equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
About DNRP
Our talented workforce protects and restores the natural environment for the people, fish, and wildlife of King County, promoting more resilient, sustainable, equitable communities.
About King County Elections
KCE's mission is to conduct accurate, secure, and accessible elections. Our vision is to be a leader in providing inclusive elections.
About Local Services
If you live or do business in King County and outside city limits, King County is your local government.
About Metro
Our mission is to provide the best possible public transportation services and improve regional mobility and quality of life in King County.
About PAO
The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is to do justice.
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$30 million in King County Parks Levy grants will build and upgrade aquatic facilities, enhance parks and trails, restore river corridors, and increase equity in recreation
Summary The King County Council recently approved Executive Dow Constantine’s proposal to allocate nearly $30 million in grants funded by the King County Parks Levy that will support 53 projects led by cities, park districts, school districts, and community organizations throughout the region.
‘A victory for regional trails, climate, mobility, and opportunity’: Executive Constantine thanks Sen. Murray, Sen. Cantwell for securing funds to help close a key gap for Eastrail
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell secured a $25 million grant administrated by the U.S. Department of Transportation that will help King County Parks complete the southern segment of Eastrail, an emerging 42-mile regional trail connected to high-capacity transit.
2024 Judicial Assignments
Superior Court judicial assignments effective January 16, 2024
2025 Community Afghan and Latinx Health Advocate Service
RFA # 2024EHS706RFA
2025 minimum wage toolkit
King County has created these communication materials to support education and outreach about the minimum wage in unincorporated King County. Feel free to use whatever you’d like. Materials can be customized to fit your needs, but we recommend that you tag us in images (#unincorporatedKingCounty) and provide a link to our website, kingcounty.gov/wage. If you have ideas for other communications materials, please let us know at AskLocalServices@kingcounty.gov.
About Cheol Kang
Cheol Kang is a law enforcement professional with a diverse background in the United States Navy and civilian law enforcement.
About Geoffrey Thomas
Geoffrey Thomas has lived and worked in Western Washington since 1994.
About Ian Huri
Chief Ian Huri is the Support Services Chief.
About Jeffrey Flohr
Chief Jeffrey (Jeff) Flohr has over 28 years of law enforcement experience.
About Jesse Anderson
Undersheriff Jesse Anderson has over 30 years of policing experience with the King County Sheriff’s Office.
About Jose Marenco
Chief Jose Marenco has 25 years of experience with the King County Sheriff’s Office. Before joining the KCSO,
About Patti Cole-Tindall
Patti Cole-Tindall was appointed in May 2022 by Executive Constantine and confirmed by the County Council as the 35th Sheriff of King County.
About Shawn Ledford
Chief Shawn Ledford has over 33 years of law enforcement experience with the King County Sheriff’s Office.
About the Board of Health
Learn about the responsibilities of the Board of Health and its current membership roster.
About the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Learn about the department's five divisions, and the tax-funded initiatives it stewards to help the people of King County to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
About the King County Sheriff's Office
Ensuring the safety of people in King County is our top priority. We aim to do this in a respectful manner based on our core values of leadership, integrity, service, and teamwork. Every employee is expected to provide the best customer service by working with you to address your concerns.
After five consecutive years of drowning deaths staying at historically high levels, King County officials encourage the public to be cautious at lakes, rivers, and Puget Sound
Recent data from Public Health – Seattle & King County identifies dangerous trends for preventable drownings. Officials from multiple King County departments urge caution this summer when open water temperatures remain dangerously cold even as air temperatures rise.
AP Smart Spreadsheet resources
Information for Special Districts related to Accounts Payable (AP) made through the Oracle EBS financial system
Attorney directory
Find the email address for a Prosecuting Attorney's Office attorney by looking for them by last name.
BECU Outdoor Movies at King County's Marymoor Park celebrates 20th season with fan favorite films, food trucks, live entertainment, beginning July 10
Outdoor movies will return to King County’s Marymoor Park on July 10, when the BECU Movies at Marymoor series opens its 20th season of outdoor films, entertainment, and food trucks. The series runs weekly through Aug. 28.
Before contacting Superior Court
Learn more about options and resources that may help you schedule and prepare for your civil motions and trials.
Beginning June 1, many King County residents enrolled in Medicaid at risk of losing health insurance
Behavioral health needs and services during COVID-19 in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Best Starts for Kids: Domestic Violence Emergency Response Pilot
Request for Applications (RFA)
Board of Health policies and codes
Find meeting proceedings, regulations, resolutions, and guidelines.
Careers - Sheriff
Learn about the different types of careers the Sheriff's Office offers.
Centering Diverse Healers for Youth Well-Being
Request for Proposals #2024BSK653RFP
CHOMP!, King County's local food celebration returns Aug. 17 to Marymoor Park with local food vendors, live music, sustainable living activities
Learn about what’s fresh in King County and join us for a full-day of food-centric fun with local farmers, free activities and live music, food vendors and more at King County’s CHOMP! Aug. 17, at Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Christmas holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Christmas, a state and federal holiday.
City health profiles
A city health profile is a public health report that provides a comprehensive overview of the demographics for a specific city or neighborhood as well as information on a variety of social and health indicators for that particular area.
Civil Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments.
Civil process unit
The Civil Process Unit is a specialized unit of the King County Sheriff’s Office that serves legal documents throughout the county, conducts evictions, and enforces orders of the court.
Climate-resilient infrastructure: King County’s new treatment station in Georgetown has already protected the Duwamish River and Puget Sound from 32 million gallons of pollution
King County’s state-of-the-art Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station is one of several climate-resilient capital projects that are better protecting Puget Sound from stormwater and wastewater.
Commissioners - Superior Court
Find contact info and department info for King County Superior Court Commissioners.
Communicable disease data
Communicable disease surveillance data reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County by healthcare providers, laboratories and the public.
Community Communications Network (CCN)
The Community Communications Network (CCN) is a partnership between Public Health – Seattle & King County (Public Health), community and faith-based organizations, and community leaders to ensure relevant, actionable health information reaches all populations in King County.
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Learn about the federal regulations associated with HIPAA compliance.
Conservation Futures Advisory Committee
Find information about the volunteer advisory committee that evaluates CFT grant proposals.
Conservation Futures application process
Apply for Conservation Futures funding to add parks and open spaces to your community
Conservation Futures Match Waiver
Conservation Futures grants can provide a match waiver for certain projects, which means the program could pay 100% of the eligible costs of buying open space.
Contact Superior Court
Find phone numbers for the different areas of King County Superior Court.
Contact the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Check our office hours and how to contact the different focus areas of the Prosecuting Attorney Office (PAO).
Contract compliance forms and other requirements
View forms and requirements for Community Services and Consultant Contracts.
Contracts
Find contract information and documentation for agencies or individuals who provide services to King County.
COVID-19 impacts on schools and childcare
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on December 2, 2022. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Credentials requirements
View requirements for all providers contracting with Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and health plan enrollment for contracted providers practicing at PHSKC sites.
Criminal Practice - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about our adult criminal practice, including the work of our Mainstream Criminal Division, Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division, and Gender-Based Violence and Prevention Division. These divisions represent the state and county in adult criminal matters in King County District and Superior Courts, the state and federal courts of appeal, and the Washington and U.S. Supreme Courts.
Crisis Connections 2-1-1: Social service needs during COVID-19 in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Cultural Education and Outreach Program on Fecal Pollution for Students and Families
Request for Proposals #2024EHS658RFP
Customer Service
Information for how you can contact King County's main customer service team with questions or feedback.
Customer service contacts
Who to contact for customer service in King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and its divisions.
Daily traffic impacts during COVID-19 in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on July 12, 2022. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Data and reports
Find reports, information, and a glossary that the Prosecuting Attorney's Office shares with the public.
Data control unit
The Data Control Unit is responsible for receiving, entering, maintaining, transmitting, and relaying various types of information to, from, and between King County Sheriff's Office mobile units, other police agencies, police electronic files, paper records, and courts by means of radio, County, State, national and international criminal justice systems, telephone and other telecommunication devices:
Data Dashboard - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about how the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) Data Dashboard informs the public, government decision-makers, and criminal justice system partners about the trajectory of felony criminal justice cases in King County.
Data sources
Community health indicators
Divers connect 2,000 feet of pipe under Lake Washington to improve wastewater treatment, restore habitat, enhance I-90 trail
Crews with unique expertise in underwater construction are placing pipe under the East Channel of Lake Washington. When completed, the new conveyance line will provide reliable sewer service to Eastside cities, while improving lake habitat and the popular I-90 Trail.
Domestic violence and child abuse during COVID-19 in King County
This dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division
Learn more about this area under our Criminal Division including the High Impact Repeat Offenders Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and the Elder Abuse Unit.
Economic, social, and overall health impacts of COVID-19 in King County
This dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Education and Outreach Campaign Development for Communities in Poverty Bay Shellfish Protection District
Request for Proposals # 2024EHS698RFP
Elections security measures
King County Elections has a number of cutting-edge election security measures in place and works with formal groups and partners who provide oversight to ensure the counting process is secure.
Eligibility
Information on eligibility for WaterWorks grant funding.
E-Procurement Supplier Portal
Begin Registration Sign In Password Reset
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination requirements
Learn about federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination.
Equitable and Actionable Collaboration for OSS to Sewer Conversion
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Equity and social justice
Learn how the Department of Executive Services is working to meet King County's equity and social justice goals.
Equity Response Team
Request for Applications # 2024ODIR663RFA
Evaluation process
This information is for the competitive track. For information on evaluation in the council allocated track, contact your councilmember’s office directly. For a map of council districts and contact information, visit the council district finder.
Executive Constantine announces $109 million for 52 conservation projects that will build climate resiliency, increase access to open space, and advance food sovereignty
More than 50 projects across King County will receive a combined $109 million in open space preservation funding after a plan proposed by Executive Constantine was approved by the King County Council. This is the first round of funding for open space preservation since King County voters last year approved restoring Conservation Futures Program to its original rate.
Executive Constantine honors ‘those who have made historic spaces more accessible to new generations, and created new futures for places that tell the story of our region'
This year’s recipients of the John D. Spellman Awards include a city that transformed an historic post office into an arts and culture center, and a parks district that rehabilitated an abandoned farmstead into an agricultural hub for local producers and educational programming.
Executive Constantine proposal invests $21 million from opioid settlements to combat overdose crisis
Executive Constantine tours King County’s largest-ever floodplain restoration project, improving habitat and protecting farmland along the Snoqualmie River
King County successfully completed the 145-acre Fall City Floodplain Restoration Project, improving habitat and protecting farmland and homes along the Snoqualmie River.
Family Support Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about the Family Support Division and their work with children and families.
Filing and Disposition Standards
Filing and Disposition Standards (FADS) from the King County Prosecuting Attorney. These standards are intended solely for the guidance of King County deputy prosecutors.
Firearm dealers and shooting sports facilities
Rule & Regulation BOH 18-04 - Relating to disclosure of information on health risks related to firearms.
Food insecurity during COVID-19 in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on Monday, March 27, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Fully charged to protect Puget Sound: King County team delivers on Executive Constantine’s emergency declaration to provide West Point Treatment Plant with high-quality power
King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division delivered on an emergency declaration signed by Executive Constantine to provide West Point Treatment Plant with onsite batteries for high-quality power to Puget Sound’s largest wastewater treatment facility.
Funded projects and stories
View complete lists of projects that have been funded and read stories about specific projects in the links below.
Funding opportunities
RFP, RFQ, RFAs, and other funding opportunities by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/funding
Funding policies
If funded, your grant agreement will include details of requirements which may include updates to some of the information here; the grant agreement language will supersede any differences.
Gender-Based Violence and Prevention Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about the area of our Criminal Division including the Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Special Assault Unit, and Crime Strategies Unit.
General Administrative Orders
King County District Court General Administrative Orders (GAOs) are organized into the following categories on this webpage:
General Ledger (GL) Smart Spreadsheet resources
Information for Special Districts related to General Ledger (GL) Journal Entries (JE) made through the Oracle EBS financial system
Geographical definitions
Community health indicators
Grant timeline
This detailed timeline is for the competitive track.
Grants and partnerships
Apply for funds to help reduce water pollution, improve parks, conserve land, prevent waste, reduce flood risk and improve ecological health and provide other public benefits.
Guidelines and Recommendations
Find Guidelines & Recommendations for the community and related industries.
Health Equity and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group
The Health Equity and Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group is a multisector table centering Black, Indigenous and people of color communities and working on the interconnected crisis of health and racism.
Health insurance and access to health care in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on March 7, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Heat-related illness data dashboards
Extreme heat events caused by climate change are becoming more frequent and intense. They can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, sun stroke, and fainting, and can also cause death. Extreme heat disproportionately impacts certain people, including older adults, children, pregnant people, outdoor workers, people who live in urban heat islands, people who are unhoused, and those with underlying health conditions.
Hiring process and practices
Learn about Public Health - Seattle and King County employment types, hiring and selection processes, application procedures, and probationary periods.
Housing security in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on March 31, 2023. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
IIU news, data and reports
Learn more about King County Sheriff's Office Internal Investigations data and reports. Use this page to contact us, make a complaint or commendation, or see IIU complaint dashboard or completed investigations reports.
Independence Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Independence Day, a state and federal holiday.
Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Infant Mortality Prevention Network
Request for Applications # 2024CHS682RFA
Informal solicitations log
Procurement & Payables is required by State and County law to provide a list of contracts awarded through an informal solictation process. This represents purchases of goods and services worth $10,000-$49,999.99. This represents the best data we have availablde, and will be updated every two months. The quotes and proposals used to award these contracts are available to the public by contacting the Procurement & Payables Section procurement.web@kingcounty.gov.
Instructions for using DocuSign
Learn how to use the electronic signature platform of DocuSign.
Insurance requirements
Find minimum scope and minimum limits of insurance coverage requirements and documentation.
Job opportunities - Superior Court
Learn more about working at King County Superior Court.
Jobs at Public Health
Search jobs within Public Health - Seattle and King County (PHSKC) and learn about hiring processes and practices.
Judge Adrienne McCoy
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Aimée Sutton - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Andrea Darvas - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Andrea K. Robertson - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Angela Kaake - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Averil Rothrock - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Brian McDonald - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Coreen Wilson - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Elizabeth J. Berns - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Haydee Vargas - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Janet Helson - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Jason Poydras - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Jim Rogers - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Joe Campagna - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Josephine Wiggs - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Kristin Ballinger - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge LeRoy McCullough - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Matt Lapin - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Maureen McKee - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Melinda Young - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Michael K. Ryan - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Nelson K.H. Lee - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge page TEMPLATE
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Paul M. Crisalli - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Samuel Chung - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Sean P. O'Donnell - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Susan Amini - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Taki Flevaris - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Veronica Galván - Superior Court
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge Wyman Yip
How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judge William L. Dixon V - Superior Court
How to contact the court and get ready for your trial or motion.
Judges and staff - Superior Court
Learn more about the backgrounds, services, and contact information for Superior Court judges and other staff.
Judges who perform weddings - Superior Court
The judges and commissioners listed below are available to perform weddings. Please contact them directly for more information.
Juneteenth holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Juneteenth, a state and federal holiday.
Juvenile Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about how the Prosecuting Attorney's Office works with the juvenile justice system.
King County biologists report the strongest return of Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon in a decade, a possible breakthrough after a near extinction
At least 6,800 adult kokanee salmon have returned from Lake Sammamish to their spawning ground this season following an eight-year period when an average of less than 400 kokanee returned. King County biologists say the sharp increase is the result of several actions that include restoring access to historic habitat.
King County Board of Health authority and scope
The King County Board of Health is granted the authority to protect and promote the health of King County residents as outlined in RCW 70.05.060. State law allows the Board to set countywide public health policy, enact and enforce local public health regulations, enforce state public health laws, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and establishes fee schedules for certain licenses and permits (such as food permits for restaurants).
King County Civil Service
Information about the Civil Service Commission and Administration for employment decisions in the King County Sheriff’s Office.
King County Conservation Futures
Conservation Futures is an open space acquisition grant program. Our grants help buy parks and open spaces such as natural lands, urban greenspaces, forests, community gardens, farms, and trails. The grant round is open between November and February of each year, visit Application process for information about applying.
King County employee field resources
Below are some purchasing resources King County employees may need while in the field. For more information for King County employees, please visit the Procurement & Payables Intranet site.
King County gun violence data
Learn how the Prosecuting Attorney's Office Crime Strategies Unit takes a public health approach to understanding gun violence in King County and shares Shots Fired reports.
King County is making it easy to comment on the Flood Management Plan that will guide actions to better prepare for climate impacts
King County will host two online meetings – on Feb. 15 and March 7 – where the public can learn about and comment on the final draft of the Flood Management Plan, which will guide actions to better prepare the region for increasing flood risks.
King County is transforming 1,000-foot-long Wilburton Trestle, adding the iconic structure to Eastrail with funding from the state, Amazon, City of Bellevue
A public-private partnership that includes Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, Amazon, the City of Bellevue, Kaiser Permanente, and the King County Parks Levy started transforming the 120-year-old Wilburton Trestle into a trail bridge that will be added to the emerging 42-mile Eastrail.
King County Prosecuting Attorney
Learn more about King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.
King County restores full wastewater operations following system disruptions during record rainstorm
King County wastewater crews quickly restored full operation at a wet weather treatment station in north Seattle during Tuesday’s record rainfall, while disinfected stormwater and wastewater flows were temporarily diverted from South Treatment Plant in Renton to a deepwater outfall in Puget Sound during the storm.
King County secures $500 million commitment from EPA for critical wastewater investments that protect water quality and prepare for climate impacts while lowering finance costs
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division secured a $498.3 million loan package from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to complete 14 infrastructure projects that will help improve water quality, while saving millions in interest costs.
King County transforms dilapidated buildings along the Duwamish River into an estuary, providing ideal habitat for young salmon and greenspace for communities
The former site of a run-down hotel along the Duwamish River is now healthy habitat where young salmon can safely transition from freshwater to saltwater on their way to Puget Sound thanks to an innovative project led by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
King County’s comprehensive new flood plan capitalizes on the latest climate science, adapts to increased flood risks in urban and coastal communities
King County’s new flood plan – shaped by frontline communities during an extensive public engagement – capitalizes on the latest climate science to better prepare communities for changing flood risks.
Labor Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Labor Day, a state and federal holiday.
LCAR 1.1. Application of Rules - Purpose and Definitions
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 2.1. Transfer to Arbitration
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 2.3. Assignment to Arbitrator
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 3.1. Qualifications
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 3.2. Authority or Arbitrators
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 4.2. Discovery
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 4.4. Notice of Settlement
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 5.1. Notice of Hearing - Time and Place - Continuance
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 5.2. Prehearing Statement of Proof - Documents Filed With Court
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 6.1. Form and Content of Award
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 6.2. Filing of Award
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 6.3. Judgment on Award
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 7.1. Request for Trial De Novo - Calendar - Jury Demand
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 8.1. Stipulations - Effect on Relief Granted
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 8.4. Title and Citation
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCAR 8.5. Compensation of Arbitrator
Local Civil Arbitration Rule
LCR 10. Form of Pleading and Other Papers
Local Civil Rule
LCR 11. Signing of Pleadings
Local Civil Rule
LCR 12. Defenses and Objections
Local Civil Rule
LCR 16. Pretrial Deadlines and Procedures
Local Civil Rule
LCR 22. Interpleader
Local Civil Rule
LCR 26. Discovery, Including Disclosure of Possible Witnesses and Protective Orders
Local Civil Rule
LCR 33. Interrogatories
Local Civil Rules
LCR 37. Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions
Local Civil Rule
LCR 38. Jury Trial of Right
Local Civil Rule
LCR 4. Civil Case Schedule
Local Civil Rule
LCR 4.2 Confirmation of Joinder of Parties and Issues in Civil and Family Law Cases; Completion of Testing in Paternity Cases
Local Civil Rule
LCR 40. Assignment of Cases and Where Motions are to be Heard
Local Civil Rule
LCR 40.1. Ex Parte & Probate Department
Local Civil Rule
LCR 41. Dismissal of Actions
Local Civil Rule
LCR 42. Consolidation; Separate Trials
Local Civil Rule
LCR 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers
Local Civil Rule
LCR 53.1. Referees
Local Civil Rule
LCR 53.2. Court Commissioners
Local Civil Rule
LCR 54. Judgments and Costs
Local Civil Rule
LCR 55. Default and Judgment
Local Civil Rule
LCR 56. Summary Judgment
Local Civil Rule
LCR 58. Entry of Judgment
Local Civil Rule
LCR 59. New Trial, Reconsideration, and Amendment of Judgments
Local Civil Rule
LCR 60. Relief from Judgment or Order
Local Civil Rule
LCR 65. Injunctions
Local Civil Rule
LCR 66. Receivership Proceedings
Local Civil Rule
LCR 69. Execution
Local Civil Rule
LCR 7. Civil Motions
Local Civil Rule
LCR 72. Return or Mandate from Appellate Court
Local Civil Rule
LCR 77. Superior Courts and Judicial Officers
Local Civil Rule
LCR 78. Clerks
Local Civil Rule
LCR 79. Books and Records Kept by Clerk
Local Civil Rule
LCR 80. Court Reporters and Transcripts
Local Civil Rule
LCR 82. Case Assignment Area
Local Civil Rule
LCR 83. Local Rules of Superior Court
Local Civil Rule
LCR 84. Forms
Local Civil Rule
LCR 93.04. Adoption Proceedings
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.04. Estates--Probate--Notices
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.16. Settlement of Claims of Minors and Incapacitated Persons
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.20. Guardianships and Trusts
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.22. Minor Guardianships and Nonparental Custody
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.30. Mental Illness Proceedings
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.40. Writs of Review, Mandamus, Prohibition
Local Civil Rule
LCR 98.50. Sexually Violent Predator--Office of Public Defense
Local Civil Rule
LCrR 0.1. Grand Jury
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 0.2. Commissioners
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 1.1. Local Procedures
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 2.2. Warrant Upon Indictment or Information
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 3.1. Right to and Assignment of Counsel
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 3.2. Pretrial Release
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 4.11. Video Conference Proceedings
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 4.5. Omnibus Hearings
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 5.1. Commencement of Actions; Case Assignment Area
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 7.1. Presentence Investigation
Local Criminal Rule
LCrR 9.1. In Forma Pauperis-Appeal-Court Reporter Log
Local Criminal Rule
Leadership
The Elections Leadership Team oversees the day-to-day operations of King County Elections, helps set the priorities and vision for the organization and advises the Director on strategic and emergent issues.
Leadership Team
The King County Sheriff's Office team brings a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous amount of combined experience to their assignments.
LFLR 1. Applicability
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 10. Financial Provisions
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 11. Sealed and Confidential Court Records
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 12. Domestic Violence Protection Orders
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 13. Parenting Plan and Child Custody Procedures
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 14. Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Modifications and Adjustments
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 15. Relocation of Children
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 16. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 17. Contempt and Other Enforcement Actions
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 18. Emancipation of Minors
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 19. Marriage Age Waiver Petitions
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 2. Days and Times for Scheduling Hearings; Court Holidays
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 20. Orientation Program in Family Law Matters
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 21. Simple Dissolution (Divorce) Program
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 22. Surrogacy Agreements
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 23. Informal Family Law Trials (Emergency Rule)
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 3. Mandatory Forms to Be Used
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 4. Case Schedule Order and Other Orders Issued at the Time of Filing
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 5. Where to Schedule Motions on Family Law Proceedings
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 6. Family Law Motions Calendar Procedures
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 7. Unified Family Court
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 8. Motions for Ex Parte Restraining Orders
Local Family Law Rule
LFLR 9. Commencement of Nonparental Custody Proceedings
Local Family Law Rule
LGALR 1. Applicability
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGALR 2. Registries
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGALR 3. Duties of the Guardian Ad Litem
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGALR 4. Compensation
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGALR 5. Grievances Made by or Against Guardians Ad Litem
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGALR 6. Actual or Apparent Conflicts of Interest
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGALR 7. Effective Date
Local Guardian Ad Litem Rule
LGR 14.2 Hyperlinks
Local General Rule
LGR 15. Destruction, Sealing, and Redaction of Court Records
Local General Rule
LGR 18. Jury Assignment Area
Local General Rule
LGR 2(d). Judicial Day
Local General Rule
LGR 20. Security in Handling Court Exhibits
Local general rule
LGR 29. Presiding Judge in Superior Court
Local General Rule
LGR 30. Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service
Local General Rule
LGR 31. Access to Court Records
Local General Rule
Limited service pregnancy centers
Rule & Regulation BOH 17-04 - Relating to Disclosure of Information by Limited Service Pregnancy Centers.
LJuCR 1.1. Scope of Rules
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 1.2. Jurisdiction of Juvenile Court
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 1.3. Definitions
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 1.4. Applicability of Other Rules
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 1.7. Pre-Trial Hearings
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 1.8. Motions
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 1.9. Discovery
Local Juvenile Court Rule
LJuCR 12.1. Truancy Case Assignment Area
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Truancy Proceedings
LJuCR 13.1. At-Risk Youth & Child in Need of Services Case Assignment Area
Local Juvenile Court Rule - ARY & CHINS Proceedings
LJuCR 2.0. Right to Appointed Counsel
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Shelter Care Proceedings
LJuCR 2.3. Right to and Notice of Shelter Care Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Shelter Care Proceedings
LJuCR 2.4. Procedure at Initial Shelter Care Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Shelter Care Proceedings
LJuCR 2.5. Modification of Shelter Care Order
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Shelter Care Proceedings
LJuCR 3.10. Modification of Order (rescinded)
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.11. Guardianship in Juvenile Court
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.12. Contested Dependency Motions
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.13. Emergency Hearings and Hearings Set on Shortened Time - Contested Dependency Calendar
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.14. Reconsideration and Revision
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.15. Concurrent Jurisdiction
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.2. Who May File Petition - Venue
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.3. Content of Dependency Petition
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.4. Notice and Summons - Scheduling of Fact Finding Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.6. Answer to Petition
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.7. Fact Finding Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.8. Disposition Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 3.9. Review Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Dependency Proceedings
LJuCR 4.2. Pleadings
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Proceedings to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship
LJuCR 4.3. Notice of Termination Hearings
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Proceedings to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship
LJuCR 4.4. Amendment of Case Schedule
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Proceedings to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship
LJuCR 4.5. Reinstatement of Previously Terminated Parental Rights
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Proceedings to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship
LJuCR 6.6. Termination of Diversion Agreement
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings - Diversion Agreements
LJuCR 7.1. Local Procedures
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 7.11. Adjudicatory Hearing Inadmissibility of Statements Made to Juvenile Probation Counselor
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 7.12. Plea and Disposition Hearing
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 7.14. Motions--Juvenile Offense Proceedings
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 7.15. Infractions
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 7.16. Motions to Seal Conviction, for Restoration of Firearm Rights and for Relief from Sex Registration Requirements
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 7.6. Arraignment Juvenile Offense Proceedings
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Juvenile Offense Proceedings in Juvenile Court
LJuCR 9.2. Additional Right to Representation By Counsel
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Right to Lawyer and Experts in All Juvenile Court Proceedings
LJuCR 9.3. Right to Appointment of Experts in Juvenile Offense Proceedings
Local Juvenile Court Rule - Right to Lawyer and Experts in All Juvenile Court Proceedings
LMPR 1.10. Revision of a Commissioner's Order
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 1.11. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 1.5. Trial Settings of Other Administrative Hearings
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 1.6. Presence Waivers
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 1.7. Guardians Ad Litem
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 1.8. Taking Testimony Via Video or Telephone
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 1.9. Pre-Hearing Motions and Procedure
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 2.4. Video Hearing of Petitions for 14 Day Involuntary Treatment [Rescinded]
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
LMPR 3.4. Video Hearing of Petitions for 90 or 180 Day Involuntary Treatment [Rescinded]
Local Mental Proceedings Rule
Local Services
Providing local government services to unincorporated King County*
LRALJ 12.1. Mandate
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 2.7. Case Schedule
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 3.1. Motions
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 3.2. Change of Superior Court Judge
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 7.3. Format of Briefs
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 8.3. Time Allowed and Order of Argument
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 9.1. Basis of Decision on Appeal
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
LRALJ 9.2. Entry of Decision
Local Rule for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
M/WBE Spend
Reporting on dollar spend in 2024 for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman Business Enterprises (WBEs)
Mainstream Criminal Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
The Mainstream Criminal Division represents the state and the county in many criminal matters in the King County District and Superior courts, the state and federal courts of appeal, and the Washington and U.S. Supreme Courts. It is organized into several different units and sections.
Mainstream Criminal Division Units
The Mainstream Criminal Division's units focus on criminal matters in the King County District Court, appellate court, Involuntary Treatment Act Court, and specific criminal cases.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a state and federal holiday.
Measuring DCHS’ impact
DCHS programs work to ensure King County residents are happy, healthy, and connected to community.
Media inquiries and resources
Learn how to get answers to your questions as a media professional.
Memorial Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Memorial Day, a state and federal holiday.
Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee
The Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee, or MWPAAC, advises the Metropolitan King County Council and the King County Executive on matters related to the wastewater collection and treatment system.
More rain gardens, fewer toxics, restored wetlands: Executive Constantine announces $5.4 million to support community-led projects that improve water quality
Sixty-one community-led projects will receive $5.4 million in King County WaterWorks grant funding after the County Council approved Executive Constantine’s proposal.
More young people will have access to outdoor recreation, refurbished aquatic centers, and enhanced sports fields with $5 million in King County Parks funding
Sixty-three projects throughout King County will receive a combined $5 million in King County Parks grant funding that will make it possible for more young people to stay healthy and connected, particularly in underserved communities.
Natural Resources and Parks committees
Learn about our advisory committees and boards and how to get involved.
New Year's Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on New Year's Day, a state and federal holiday.
News releases
Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Nonprofits and Conservation Futures
Conservation Futures grants for open space acquisition may be available to nature conservancy and historic preservation nonprofits.
Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Pilot Projects
RFA # 2024CDIP696RFA
Organization
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) employs over 1,000 sworn and professional staff who provide law enforcement services to people in King County. Our organization is divided into the Office of the Sheriff and four divisions so that residents have easy access to the people and services they need.
Our team and leadership - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about the divisions, teams, and units of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Overdose Prevention Community Review Panel
Request for Applications (RFA) #2024CDIP668RFA
Overview: King County Conservation Futures
Conservation Futures is the primary source of funding for the Land Conservation Initiative (LCI). The LCI has a goal to preserve our most important natural lands and urban green spaces. The LCI also seeks to add open spaces in underserved communities. Learn more about the Land Conservation Initiative goals in this short video.
P-Card Reports
For transparency purposes, as well as a resource for King County employees, we offer the following reports regarding our purchases.
Photography lab
The King County Sheriff’s Office Photo Lab provides imaging services, both digital and traditional, for the Sheriff’s Office and our regional partners. Some of the services the Photo Lab provides are film processing and print production, digital services, crime-scene photography, forensic imaging, studio photography, training, and publicity photography.
Popular food safety rating system expanding to additional food businesses, including mobile food vendors
September 19, 2024
Population health data
Explore data related to population-level health outcomes and social factors that impact health, including our Community Health Indicators data dashboards.
Population health reports
Reports produced by the Assessment, Policy Development and Evaluation Unit.
Presidents' Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Presidents' Day, a state and federal holiday.
Pro Tempore Superior Court Judges
Find the judicial officers, courtrooms, and departments of our current temporary Superior Court Judges.
Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project 2025
Request for Applications # 2024CHS664RFA
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2017 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2017 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2018 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2018 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2019 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2019 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2020 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2020 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2021 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2021 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2022 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer-involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2022 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2023 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2023 below.
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2024 incidents
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2024 below.
Prosecuting Attorney's Office organizational structure
Learn more about our different divisions, units, and teams within the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Public Health urges those more sensitive to heat to take precautions for high temperatures this week
Public integrity cases – Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
The Public Integrity Team of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer-involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of these investigations by year below.
Public Integrity Team - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about the team that reviews officer-involved shootings, incidents of police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths.
Purpose, Strategy, and Performance - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Learn more about units focused on data and reporting and sentencing review under this division of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Quận King hợp tác cùng Trung tâm Dịch vụ Liên đoàn Người tị nạn (Refugee Federation Service Center) hoàn thành một dự án nghiên cứu độc đáo với cộng đồng người nhập cư và người tị nạn về loại cá nào an toàn hơn để ăn
Các nhà nghiên cứu của Ban Tài nguyên Đất và Nước Quận King và Trung tâm Dịch vụ Liên đoàn Người tị nạn đã hợp tác với những người đánh bắt cá địa phương từ cộng đồng người nhập cư và người tị nạn trong một dự án nghiên cứu kéo dài ba năm nhằm giám sát các hóa chất độc hại trong cá từ các hồ của Quận King và bờ biển của Puget Sound.
RainWise outreach grants
Apply for a grant to help with outreach and promotion of the RainWise program in King County combined sewer overflow basins.
Ranked Choice Voting Advisory Committee
About the Ranked Choice Voting Advisory Committee In November 2022, Seattle voters approved a ballot measure to use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Primary Elections for City of Seattle offices, including the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Council. Beginning in the August 2027 Primary Election, Seattle voters will rank the candidates in order of preference instead of voting for a single candidate. The RCV Advisory Commitee was formed by King County Elections (KCE) to ensure transparency, accuracy, and community engagement in the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting for Seattle voters. This group represents diverse communities across Seattle and will provide input and advice to King County Elections throughout the implementation process.
Regional water quality responsibilities
The examples below will help guide you in developing proposals that address the criteria: "Demonstrate that water quality benefits are related to WTD's regional water quality responsibilities."
Report on deaths associated with COVID-19
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on May 14, 2021. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Resources for applicants
Use the following tools and information to help research and write your grant proposal and find other grant programs.
Resources for grant recipients
This information is for organizations that have received funding through WaterWorks and have active grants. Below you’ll find information on reporting, payments and logo use.
Ryan White Part A Care Services
Request for Applications #2024PREV661RFA
School district health profiles
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/school-health-profiles
School-Based Integrated Behavioral Health Care Coordination Program (Seattle Public Schools)
Request for Applications (RFA)
SCS Certification FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS) Certification
Sediment cleanup begins in upper reach of Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site to remove legacy pollution
Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and implemented by the City of Seattle, King County, and Boeing, sediment cleanup work has begun in the upper reach of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site, where over a century of urbanization and industrial activity has polluted the riverbed with toxic contaminants.
See how King County will use large wood to reduce flood risks and restore habitat for fish and wildlife
An online presentation Nov. 6 will highlight upcoming King County projects on the Cedar, Snoqualmie, Green, and Tolt rivers, and Issaquah Creek where placing large wood will be used to reduce flood risks, restore floodplains, and improve habitat.
Sentence Review Unit
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is committed to criminal justice reform. Our Sentence Review Unit (SRU) reviews applications for sentence review or early release.
Sign-up for Elections news and updates
King County Elections offers free email and text message subscriptions as part of the King County subscription service.
Snoqualmie Watershed Forum seeks resident from NE unincorporated King County to help guide salmon recovery work
The Snoqualmie Watershed Forum is looking for a resident of the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish river areas of unincorporated King County to join their group that helps guide salmon recovery efforts. The application deadline is Feb. 18.
Stream health is improving throughout King County – and scientists say there’s even greater potential for additional gains than expected
Twenty years of data collected by King County scientists indicates widespread improvements in the health of local streams even as the population grew by over a half-million people, suggesting that effective growth management can protect urban streams.
Sugar sweetened beverage consumption (adults)
King County, 2010 & 2012 average
Superior Court judges
Learn more about Superior Court judges located at Clark Children and Family Justice Center, King County Courthouse, and Maleng Regional Justice Center.
Superior Court jurisdiction
Learn more about King County Superior Court's purpose and approach as a general jurisdiction court. Please note that Emergency Order 33 is in effect.
Technical notes
Community health indicators
Thanksgiving holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Thanksgiving, and the Friday after.
Top contacts at King County
How to get in touch with elected officials and popular services.
Translator and Interpreter Contracts
The contracts below are available for use by all King County agencies. These contracts require no work order or 3-quote process and have no value limitations for any project. To view a complete list of all King County contracts, click here.
Treasury Operations resources
Information for Special Purpose Districts, Cities, and Towns relating to the Oracle EBS financial system
Unemployment claims during COVID-19 in King County
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on January 21, 2022. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
Upcoming Capital Projects
Plan ahead for these construction, architecture & engineering projects.
Updates
Stay informed on the latest WaterWorks Grant Program news and updates.
Veterans Day holiday closures and service impacts
Learn about the impacts to King County operations and services on Veterans Day, a state and federal holiday.
VIDEO: ‘We were going to have to build a new workforce right here in King County’: How an award-winning approach to workforce development produced a new generation of wastewater talent
Facing a wave of retirements in the wastewater treatment industry, King County's Wastewater Treatment Division transformed its approach to workforce development to recruit and train the next generation of talent.
VIDEO: ‘We’re pivoting from a take, make, and waste economy:’ A highly successful paint recycling program shows how extended producer responsibility reduces waste, protects human and environmental health
The success of a statewide rule that holds producers responsible for their own products, such as leftover paint, is a key component of Re+, King County’s initiative to prevent pollution, protect human and environmental health, and keep waste management costs in check.
VIDEO: Beavers ‘do it better’: King County is updating its approach to habitat restoration to capitalize on the unique talents of recovering wildlife
As the region’s beaver population recovers, King County ecologists are modernizing their approach to salmon habitat restoration to accommodate a native species that improves water quality and adds ecological complexity.
VIDEO: En colaboración con el Centro de Servicios de la Federación de Refugiados, el Condado de King completa un proyecto de investigación único con comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados sobre qué pescados es más seguro comer
Los investigadores de la División de Recursos Hídricos y Terrestres del Condado de King y el Centro de Servicios de la Federación de Refugiados colaboraron con pescadores locales de comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados en un proyecto de tres años en el que analizaron las sustancias químicas tóxicas de los peces de los lagos del Condado de King y las costas del estrecho de Puget
VIDEO: Executive Constantine’s budget proposal builds on King County’s momentum for removing barriers to high-quality salmon habitat while restoring ecological functions
King County is off to a strong start restoring access to historic salmon habitat while also making county roads safer and offering more outdoor recreation opportunities. Executive Constantine’s proposed 2025 budget would maintain that accelerated pace.
VIDEO: How King County is reducing waste generated by building demolition and creating more equitable access to green jobs
King County’s Solid Waste Division is building a workforce trained in deconstruction, an effective alternative to demolition that dramatically reduces the amount of worksite material that end up in the regional landfill.
VIDEO: In partnership with Refugee Federation Service Center, King County completes a unique research project with immigrant and refugee communities on which fish are safer to eat
King County Water and Land Resources Division researchers and the Refugee Federation Service Center partnered with local fishers from immigrant and refugee communities on a three-year research project monitoring toxic chemicals in fish from King County lakes and shorelines of Puget Sound.
VIDEO: Storing carbon, protecting tree canopy, improving water quality, enhancing habitat: 5 years of progress for King County’s Forest Carbon Program
King County’s Forest Carbon Program has produced lasting results in the five years since Executive Constantine launched the first-of-its-kind initiative.
Washington state 2020 CORONA survey: King County results
This data dashboard is no longer being updated. The final update was done on December 16, 2020. Select data sources will continue to be routinely updated and available through Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Indicators (CHI) page.
WaterWorks Grant Program
The WaterWorks Grant Program provides approximately $5 million in funding every two years to organizations carrying out a variety of water quality improvement projects in the service area for King County's regional wastewater system.
What we do
Our activities include assuring Public Health’s commitment to values outlined in Racism as a Public Health Crisis (RPHC) and implementation of King County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.
Working with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Learn how to look and apply for positions in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
តាមរយៈភាពជាដៃគូជាមួយនឹងមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលសេវាសហព័ន្ធជនភៀសខ្លួន King County បានបញ្ចប់គម្រោងស្រាវជ្រាវដ៏ពិសេសមួយជាមួយនឹងសហ គមន៍ជនអន្តោប្រវេសន៍ និងសហគមន៍ជនភៀសខ្លួនអំពីថាតើត្រីប្រភេទណាខ្លះដែលអាចទទួលទានដោយសុវត្ថិភាព។
ផ្នែកធនធានទឹក និងដីរបស់ King County និងមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលសេវាសហព័ន្ធជនភៀសខ្លួន ធ្វើការងារក្នុងភាពជាដៃគូ ជាមួយនឹងអ្នកនេសាទមកពីសហគមន៍ជនអន្តោប្រវេសន៍ និងសហគមនជនភៀសខ្លួនដើម្បីអនុវត្តគម្រោងស្រាវជ្រាវរយៈពេលបីឆ្នាំពាក់ព័ន្ធនឹងការតាមដាន សារធាតុពុលក្នុងខ្លួនត្រីដែលស្ថិតនៅក្នុងតំបន់បឹង King County និងឆ្នេរតំបន់ Puget Sound។