Inquest ordered into fatal police shooting of man who reportedly fired shots in Issaquah neighborhood
King County Executive Dow Constantine today ordered an inquest into the shooting death of Ronald Williams Ficker by Issaquah police officers on September 24, 2011.

Seattle, King County receive more than $21.8 million in federal homeless assistance grants
Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $21.8 million have been awarded to the City of Seattle and King County for 2012-2013, making it possible to continue to provide a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Partnerships and reforms help build record of accomplishment in King County Executive’s first two years in office
The precise midpoint for the current four-year term of King County Executive Dow Constantine is Wednesday, December 21 – and with the County back on sound financial footing, the Executive took stock of the achievements of his first two years in office.

King County warns of apparent email scam
King County is warning of an apparent email scam.

County Executive congratulates Machinists and Boeing on new labor pact
King County Executive Dow Constantine praised ratification by the Aerospace Machinists of a four-year contract extension.

Moody’s restores King County's “stable” bond outlook, reaffirms high credit rating
Moody’s Investor’s Service today reaffirmed the county’s high bond ratings and restored the outlook for King County bonds to “stable.”

King County leases Metro's Lake Union property to The Center for Wooden Boats
King County today leased a small, but choice, piece of waterfront property on Lake Union to The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) that could one day expand the educational and recreational opportunities there.

King County awards $10.6 million to affordable housing development countywide
Creating housing for veterans, homeless families and others in need, King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced approximately $10.6 million in awards for affordable housing development across the county