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Emergency preparedness

Disasters can happen anytime. Learn more about how to prepare and sign up for emergency alerts.

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Ballots and voters pamphlets were mailed January 22 for the February Special Election. You can return your ballot as soon as you complete it. You can drop your completed ballot at a ballot box until 8pm on Election Day, February 11. If you send it back by mail, it must postmarked by February 11.

Metro transit

Explore public transportation options throughout King County.

Traffic cameras

See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

Flood services

Find flood services and information. Flood season is October through April.

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Adopt a pet

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Get jury information

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News and announcements

Snoqualmie trail

News

53 projects across King County will receive a combined $107 million to protect more than 3,000 acres of open space

January 14, 2025

King County announces $26 million in funding to local organizations; will create 939 affordable homes

January 16, 2025

$80 million federal grant to build a new RapidRide route to connect more cities in South King County

January 15, 2025

Norovirus - what it is, how it spreads, and how to prevent it

January 03, 2025

Public Health’s food safety rating system is expanding in 2025 - mobile vendors may receive temporary signs in January

December 16, 2024

Meet the King County Executive

Dow Constantine

Serving his fourth-term as King County Executive, Dow Constantine leads one of the largest regional governments in the United States.

Learn More About Dow

King County Council

As the legislative branch, the Metropolitan King County Council sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services.

Rod Dembowski

King County Councilmember District 1

Girmay Zahilay

King County Councilmember District 2

Sarah Perry

King County Councilmember District 3

Councilmember Jorge L. Barón

Jorge L. Barón

King County Councilmember District 4

Dave Upthegrove

King County Councilmember District 5

Claudia Balducci

King County Councilmember District 6

Pete von Reichbauer

King County Councilmember District 7

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Teresa Mosqueda

King County Councilmember District 8

Reagan Dunn

King County Councilmember District 9

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