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Heavy rain, flooding, and landslides

Our region is experiencing flooding and landslides due to an "atmospheric river". The King County Flood Warning Center is monitoring conditions on 6 major rivers and Issaquah Creek. The King County Emergency Operations Center is at full activation. Emergency News has information and tips about flooding, landslides, power outages, downed trees, and road closures.

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New Public Health Permit Center

Starting December 10, use the new Public Health Permit Center for permit services for food businesses, water recreation facilities, pet businesses, plumbing and gas piping, on-site sewage system and more. The public can also send complaints and inquiries about rodents, food safety, and other environmental conditions through this platform.

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See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

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

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Rhonda Lewis selected as interim District 2 Councilmember

King County Council unanimously selected Rhonda Lewis for an interim appointment to District 2. She becomes the first Black woman ever to serve on the Council, and creates the first majority of women in the Council’s history.

News and announcements

Updated Local Food Initiative has a broader vision, addressing hunger relief, access to farmland, and climate resiliency

November 19, 2025

Measles case in visitor to King County: Possible exposures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
December 03, 2025
King County files lawsuit against Trump administration over unlawful restrictions to housing and homelessness services
December 02, 2025
Minimum wage in unincorporated King County will increase to $20.82 in 2026
December 01, 2025
Council approves $20 billion budget focused on public safety, shoring up basic needs
November 18, 2025

Meet the King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay

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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.

 

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Rod Dembowski

King County Councilmember District 1

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Rhonda Lewis

King County Councilmember District 2

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Sarah Perry

King County Councilmember District 3

About Sarah
Councilmember Jorge L. Barón

Jorge L. Barón

King County Councilmember District 4

About Jorge
Councilmember Steffanie Fain.

Steffanie Fain

King County Councilmember District 5

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Claudia Balducci

King County Councilmember District 6

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Pete von Reichbauer

King County Councilmember District 7

About Pete
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Teresa Mosqueda

King County Councilmember District 8

About Teresa
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Reagan Dunn

King County Councilmember District 9

About Reagan
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