Recently, King County Executive Shannon Braddock, in partnership with King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and non-profit Crisis Connections, announced the launch of the new Stop Hate Hotline, marking a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to combat hate crimes and support affected communities. The hotline can be reached at 833-786-7481 or 833-STOP-H81. “The launch of the Stop Hate Hotline represents King County’s unwavering commitment to creating a community where every resident feels safe, valued, and protected from hate and bias. This hotline provides crime victims and survivors support, resources, and assistance in reporting… Read More

Crossposted from Metro Matters Every weekday, our transit agency’s employees connect more than 300,000 riders to countless destinations in Washington state. But it’s our more than two million residents and visitors who truly drive King County Metro. A year ago, APTA credited Metro for having the second-fastest growing ridership among large transit agencies in the U.S. Since then, even more people are choosing our system and they’re doing so because we’re listening to them and meeting their needs. Read more.

King County government observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an annual paid holiday on the second Monday in October, which falls on Oct. 13 in 2025. This holiday provides an opportunity for us to deepen our knowledge about our nation’s history and the institutionalized practices and policies that continue to harm Indigenous people today. It will also help us further our understanding of Indigenous heritage and culture, and the many ongoing contributions of Indigenous people in our region. Most County operations will close on Oct. 13, but some will continue, including some court… Read More

Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro’s commitment to improving the safety of our employees and riders remains unwavering. We have a clear-eyed focus on what people, process, technology, and other resource investments we need to make to make a meaningful impact on transit safety. At the heart of Metro’s commitments are continuing to focus on how we care for our employees and how we care for our riders. The King County Regional Transit Safety Task Force identified opportunities to coordinate across sectors to prevent, deter, and ensure people are following our… Read More

When you support local businesses in Skyway, you’re doing more than just shopping — you’re fueling the local economy, creating jobs, and helping build a stronger, more connected community. Every coffee, workout, or meal purchased in Skyway keeps dollars circulating where they matter most, right here at home. The Department of Local Services’ Basha Alexander dropped by some of those businesses recently. Some have been in the area for more than 30 years while others are relative newcomers to the Skyway area. View the original post on Instagram here.