Additional discounts to Kraken hockey games

Additional discounted games in April are now available for King County employees to attend. Purchase tickets here. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.

WSDOT e-bike rebate program is back

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has relaunched WE-bike, an instant rebate program that helps Washington residents purchase certain cycling equipment and electric bicycles, also called e-bikes. As of March 30, people across the state are able to apply online for one of these instant rebates. The program will randomly select applicants monthly starting April 13, 2026 through March 29, 2027. Applicants only need to submit one application to be considered for the monthly selections. This grant program is entirely funded through Climate Commitment Act revenues and is available for instant rebates of either $300 or… Read More

Meet the SCOPE Team, connecting services directly to your community

The Supportive Community Outreach, Programs and Engagement (SCOPE) is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that provides centralized information and resource referrals, making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need.  The SCOPE team aim to help residents connect to resources, navigate services, or bridge short-term financial gaps. “In addition to running our customer service center, the SCOPE team is out in community hosting a series of resource events, holding presentations, and gathering feedback from human services providers and community… Read More

Executive connects with youth at King County youth detention facility

Last Friday, Executive Zahilay visited the youth detention facility at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center alongside staff, to connect with youth through basketball, conversation, and arts activities. A powerful portion of the visit included a musical performance by a young man who was aging out of the facility and preparing to transition to adult custody. The visit reflects the Executive’s commitment to staying connected to young people in county custody and building systems that prioritize rehabilitation, so that the hardest moments in a young person’s life do… Read More

Executive Zahilay Transmits $394 Million Supplemental Budget to King County Council

Today King County Executive Girmay Zahilay transmitted a $394 million supplemental budget to the King County Council. This proposal will amend the 2026-2027 budget adopted in November.    The package responds to urgent community needs and advances the administration’s priorities including keeping residents safe, expanding access to affordable housing and critical services, strengthening county infrastructure, and building a more accountable and efficient county government.   “Every dollar in this budget is a commitment to the people of King County,” said Executive Zahilay. “From keeping our communities safe during a historic World Cup, to making sure families have a roof over their head, to standing with our immigrant and refugee neighbors who… Read More

On the hunt for a hidden source of poop pollution

Crossposted from Headwaters King County typically enjoys a reliable abundance of rainfall. And once it hits the ground, rainwater seeps into soil or runs along streets and parking lots, flowing into storm drains, and disappearing underground. …Or does it? In some parts of King County, stormwater can travel through miles of pipes, creeks, or both before finally emerging in lakes or the Puget Sound. During its journey, stormwater can mix with the E. coli bacteria found in poop from people, pets, and wildlife. Poop-contaminated water can threaten community health and close swim beaches and… Read More

Metro’s bus stop schedules are getting a fresh new look

Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro is rolling out updated bus stop schedules designed to be easier to read and more helpful for riders with our semi-annual service change on March 28. These refreshed schedules come after we listened to customer suggestions. They make better use of space and include useful details like fare information, the customer service number and other rider resources (when room allows). One important update we want riders to know about is how to read the new schedule layout: Schedule times now flow from top to bottom instead of left… Read More

New youth mental health urgent care now open in Kirkland

Crossposted from Cultivating Connections As part of the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers initiative, we are excited to share that youth behavioral health urgent care is now available at our first Crisis Care Center, Connections Kirkland — whether or not you have insurance.  The Crisis Care Centers initiative is making sure everyone including children and teens have access to free 24/7 behavioral health crisis services, including:  Read more.

Women on the front line: The longest flood activation in at least 40 years

Crossposted from Field Notes Historic flooding in December 2025 from back-to-back atmospheric rivers was an all-hands-on-deck response that required three weeks of 24/7 monitoring. With multiple rivers throughout King County experiencing extreme flooding at the same time, staff took on shifts and supported the coordinated flood response in positions outside of their normal day-to-day jobs, lending their expertise to meet the demands of emergency response and communications. Women responded in full force during this record event. In the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, women hold diverse roles from across STEM (science, technology,… Read More

Executive Zahilay announces new Regional Relationship Managers

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced four additions to his team who will help the County be better connected to the communities we serve. “One of the ways my administration is showing up differently is through our new Regional Relationship Managers,” Executive Zahilay said. “This is a new team structure that reflects our commitment to being in community. These leaders are a key part of how the Executive Office stays connected to communities across King County. They build relationships, stay grounded in what’s happening across regions, and help inform how we respond… Read More