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Election Day is August 4

Ballots can be returned to a vote center, drop box, or by mail. If you return your ballot at a vote center or ballot box, you must do so by 8pm on August 4. If you return your ballot by mail, the US Postal Service recommends sending it at least 1 week before Election Day to make sure it's postmarked in time.

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Make your home and neighborhood more resilient to wildfire risk

A new toolkit developed by King County climate, forestry, and emergency management experts is now available to help residents prepare their families, homes, and neighborhoods for increasing wildfire risk in Western Washington.

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Metro transit

Explore public transportation options throughout King County.

Traffic cameras

See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

Swimming beaches

Information about lake temperatures and bacteria levels. Updated through mid-September.

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News and announcements

Outdoor movies return to Marymoor Park July 8 - August 26

May 22, 2026

Rabid bat found in Seattle near the University of Washington
July 17, 2026
Save the dates for King County Home Improvement Fairs in August and September
June 23, 2026
New summer transit service makes Golden Gardens easier to reach without a car
June 22, 2026
How to Help Someone in a Behavioral Health Crisis in King County
June 15, 2026

Meet the King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay

Learn More About Girmay

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

About Rod

Rhonda Lewis

King County Councilmember District 2

About Rhonda
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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

About Steffanie
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Claudia Balducci

King County Councilmember District 6

About Claudia
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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