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Read press releases from King County Executive Girmay Zahilay.

Recent news

2026

May

May 6, 2026

King County Executive Zahilay Announces Free Rides on Waterfront Shuttle Starting May 21 Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26TM in Seattle

April

April 30, 2026

Executive Zahilay Highlights Early Progress to Improve Financial Stewardship and Accountability at King County

April 27, 2026

King County Opens New Disaster Recovery Center to Help Residents Apply for Federal Assistance

April 23, 2026

ICYMI: Executive Zahilay Statement on King County Regional Homelessness Authority Forensic Audit

April 22, 2026

Executive Zahilay announces plan to purchase Skyway Park Bowl as location for Skyway Community Center

April 21, 2026

King County Executive Zahilay and Partners Celebrate the Opening of Copperleaf, a New 235-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Northgate

April 13, 2026

Executive Zahilay joins partners for a tour of Wilburton Trestle, a project transforming the 1,000-foot-long wooden structure into a scenic trail bridge for Eastrail

April 9, 2026

King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission Seeks New Members

April 2, 2026

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

March

March 31, 2026

Executive Zahilay announces new Executive Order to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration in King County

March 25, 2026

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoint Dr. Sandra Valenciano to Lead Public Health – Seattle and King County

March 20, 2026

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Appoints Dr. Susan McLaughlin to Lead King County Department of Community and Human Services

March 19, 2026

King County Executive Zahilay, Metro, and partners break ground on RapidRide I Line in South King County

March 18, 2026

Executive Zahilay commits to regional collaboration and problem-solving in the face of Sound Transit’s long-term fiscal challenges

March 18, 2026

Executive Zahilay applauds Governor Ferguson’s signing of legislation to expand employment eligibility for corrections officers

March 12, 2026

King County Metro expands bus service and launches systemwide all-door boarding starting March 28

March 4, 2026

On 100th day, Executive Zahilay signs new Executive Order to strengthen King County’s governance practices and financial stewardship

February

February 27, 2026

Low-interest loan applications now open for King County residents and businesses impacted by historic flooding

February 26, 2006

Executive Zahilay receives final transition team recommendations for consideration in the new administration

February 25, 2026

Executive Zahilay proposes new legislation to fund critical road and bridge repairs following December’s historic flooding emergency

February 23, 2026

Executive Zahilay transmits legislation to expand Metro bus service and strengthen Link light rail connections in South King County

February 12, 2026

Executive Zahilay Signs New Executive Order to Strengthen Protections and Support for King County’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities

February 2, 2026

King County receives national award for commitment to career development program

January

January 30, 2026

ICYMI: Higher Pay Takes Effect with $20.82 Minimum Wage in Unincorporated King County

January 29, 2026

King County launches new battery-electric buses with enhanced operator safety features

January 28, 2026

King County celebrates Health Through Housing’s Booker House grand opening, adding new permanent supportive housing in South King County for people exiting homelessness

January 26, 2026

King County Joins Lawsuit Challenging Federal Immigration Enforcement Operation in Minnesota

January 20, 2026

King County Awards $23.7 Million to Eight Affordable Housing Developments, Creating 672 Homes Countywide

January 14, 2026

VIDEO: A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be an effective model for collective impact

2025

December

December 31, 2025

NEWS: King County turns eye toward recovery after historic flooding and severe weather hazards

December 23, 2025

VIDEO: King County’s on-the-ground Flood Patrol

December 22, 2025

NEWS: King County Metro and regional transit agencies celebrate New Year’s Eve with free fares

December 19, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay statement following court decision to block new restrictions that threaten proven solutions to homelessness

December 15, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay issues statement regarding King County’s ongoing emergency response actions as region continues to be impacted by hazardous weather conditions

December 12, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay announces Cabinet and new senior leadership appointments

December 11, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay issues emergency order granting authority for additional action regarding severe weather and flooding

December 9, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay Celebrates Historic Appointment of Rhonda Lewis as the new King County Councilmember for District 2 and Appointment of Sound Transit Board Members

December 8, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay issues Proclamation of Emergency regarding severe storms and river flooding

December 8, 2025

NEWS: Landmark King County study of Lake Washington finds that cities can grow without harming water quality

December 4, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay Makes First Sound Transit Board Nominations

December 3, 2025

NEWS: Executive Zahilay’s District 2 Nominees Would Establish First Ever Majority-Woman King County Council and First Black Woman Councilmember in History

December 2, 2025

NEWS: King County files lawsuit against Trump administration over unlawful restrictions to housing and homelessness services

December 1, 2025

NEWS: King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Leads Regional Day of Service on First Full Day in Office

November

November 25, 2025

NEWS: Girmay Zahilay Sworn into Office as the Seventh Elected King County Executive

November 10, 2025

King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay announces transition co-chairs and committee members as transfer of power begins