King County Executive presents third-annual countywide Small Business Awards
High-energy event honors hard-working business owners who create local jobs and contribute to our regional economy

Executive Constantine’s 2014 proposed budget builds on four years of reforms and efficiencies
Building upon reforms put in place over the past four years, King County Executive Dow Constantine today proposed a balanced 2014 Budget with no new taxes that sustains essential functions and restores some critical services lost in the recession.

King County seeks public input for next Strategic Plan
King County government would like to invite all 2 million people in the region to visit www.OneKingCounty.info to provide input on the next iteration of the Strategic Plan, which will shape the future of county government over the next five years.

Executive’s budget proposes Regional Veterans Initiative to connect veterans and families with needed services
Four of every ten veterans say they have little or no knowledge of the benefits they have earned, or how to access them. King County Executive Dow Constantine today said his 2014/2015 County budget will call for support of a King County Veterans Service Network – to embark on the first-ever comprehensive mapping of the labyrinth of federal, state and local services for veterans.

Executive Constantine calls for reopening of Maple Valley sheriff's precinct
Proposed budget also restores funding for four uniformed officers

Seattle and King County Councils approve historic growth-management partnership
As many as 25,000 acres of King County’s farms and forests will receive protection from development under an innovative partnership proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, and approved today by both the City and the County Councils.

Executive Constantine names Adrienne Quinn to lead King County Department of Community and Human Services
Jackie MacLean stepping down after leading the department for more than a decade

Executive Constantine launches "Resilient King County"
Initiative seeks to develop long-term disaster recovery strategy, based on lessons learned from previous catastrophes

Executive congratulates Tana Senn on appointment to 41st District House of Representatives
King County Executive Dow Constantine commented on today's unanimous King County Council appointment of Mercer Island City Councilmember Tana Senn to the vacant 41st District seat in the state House of Representatives

District Court consolidates, restructures services in south King County
Newly-remodeled court area at Maleng Regional Justice Center opens September 9, temporary Renton location closes September 6

Gov. Jay Inslee and King County Executive Dow Constantine discuss transportation
Gov. Jay Inslee and King County Executive Dow Constantine to discuss transportation

Finalists announced for the Third Annual Executive’s Small Business Awards
The awards program recognizes small businesses throughout King County that best demonstrate innovation and excellence. The nominees are: