Executive Constantine appoints Rachel Smith as his new Director of Government Relations
King County Executive Dow Constantine today named Rachel Smith as his new Director of Government Relations.

Constantine, McDermott call for adding West Seattle and Burien high-capacity service to Sound Transit long-range plan
King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair Dow Constantine and King County Council and Sound Transit Board member Joe McDermott today moved to add future high-capacity transit service to West Seattle and Burien to the Long-Range Plan now being prepared for Sound Transit.

Strategies for reducing firearm violence emerge from summit convened by Executive Constantine, Mayor Murray
More people in King County are killed each year by gun violence than car crashes. This summit created a common understanding of existing data that can be used for the development of strategies and actions to prevent firearm violence.

Inquest ordered into fatal police shooting on Seattle’s Beacon Hill
King County Executive Dow Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Austin Derby.

Second half of 2014 property taxes due Oct. 31
King County offers secure and efficient online payment system

New approach to building social equity led by The Seattle Foundation, King County
Community grants totaling $1.1 million will be focused on outcomes, with communities taking ownership of the efforts to overcome the growing inequities in our region.

Inquest ordered into fatal police shooting of man on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
King County Executive Dow Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Jonathan Whitehead by state troopers on June 16.

Emergency Communication Hubs wins Executive's Award for Community Preparedness
Seattle's volunteer-based Emergency Communication Hubs empowers neighbor-to-neighbor connections after a disaster, and the Executive praised their emergency information system for readiness and response.

Inquest ordered into death of Burien man in shootout with police
King County Executive Dow Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Tyrone Bandy by King County Sheriff's deputies.

Executive Constantine praises Ports of Seattle and Tacoma on unprecedented joint management agreement
King County Executive Dow Constantine today contratulated the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma on the announcement of their new joint management agreement.

King County 8th graders invited to enter essay on legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Effort to earn the right to vote is theme of annual essay contest