King County to provide interim financing to Convention Center to help save construction jobs and promote regional economic development
King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced a financing package of $100 million to the Washington State Convention Center, which faces a $300 million financing-crunch that threatens to mothball the project, sending hundreds of construction workers home and putting future economic development at risk.

Executive Constantine appoints Terry White Metro General Manager
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the appointment of Terry White to be General Manager of King County Metro. A 33-year Metro veteran, White currently serves as Interim General Manager and previously served as Deputy General Manager.