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View recent news about King County's work on climate action, read and sign-up for our news releases or newsletter, and find a media contact to set up storytelling opportunities.
King County ECO News Media Contacts
Welcome to the newsroom for the King County Executive Climate Office (ECO)!
ECO is excited to share stories about climate action, preparedness and resilience, and has a wide range of visual and in-depth storytelling opportunities available for climate and environmental reporters. Please reach out to the contact below if you have specific questions or are interested in joining our media list for future opportunities.
Erica Zucco, ECO communications manager
- Email: ezucco@kingcounty.gov
If Erica Zucco is unavailable or you have questions about other activities within King County, please reach out to the appropriate department or contact the Executive Press Office.
Recent coverage
- KING 5 (NBC) Seattle: Paid job training in Washington propels young adults into clean energy jobs
- Seattle Times: King County households can get low- to no-cost heat pumps
- KUOW: More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
- Cascade PBS: King County will use $6M grant to build EV charging ports
Recent news releases
February 2025
- Survey informs efforts to increase affordable energy access in King County: It underscores the importance of outreach and supports to target renters.
- Energize program marks 100th install, expands with CCA funding support: The program installs low- to no-cost heat pumps in eligible houses, adult family homes and family home child cares.
- New King County program helps young adults start careers in clean energy: A new King County workforce program aims to help young people from underrepresented communities pursue careers that contribute to a cleaner, healthier King County—and it’s already seeing results.
January 2025
- King County approves plan to reduce emissions and save money by doubling down on renewable energy: The move is expected to save the county more than $1 million.
July 2024
- King County, partners release strategy for extreme heat: The strategy offers immediate and long-term actions to increase tree canopy, expand access to parks, and more.
- King County awarded $50M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant: King County will partner with local governments to help multifamily and community buildings across four counties transition to clean energy.
April 2024
- King County expands EV fleet, receives $6 million charging grant: The grant will support King County's efforts to reduce its own emissions and support consumer EV adoption.