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Seattle World Cup matches start June 15

Seattle will host 6 FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in June and July. Our region expects 750,000 visitors over the tournament! We've rounded up resources you might need, whether you're in King County for the first time or a long time resident.

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Fireworks and reporting violations

July 4 is coming up, so remember that consumer fireworks are banned in unincorporated King County and you can report violations. Reports must include a specific address or parcel number.

Topics

Metro transit

Explore public transportation options throughout King County.

Traffic cameras

See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

Swimming beaches

Information about lake temperatures and bacteria levels. Updated through mid-September.

Careers

Make a difference. Join our team.

Top tasks

Check property values

Find records

Pay property taxes

Adopt a pet

Register to vote

Get jury information

Find someone in jail

Apply for a marriage license

Stage 1 Burn Ban

As of June 22, unincorporated King County is in a Stage 1 Burn Ban due to warmer temperatures and drier conditions.

News and announcements

New summer transit service makes Golden Gardens easier to reach without a car

June 22, 2026

Save the dates for King County Home Improvement Fairs in August and September
June 23, 2026
How to Help Someone in a Behavioral Health Crisis in King County
June 15, 2026
Warmer weather is coming. Is your body ready?
June 11, 2026
How drowning risk is different since the 2025 floods: What you need to know before heading to the river
June 01, 2026

Meet the King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay

Learn More About Girmay

King County Council

As the legislative branch, the Metropolitan King County Council sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services.

 

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Rod Dembowski

King County Councilmember District 1

About Rod

Rhonda Lewis

King County Councilmember District 2

About Rhonda
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Sarah Perry

King County Councilmember District 3

About Sarah
Councilmember Jorge L. Barón

Jorge L. Barón

King County Councilmember District 4

About Jorge
Councilmember Steffanie Fain.

Steffanie Fain

King County Councilmember District 5

About Steffanie
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Claudia Balducci

King County Councilmember District 6

About Claudia
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Pete von Reichbauer

King County Councilmember District 7

About Pete
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Teresa Mosqueda

King County Councilmember District 8

About Teresa
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Reagan Dunn

King County Councilmember District 9

About Reagan