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Christmas is Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Our offices will be closed and transit and service schedules may be different.

Bring a pet home for the holidays

Through December 31, Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is waiving adoption fees for all dogs and cats over 6 months old.

Learn more and see adoptable pets

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Metro is joining other regional transit agencies to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve. Buses will operate on their weekday schedule and be fare-free from 3 am Tuesday, December 31 through 3 am Wednesday, January 1. The Water Taxi will also be fare-free on December 31.

Metro

Explore public transportation options throughout King County.

Traffic cameras

See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

Animal services

RASKC offers pet licenses, pet adoption, volunteer opportunities and animal control response.

Careers

Make a difference. Join our team.

Top Tasks

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Adopt a pet

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Get jury information

Find someone in jail

Apply for a marriage license

News and announcements

Biosolid test plot in Mansfield, Washington

News

Farmers credit King County’s Loop biosolids for stronger crop yields, better soil retention

December 16, 2024

New affordable housing community Beacon Pacific Village opens on historic Pacific Tower campus

December 20, 2024

Property damaged by the windstorm? Learn how to report damage and see if you qualify for tax relief

November 25, 2024

New onsite battery system at West Point Treatment Plant proved its effectiveness during windstorm

November 20, 2024

Women and provider preparing for a mammogram

Why early breast cancer screenings are even more important in Washington

October 25, 2024

Meet the King County Executive

Dow Constantine

Serving his fourth-term as King County Executive, Dow Constantine leads one of the largest regional governments in the United States.

Learn More About Dow

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.

Rod Dembowski

King County Councilmember District 1

Girmay Zahilay

King County Councilmember District 2

Sarah Perry

King County Councilmember District 3

Councilmember Jorge L. Barón

Jorge L. Barón

King County Councilmember District 4

Dave Upthegrove

King County Councilmember District 5

Claudia Balducci

King County Councilmember District 6

Pete von Reichbauer

King County Councilmember District 7

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Teresa Mosqueda

King County Councilmember District 8

Reagan Dunn

King County Councilmember District 9

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