Home - King County, Washington

Fireworks and pet safety

About half of all pets that go missing every year are lost around the Fourth of July. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help keep your dog, cat, or other animals safe from the bang, boom, and pop of fireworks.

Pet safety tips

expand_more

The King County Fire Marshal has issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban for unincorporated King County. The ban prohibits yard debris fires and fires set to clear land. It does not apply to recreational fires or gas/propane appliances, charcoal grills, or pellet smokers.

Metro transit

Explore public transportation options throughout King County.

Traffic cameras

See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

Swimming beach health

Up-to-date information on lake beach bacteria levels and water temperatures.

Careers

Make a difference. Join our team.

Top Tasks

Check property values

Search records

Pay property taxes

Adopt a pet

Register to vote

Get jury information

Find someone in jail

Apply for a marriage license

News and announcements

News

King County Parks opens new trail segment connecting Burien and SeaTac, expanding the Lake to Sound Trail

June 18, 2025

King County research finds dangerously high levels of lead in traditional eyeliners

Two new measles cases in King County residents; 10 measles cases in Washington residents this year

Health Through Housing initiative helps residents maintain stable housing & improve health

Consumer fireworks prohibited in unincorporated King County; go to a public fireworks show

Meet the King County Executive

Shannon Braddock

Learn More About Shannon

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

Portrait of Councilmember De’Sean Quinn.

De’Sean Quinn

King County Councilmember District 5

About De’Sean

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

expand_less