New executive order limits ICE activity at King County properties

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening protections and expanding ...
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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately. Read Story ...
The B-Town (Burien) Blog

King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities

On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed a new Executive Order to strengthen protections and increase emergency resources for King County’s immigrant and refugee ...

King County prepares for another increase in homelessness in latest count

King County officials expect this year's Point-in-Time count to exceed results from the previous count which showed the ...
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King County 911 Shakeup, New Rules To Route Some Crisis Calls Away From Police

King County’s main 911 hub is poised to change how it handles some behavioral health emergencies after a county audit called out gaps in how calls are routed. The King County Sheriff’s Office ...
Northwest Asian Weekly

King County’s Crisis Teams: Help is just a call away

When you or someone you love is in a mental health or substance use crisis, help is available. In King County, call or text ...

King County reviews 2025 gun violence, reports 35% decline in shots fired

Overall, 177 people survived shootings while 58 lost their lives to gun violence last year, a 22% reduction in fatal shooting ...