Category: King County
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Updated Agricultural Land Use Survey provides detailed overview of land use across King County
Eight years since its last iteration, the 2026 Agricultural Land Use Survey update assesses land use both within and outside of the county’s Agricultural Production District, giving us a clearer, current picture of how farmland is being used today. This…
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New study explores the future of farming in King County
Farming in King County is becoming increasingly challenging. High land costs, labor constraints, and shifting market conditions continue to create real barriers for farmers and farm workers, making it harder to sustain and grow agricultural businesses across the region. To…
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VIDEO: King County is working with communities to promote forest canopy in urban unincorporated areas
Summary The Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ new Urban Forestry Program is conducting a study that will prioritize forest enhancement projects in unincorporated communities, building on decades of progress for rural forests. News A study launched this spring by the King County Department of Natural…
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Above ground: A vibrant playground, ballfield, and picnic shelters. Below ground: Infrastructure that protects water quality
What would it look like if you built an accessible park with popular amenities that is engineered to treat polluted stormwater for the benefit of people, salmon, and wildlife? You don’t have to just imagine the result – you can…
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King County Historic Preservation team earns national recognition
Homes built in King County neighborhoods during the post-World War II housing boom have long been dwindling in number – cleared to make way for newer homes that better fit current families and lifestyles. “Our region’s soaring property values and…
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Meet the goats! King County rolls out new electric yard trucks to help reach emissions goals.
Reaching King County’s ambitious climate goals could be compared to climbing a mountain in the North Cascades. It requires dedication and endurance, sound decision-making, and know-how. Luckily, the County has enlisted a fleet of goats to help us summit the…
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What makes a place worthy of preservation? King County Landmarks Coordinator Sarah Steen shares her thoughts.
By Anna Inghram King County is creating a new approach to historic preservation. The field aims to protect physical reminders of a community’s past, but the traditional approach to historic preservation tends to overlook historically marginalized groups within those communities.…