Category: News Releases
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VIDEO: How King County’s on-the-ground Flood Patrol is helping reinforce levees before they break and mobilize rapid repairs if they breach
Summary King County’s Flood Patrol provides real-time, on-the-ground monitoring of levees that make the regional emergency response more effective. News King County’s Flood Patrol has provided on-the-ground monitoring night and day throughout the historic flood, coordinating with partner agencies to…
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How King County got people out of harm’s way and better protected homes and infrastructure years before the current flooding
Summary King County’s multi-benefit approach to floodplain restoration has reduced flood risks to people, homes, and infrastructure while also improving habitat for fish and wildlife. News Major floodplain restoration projects completed in recent years by the King County Department of…
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‘A healthy lake sends a powerful message’: Landmark King County study of Lake Washington finds that cities can grow without harming water quality
Summary A study by King County scientists – recently published in a national scientific journal – found surprising improvements in Lake Washington’s water quality this century, even as the watershed’s population increased by 350,000 people. News A landmark study by…
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Growing from a decade of success, King County’s updated Local Food Initiative has a broader vision, addressing hunger relief, access to farmland, and climate resiliency
Summary Nov. 19, 2025: King County is updating its Local Food Initiative 10 years after its initial launch, enhancing the policy roadmap to strengthen the local food economy and make homegrown food accessible to all. News King County is updating…
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As surging utility costs make housing less affordable throughout King County, Executive Braddock brings together partners to develop a more sustainable future
Summary The household costs for utilities – natural gas, electricity, solid waste, stormwater, sewer, and water – are expected to escalate each year for the next decade. As part of her 200-Day Plan, Executive Braddock brought together elected officials and…
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King County partners with hunger relief organization to provide $755,000 in grant funding to strengthen local food infrastructure after federal spending cuts
Summary News King County Executive Shannon Braddock today announced a combined $755,000 in grant funding to support local hunger relief organizations, farm businesses, and food distributors after cuts in federal funding halted plans to build a regional hub. The 22…