Deborah Peterson Appointed to Children and Youth Advisory Board
An Auburn Senior High School graduate with degrees from Highline College and the University of Phoenix, Deborah is a Washington State Department of Early Learning approved trainer

Kent to receive funding for homeless programs
Council approves grants to aid cities

Renton to receive funding for homeless programs
Council approves grants to aid cities

Raising Awareness, Removing Stigma: Council Declares May Better Hearing and Speech Month
Hearing loss affects about 650,000 people living in Washington State. It is the third most common physical condition in the United States and affects people of all ages.

Council recognizes challenges and need for affordable housing
Declares May 14-20 Affordable Housing Week in King County

Everyone Counts: Council takes lead in accurate 2020 Census in King County
Calling for plan that tallies all residents, minimizing risks for undocumented residents

Honoring Service and Sacrifice, County Council recognizes Police Week
“It’s fitting to remember our local law enforcement officers on a week that remembers those who dedicate their lives for the protection of others.”

County Council recognizes history, heritage of Asian Pacific Americans
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Prepaid Postage Ballots Approved by Council
Prior to today’s action all voters were personally required to place postage on their ballot.

County Council recognizes and celebrates the Nordic influence in King County
Declaring May “Nordic Month”

Learn More about Art Funding Opportunities in King County
Join 4Culture’s Outreach Event in Auburn

King County Criminal Justice Leaders Discuss “Invisible Issue” of Gun Violence in our Communities
Both criminal justice leaders stressed that to address these issues there is a need for King County to find ways to intervene effectively and help lift young people away from gun violence.