Twenty-five years after King County committed to green building practices, nearly 7,500 families live in affordable green homes and critical infrastructure is better prepared for climate impacts.

Executive Zahilay joined community members to celebrate the future Skyway Community Center and provide input on design concepts, marking a meaningful step in the county's progress toward delivering ...

We take you behind the scenes to see how our staff is protecting and restoring the natural environment for the people, fish, and wildlife of King County, promoting healthy, connected, resilient ...

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in King County. Just one inch of water in an average size home can cause $25,000 of damage. Standard homeowners, renters, and business insurance ...

Features, Flooding Get flood insurance before flood season starts October 8, 2026 — 0 Comments Features, Flooding Start preparing early for an unpredictable flood season September 28, 2026 — 0 ...

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King County's Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station in Tukwila can recycle scrap metal.

Check out a post on our Science Section’s blog to join a team of field scientists who spent 29 days completing 97 surveys across the region during their search for juvenile Chinook salmon in streams ...

King County Rural Forest Commission now recruiting members for 2027-2030 term. King County’s forests have long been central to the identity, heritage, and resilience of rural communities across the ...

King County is celebrating the 25th anniversary of green building practices that have applied to all capital projects led by county departments.

King County's Fall City Floodplain Restoration Project on the Snoqualmie River followed the design and construction principles established by the Green Building Ordinance.