King County Local – News from the King County Department of Local Services

A close-up shot of a set of fountain-style fireworks.

Code Enforcement, Fire Safety, Permitting, Unincorporated King County

Reminder: Consumer fireworks banned in unincorporated King County

A woman and a man are working on a home improvement project.

Department of Local Services, Other, Permitting

Save the date: King County Home Improvement Fair

Images shows a circle and slash over a yard fire indicating they are not allowed

Fire Safety, News

Summer heat safety: Burn ban takes effect June 22, fireworks prohibited in unincorporated King County

A bridge with guardrails over a creek. In the background is greenery and a building.

Four Creeks/Tiger Mountain, News, Road Services

SE May Valley Road to close up to 10 weeks for Fifteen Mile Creek Bridge replacement

Four women pose for a picture, three of whom are holding a flyer for the King County Participatory Budgeting program.

Grants, Participatory budgeting, Skyway/West Hill, White Center/North Highline

We need you! Apply to join the Community Advisory Board to help shape the 2026 Participatory Grantmaking process for Skyway and White Center

A picture of the Fifteen Mile Creek Bridge near Issaquah in unincorporated King County. The bridge is over a creek, and there greenery and trees surrounding it.

Four Creeks/Tiger Mountain, Road Services

Fifteen Mile Creek Bridge #493C replacement project

A graphic showing a customer service walk-up area. It is overlayed by text showing hours of operation. At the top of the image is a neon "Open" sign.

King County Permitting expanding in-person customer support

An illustrated flyer for the "Gather for Goals" event June 26 in White Center. Details include date, time, location and offerings. Illustrations include a large soccer ball and soccer shoe with rainbow strip. In the background is an illustration of Mount Rainier.

News, White Center/North Highline

Gather for Goals: Community invited to free public soccer watch party and festival in the heart of White Center on Friday, June 26

A map depicting several improvements along 16th Avenue SW in White Center

News, Participatory budgeting, Road Services, White Center/North Highline

Come celebrate new lights, tour road improvements on 16th Avenue SW during White Center “Glow Up” event Thursday

A group of mariachi-style singers on a stage playing instruments

Participatory budgeting, White Center/North Highline

Made Possible by Participatory Budgeting: Mariachi Ocote