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

An illustration listing the details of Fairwood's 60 anniversary on August 29, 2026

Celebrate Fairwood’s 60th Anniversary on August 29

Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River

Comprehensive planning, Other, Planning, Unincorporated King County

2029 Midpoint update to the King County Comprehensive Plan: Public input is now open

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

Coming Soon: King County Home Improvement Fairs

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