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

An illustration of an orange fire and circle and line going through it that symbolizes "No."

Extreme Weather, Fire Safety, News

Amid extremely dry conditions, Fire Marshal issues Stage 2 burn ban in unincorporated King County

A group of people known as the Community Advisory Board for King County's Participatory Budgeting program pose for a picture in a room. In the background is a window and wooden bulletin board.

News, Participatory budgeting

Community Advisory Board convenes to shape the 2026 Participatory Grantmaking process

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