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Inside a barbershop, a barber practices cutting hair on a mannequin's head as students observe.

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

Participatory Budgeting returns with community-led grant opportunities for Skyway and White Center

September 1, 2026

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

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

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

Sunset at a forest park with a large body of water at Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River

Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River, News, Planning

First draft of Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Subarea Plan released; Public comments sought

A recently repaired road in a heavily forested area.

News, Road Services, Snoqualmie Valley/NE King County

SE Edgewick Road near North Bend reopens after storm-related repairs

People walking around an outdoor farmers market with a lush mountainside in the background

Grants, News, Unincorporated King County

Department of Local Services announces $90,000 in Alan M. Painter grants to support efforts that bring together communities in unincorporated King County