Discover new King County Metro bus service updates, including earlier trips and enhanced weekend schedules starting March 28.

He issued a proclamation of emergency for major floods in the county less than two weeks after he was sworn in. And, most recently, to celebrate 100 days in office—and also to accomplish a smaller ...

As Western Washington’s population continues to grow, local leaders say the need for reliable public transit is growing right alongside it.

Girmay Zahilay is the first new executive of King County, Wash., in 16 years. His restructure of the executive office sprouted rumors he "fired everyone" — but Zahilay says he's just organizing his ...

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a new internal auditor for the county Wednesday as well as other measures ...

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on Wednesday announced a new executive order aimed at strengthening governance practices and improving finances.

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Girmay Zahilay took the oath of office to become the seventh person elected to the position of King County executive. Zahilay was sworn into office by U.S. District Court Judge Richard A. Jones Nov.

(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, Girmay Zahilay, 38, was sworn in as King County executive, making him the youngest person to ever hold the position. He is also the first immigrant and the first ...