King County has created a one-stop shop to help you safely clean up flood debris: kingcounty.gov/floodrecovery You’ll find a complete round-up of resources from across King County government to help you respond to and recover, including what to do when entering a flooded home, how to file a claim, and how to dispose of debris and hazardous materials.

BREAKING: Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority. apnews.com/article/wisconsin…

History made! Congrats to new Acting County Executive Shannon Braddock—she is the first woman to serve King County in this role. Council appointed her earlier this afternoon. kingcounty.gov/en/dept/counc…

⛈️Large hail is the primary hazard for the thunderstorms into tonight. If you're driving, stay in your vehicle. Slow down or pull over & stop in a safe location. Here are a few more tips for ways to protect your vehicle. #WAwx

Heavy rain & snowmelt could cause river flooding in Western WA Sunday–Tuesday.

Good morning! Planning a trip over the passes this weekend? Don't forget: Pack warm clothes Headlights/taillights in working order Increase follow distance Check the mountain pass page: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/m…

Congratulations to Washington’s new State Senator Emily Alvarado! She was appointed by the Council today to serve as State Senator for the 34th Legislative District. Alvarado previously served in the WA House of Representatives and replaces State Sen. Joe Nguyen who left to become the director of the WA State Dept of Commerce.

ICYMI: In 2024, there were 27 individual weather and climate disasters with at least $1 billion in damages, trailing only the record-setting 28 events analyzed in 2023. Read more in our Beyond the Data Blog: climate.gov/news-features/bl…

The King County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the King County Fire Protection District No. 47 Board of Commissioners. The District is located in King County Council District 9 and headquartered in Kangley. Applicants must be registered to vote and reside in the District. To apply, submit a resume or short bio, and a statement of interest by emailing RegionalAffairs@kingcounty.gov no later than close of business on January 21, 2025. Finalists will go before the Council’s Committee of the Whole for interviews.

Happy New Year to all, from your King County Council. #NewYear2025

Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Trump, a funding effort that set a new standard for how billionaires can influence elections. Musk now expected to play key role in Trump admin apnews.com/article/elon-musk…

We are looking for a passionate Data and Communications Intern for our District 3 team for 6 months starting in Jan 2025! Apply if you are interested or share with those you think would be a good fit. It's a great team & great place to work! Application: governmentjobs.com/careers/k…

Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike apnews.com/article/fbi-crime…

The Associated Press has played a vital role in U.S. elections, counting the vote and declaring the winners — and reporting them to the world. Bookmark this link for the latest election results and race calls. apnews.com/hub/election-2024

Return your ballot by 8pm tonight at student engagement hubs, vote centers, or at a ballot drop box. bit.ly/kc-ballot-return First results of the election will be available around 8:15pm on Nov 5. bit.ly/2024-general-election…

In 2020 I published an article in @HuffPost about how the @kcelections vote by mail system is safe & secure. Today it's even better with additional measures to safeguard ballots. Remember: mail in or place your ballot in a drop box by 8:00 pm tomorrow. buff.ly/36DgSGR

How do fascists derail democracy? If you study history (or read Project 2025), it’s almost like there’s a recipe book: goose the economy, abolish unions, privatize what’s public, win the support of tycoons. But at what cost? Mesmerize your base so they don’t care. Blind them with your fear-mongering, lies, and promises. Fascism needs a bold leader…the only one who can fix things…a dictator who has the vision and expects others to follow (including women…whether they like it or not). I believe that history is indeed speaking to us — and those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it. To learn how fascism hijacked Germany a century ago, just watch this five-minute clip. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching. This is an excerpt from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at ricksteves.com/fascism. When I produced it back in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us. Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high…and this is very real.

US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative' (from @AP) apnews.com/article/07d5b1f69…

Come out and make your voice heard on the King County budget.

Today, the Council proclaimed Sept 15 to Oct 15, 2024 as Latino/a/e Heritage Month in King County celebrating the many contributions to the cultural, economic and political life people of Latino/a/e heritage bring to our community and region.