As King County faces a nearly $160 million budget deficit, county leaders are turning to a new sales tax.

John Wilson, King County Assessor, halts his campaign for county executive amid allegations he violated a restraining order.

The King County Council adopted a “Welcoming King County” motion to strengthen commitments that the county will not assist federal immigration enforcement actions and commit to additional ...

Photo courtesy of King County A ballot measure in the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election asks King County voters to approve Proposition No. 1, the replacement parks levy.

King County Assessor John Wilson faces legal issues after arrest for allegedly stalking his ex-fiancée, Lee Keller.

SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. — Washington’s backcountry is seeing a spike in unprepared hikers needing rescue, and a sheriff says it’s time for consequences. Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer ...

King County Assessor John Wilson suspended his campaign for county executive Thursday, a week after he was arrested outside his ex-fiancée’s house and accused of violating a restraining order.

King County Assessor John Wilson announced Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for King County Executive.

King County government is responsible for big, regional systems: criminal justice, wastewater treatment, Metro transit and public health, among others. It also provides local services to ...

The KING 5 Investigators find Washington's Department of Licensing has been sharing driver's license data with federal immigration agents, sparking privacy concerns.

SEATTLE — King County had two goals when it purchased more than a dozen hotels to convert into housing for people living on the streets — end homelessness for a ...