Jamie “Jo” Skeen Announces Candidacy for Burien City Council, Position 5

Jamie “Jo” Skeen has announced her candidacy for Position 5 on the Burien City Council, bringing a spirit of community service and a collaborative, people-first approach to local leadership.
Strong Approval for King County’s AFIS Tax Levy

Voters in King County are showing strong support for the seven-year property tax to fund operation of the Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
It’s Time to Vote! Ballots due by 8pm Tuesday, April 22

King County ballots are due for the Special Election (regarding the regional fingerprinting system) today, April 22 at 8pm.
[April 22 Vote] King County Voters Surprised by April Special Election for AFIS Levy Renewal

Burien, Wash. — Many King County residents were caught off guard when they received ballots in the mail for an April 2025 Special Election due by April 22. The unexpected […]
WATCH: Republicans silenced as WA House passes bill amending parents’ rights

(The Center Square) – After hours of intense debate on the House floor Monday, majority Democrats pushed though one of the most contentious bills of the 2025 legislative session.
Tax Day Protest Planned Over Proposed “Super Aggressive” Tax Hike in Washington State | UPDATED

On Tax Day at 5pm Let’s Go Washington (LGW) and its supporters plan to gather at the Capitol Steps to protest what they call the largest proposed tax increase in state history.
Yes, There is a Levy Vote on the April 2025 King County Ballot

If you were surprised to get a ballot in your mail box recently, you’re not the only one… Here’s what you need to know about AFIS.
Many Highline Area Offices are Up for Election in 2025

Have you ever considered running for your city council or school board? King County is hosting an April 7 workshop on to provide information and resources on how to file for local and county 2025 electoral races.
I-2113: A Game Changer for Car Theft Reduction in Washington

New Data shows I-2113 is reducing car theft and increasing safety for Washingtonians. Lowest number of stolen vehicles in 15 years.
Want to Run for Office? Learn How with King County Elections! [April 1 & 7]

King County Elections is offering two Zoom meetings (April 1 and April 7) to help new candidates prepare to run for office. Declaration of Candidacy must be completed the first week of May 2025.















