The levy would fund parks, trails and more than 32,000 acres of “open space” from 2026 to 2031, according to the county.

The King County Parks Levy is a 6-year property tax that funds one of the nation’s largest metropolitan park agencies, stewarding more than 250 parks, more than 185 miles of regional trails, more than ...

King County Executive Dow Constantine this week announced a proposal to renew the King County Parks Levy, aiming to expand ...

At a late-night inaugural ball on Monday, President Trump, flush with his restoration to power, began waving a ceremonial sword he had been given almost as if it were a scepter and he were a king.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, a day dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.

The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books ...

On April 14, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Stanford to deliver a speech entitled “The Other America.” The address focused on the injustice present in an America marked by racial ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...

At least 120 people in King County were victims of homicide last year, with gun violence responsible for slightly more than two-thirds of their deaths, according to data compiled by The Seattle ...

As Royal Founding Patron of the charity, The King has joined community representatives, students, alumni and ambassadors to celebrate the launch of The King's Foundation's 35th anniversary year at ...