King County Executive allocates $2M for immigrant services, bars ICE from properties

SEATTLE—King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed his first executive order since taking office earlier this year, directing $2 million in emergency funding toward immigrant and refugee communities and barring federal immigration agents (ICE) from staging enforcement operations in non-public county properties. The move came in response to growing fears among residents over intensified federal immigration […]

Seattle City Light leadership shakeup: Dennis McLerran named new CEO amid clean energy push

SEATTLE—Mayor Katie Wilson announced January 16 the appointment of Dennis McLerran as the new general manager and chief executive officer of Seattle City Light, replacing Dawn Lindell, who has led the utility since 2024. McLerran, a seasoned environmental attorney, will assume the role on March 4, pending potential City Council confirmation for a permanent position. […]

Kendee Yamaguchi announced as one of three deputy mayors of Seattle

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 29, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Director Kendee Yamaguchi announced as one of three deputy mayors for the city of Seattle. “My heartfelt congratulations and big thank you to Kendee Yamaguchi,” wrote Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in a Facebook post announcing Yamaguchi’s appointment. “She has been an important part […]