On March 4, staff briefed the Regional Wastewater Quality Committee on the RWSP update’s I&I (infiltration and inflow) policy memos and three options: maintain current practice, target incentives in high‑I&I areas, or impose systemwide flow limits with penalties. Members pressed staff for a fuller cost–benefit analysis that includes treatment and O&M costs.

King County — Mar 4, 2026

WTD proposes 12.75% sewer rate increase for 2027, warns short‑term relief options raise long‑term risks

Mar 4, 2026

Flood Control District executive committee approves invoices, recommends third amendment to accounting contract

Mar 4, 2026

King County Flood Control District reports widespread December flood damage; $71.1M preliminary damage assessment

Mar 4, 2026

Committee hears first briefing on proposed public defense standards change

Mar 4, 2026

Immigration Property Restrictions

Committee approves ordinance limiting use of King County property for civil immigration enforcement, 5-0

Mar 4, 2026

State Budget Letters

Council authorizes chair to send state budget letters and urges preservation of Metro funding and public defense support

Mar 3, 2026

Detention Moratorium

King County council adopts one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities

Mar 3, 2026

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In 2023, King County was more favorable than communities in Washington on residents with access to places to exercise.

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Mar 4Regional Water Quality Committee on 2026-03-04 3:00 PMNo formal decisions or votes on policy; meeting provided feedback and asked for additional analysis.Mar 4King County Flood Control District Executive Committee on 2026-03-04 1:30 PMInvoices approved by the committee; committee recommended the third amendment to Francis and Company to the Board (5–0).Mar 4Law and Justice Committee 2026-03-04Committee approved ordinance 2026-0027 as amended and placed it on the March 17 council consent agenda.Mar 3Metropolitan King County Council on 2026-03-03 1:30 PM Adopt emergency moratorium ordinance 2026-0048 (7–2).

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