The housing funds, proposed in King County Executive Girmay Zahilay's budget update, include nearly $15 for affordable housing projects that were already in development, and another $5 million for a new tiny home village on county-owned land in the Central District.

Sound Transit is seeking ideas to reduce costs or speed up the Ballard Link and other ST3 projects. Responses are due Oct. 5.

Marking his first visit to Vashon Island since his election, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay spent the day visiting with island nonprofits and business owners on Aug. 26.

King County explores a countywide housing levy to fund affordable housing and shelters amid potential federal funding cuts.

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said the county is going through tremendous change, with pivotal decisions ahead that could echo for generations.