As we head into 2026, here are the names and positions of the elected officials serving our communities.

Featured meetings happening this week in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Highline Schools, Port of Seattle, and King County.

Monday Dec 8, Burien Council Special Reception at 4:30pm, followed by 5:30pm City Council Meeting including oath of office, and Keys to the City to outgoing members.

As we move toward the next election cycle, three statewide initiatives are actively gathering signatures to advance to the Legislature.

The Nov 17th Burien City Council Meeting continued a growing trend of emphasis on ICE coming from both the dais and the public commenters.

With few ballots left, most Highline area contests are settled. The tightest race remains Highline Schools, where Joe Van leads by 400 votes.

"After a long campaign, From the bottom of my heart — thank you..." - Peter Kwon

Day 5 results show most races stable - except Highline’s District 3, where Joe Van now leads Katie Kresly by 387 votes.