By Diane Hettrick

Today, Tuesday August 5, 2025 was voting day and ballots were due by 8pm. King county elections has been counting as the ballots came in and reported the first results.

They have counted 272,000 votes, which is 19% of registered voters. King County is expecting a turnout of 35%, which seems high to me.

The King County Prop. 1 Parks Levy is passing with an approval rating of 70%. It is a renewal, extending an existing tax for six years. It supports county, city, park district, and town parks, open space, and trails; recreation; public pools; and educational and civic venues.

The Shoreline Schools levy is passing with 73% of the vote. This is a one-year supplemental levy for collection in 2026 to support and help maintain educational programs and services not fully

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