2000

• King County population is 1,737,034.
• Childcare Wage Incentive Project ordinance passed by King County Council.
• King County Prosecutor's Office creates the domestic violence unit to handle the prosecution of all felony domestic violence cases in the county as well as all misdemeanor domestic violence cases in the unincorporated areas. The unit provides advocacy for victims and a variety of other assistance and support.

• King County International Airport selected by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as one of the "100 Most Needed Airports" in the United States.
• Vehicle license renewal is available online for the first time.

• First King County transit centers that include housing open in Redmond and Renton.

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