Potential budget cuts to the King County Sheriff’s Office as part of addressing the county’s budget deficit could end up impacting unincorporated King County. King County is facing a projected $150 million shortfall in its general fund for the upcoming 2026-2027 budget cycle.

If you think you’ve been exposed to measles, do not show up at a clinic or hospital without calling first, Public Health — Seattle & King County said. To avoid possibly spreading measles, limit contact with others and wear a well-fitting mask if you need to go to a health care facility, the department said.

Drastic cuts could be coming to the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office if the county doesn’t figure out how to plug a $150 million budget shortfall.

While the budget planning process is still in the early stages, King County government agencies have been told to brace for potential cuts.