On April 22 we had a pipe elbow failure in our Emergency Department (ED) causing a significant water leak. Crews are assessing the impact and we are in the process of water abatement. Our ED is open, but several rooms are currently offline which could increase wait times. Some surgeries are also being rescheduled.
What the November 2025 Ballot Measure Means for Valley
On August 4, the Board of Commissioners of Public Hospital District #1 of King County, dba Valley Medical Center unanimously approved a November 2025 levy lift ballot measure to address ongoing financial challenges and help stabilize local healthcare services.
If approved, Hospital Prop 1 would provide additional operating and capital funds for hospital and healthcare services. It authorizes a maximum regular property levy rate for collection in 2026 of $.75 per $1,000 of assessed value. This is a $.46 increase per $1,000 above the current amount. Valley Medical Center has not asked voters for a levy lift in 20 years.
Additional Resources:
- Please visit valleymed.org/prop1 for more information and FAQs.
- To submit a question, please email LevyOutreach@gmail.com.