Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog On a warm June day, with music pulsing in the background, hundreds of people came to the King County Water Taxi terminal at Pier 50 in downtown Seattle for a celebration. They came down to the water on Friday, June 12 at the encouragement of the Water Taxi to “Make it a Boat Day” and take advantage of the opportunities that are available by sailing the Salish Sea. The M/V Doc Maynard sailed to the pier sporting new colors for the summer. The special wrap is in… Read More

Crossposted from Public Health Insider This summer is shaping up to be one of the busiest King County has seen in years. With major freeway construction underway and World Cup visitors expected to bring heavier traffic across the region, getting to your favorite trailheads may take longer than usual. For people looking to enjoy the outdoors without the stress of congestion, parking, or long delays, Trailhead Direct offers a simple, car free way to reach some of our most popular hikes. Read more.

Warm weather is here, and employees and supervisors are reminded to take care of themselves and one another as temperatures rise. Some of our work needs to be performed outdoors, and in extreme heat, Executive Branch departments should evaluate planned field work to determine if this work can be postponed to when temperatures are cooler, where possible. If work must be performed, departments should attempt to adapt schedules wherever possible so work can be performed in the morning. Please see the following advice and tips to help stay safe in the heat. Note… Read More

At King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA), we are always looking for ways to improve our outreach and better connect with the communities we serve. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand what is working well and where we can improve. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Community Outreach Survey. Your responses will help guide our efforts to improve communication, engagement opportunities, and access to resources and programs at KCIA. This survey is voluntary and anonymous. You can complete the survey here. Please share your input by July… Read More

Crossposted from Tails from RASKC  Summer-like temperatures have arrived in the Puget Sound region. Be sure to keep yourself and your pets safe from the heat with these tips. Animals cannot sweat like humans, and they are vulnerable to overheating quickly, especially when the temperature rises above 80 degrees. Be sure your pets are ready for the summer heat with these safety tips: Be sure to provide plenty of fresh, cool water to pets, and shade from the sun. Though pets still need exercise during warm weather, take extra care when exercising… Read More

Crossposted from Cultivating Connections  When we see someone experiencing a mental health, drug or alcohol related crisis in public, we want to help and often hear from residents and local businesses asking us who they can call. With summer and World Cup kicking off this week, we wanted to share some tips for locals to know from a training hosted earlier this month by the Department of Community and Human Services’ Dr. Matt Goldman and Kelly Tongg, LICSW. Tips to help someone in a crisis: Anyone can call or text 988 to help themselves or to… Read More

Crossposted from Public Health Insider Between the high cost of living and unprecedented cuts to federal food programs, many people in King County are struggling to put food on the table. In 2018-2022, 9.5% of all residents in King County reported that food they purchased sometimes or often did not last, and they did not have money to buy more. Food banks are having a hard time keeping up, and workers who help people find resources are overwhelmed by the growing number of people who need help. “This is a critical moment… Read More

Crossposted from King County Local With warmer temperatures and a busy soccer summer in the forecast, King County is taking several steps to help remind the community the importance of fire safety. The National Weather Service is predicting above-average temperatures this summer. That will create drier conditions and increase the risk of fire. Given that forecast, Fire Marshal Eric Urban has issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban for unincorporated King County that will take effect Monday, June 22. And with the July 4th holiday in a couple of weeks, Urban also is reminding the community… Read More