Free summer lunches for kids at King County Parks
Every kid should have access to healthy foods year-round. To help fill the gap in the school lunch program during summer break, King County Parks’ Teen Rec Aides are providing free summer sack lunches to kids under 18 along with activities at multiple locations throughout the summer. Steve Cox Memorial Park Community Center, 1321 SW 102nd St Seattle 98146, June 29 – Aug. 21: Mondays – Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. West Hill Community Center, 12320 80th Ave S Seattle 98178, June 30 – Aug. 21: Tuesdays – Fridays from noon to 2… Read More
It’s swimming season! Answers to your top questions about beach closures and reopenings
Crossposted from Public Health Insider There’s nothing quite like relaxing on a beach by the lake in the summertime. Here in King County, we’re lucky to have dozens of great beaches to choose from, and the Lake Swimming Beach Program works hard to make sure the water is safe for people to swim. Every week during the summer (typically from mid-May through mid-September) we test the water at popular swim beaches in King County for bacteria. If there’s a high risk that people could get sick from swimming or playing in the… Read More
Outdoor movies return to King County’s Marymoor Park this summer with food trucks, entertainment, dog-friendly activities
Crossposted from Field Notes This summer, moviegoers can once again enjoy big-screen films, food trucks, and dog-friendly activities at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond for the 22nd season of the KeyBank Movies at Marymoor presented by Sasquatch Strength & Nutrition. The season begins July 8 with the 1980s classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” kicking off another summer of relaxed, fun evenings stretched out on a beautiful grassy expanse. It will be the first season since Sound Transit’s 2 Line was completed with service to the nearby Marymoor Village Station. On July 15, audiences can sing along to crowd favorite… Read More
SEA26: Getting around town—Metro launches Waterfront Shuttles for summertime fun
Crossposted from Metro Matters Metro’s new Waterfront Shuttle is now in service in downtown Seattle, connecting riders between the Seattle Center, the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel on the downtown waterfront, historic Pioneer Square and our treasured Chinatown-International District. Rides are free thanks to a sponsorship from the Seattle FWC26 team, all part of making it easier to ride transit and leave your car home all summer long—especially on Match Days. Shuttle service is very frequent—operating every 15 minutes, seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.—with stops near the city’s… Read More
Save the Date: Seattle Pride Parade, June 28
Employees are invited to join the King County group at the 52nd Annual Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends, family members, and even four-legged companions are welcome to participate alongside the King County group. Employees interested in marching with King County should complete the sign-up form here. Employees who plan to participate in the parade can also request a complimentary T-shirt through the sign-up form. To help us estimate quantities and order sizes, employees must complete the form by June 10. Additional T-shirt details, including pickup information,… Read More
King County Permitting expanding in-person customer support
Crossposted from King County Local Starting June 1, walk‑up permitting hours will double to four days a week at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Technical experts are available on Thursdays for complex questions. Permitting staff are also at the Fall City Library the first Tuesday of every month, from 1 to 3 p.m. Customers can always: E-mail: PermitQuestions@kingcounty.gov Call: 206-296-6600
Executive Zahilay announces key amendments and regional partnerships to improve Sound Transit 3 system plan for King County
Yesterday, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced his sponsorship for new amendments to the ST3 system update plan that will advance critical transit projects in King County and improve accountability at Sound Transit. The Sound Transit Board is expected to vote on these amendments and updated plan on Thursday. In March, the Executive committed to regional collaboration to address the agency’s $34.5 billion funding shortfall while keeping projects affordable and moving forward. “Addressing a budget deficit of this size is incredibly challenging, and difficult decisions were always going to be necessary,” said Executive Zahilay. “Even so, we made meaningful progress to move all of King County’s projects forward, and… Read More
Celebrate American wetlands this month!
Crossposted from Headwaters Each May, we celebrate American Wetlands Month to shine a light on these special ecosystems that provide clean water, flood protection, and critical habitat for plants, fish, and wildlife. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetland Inventory Program, a vital tool for tracking wetlands across the United States, including right here in King County. You can learn more about this work and check out status and trends in the NWI’s 50th anniversary Storymap. The NWI includes a wetland inventory that was developed by King County and adopted by… Read More
Older Americans Month: Investing in senior health promotion
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Every May, the nation observes Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize the contributions of older adults, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to helping older adults thrive in their communities. The 2026 OAM national theme, Champion Your Health, focuses on prevention and wellness as cornerstones of healthy aging. It highlights the importance ofevidence-based approaches, caregiver roles, and community partnerships that empower individuals to lead healthy lives. Read more.
Landscaping takes shape at new shelter site
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Until now, most of the work being done at the new Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) shelter location has been focused on the interior of the building. Recently, the county’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) worked with a local landscaping company to revitalize the exterior landscaping, opening multiple parking spaces, public walkways, and an entry point to the nearby Green River Trail that had been overrun by weeds and overgrown trees. When the new facility officially opens, the public will be able to park their cars… Read More
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