Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Farmers markets across King County are at their most vibrant as we head into the last push of summer and the fall harvest season. This is prime time for vegetable variety and to take home summer’s finest produce. Farmers Market Week, Aug. 7-13, is a great reason to get to a market and support local farmers and growers. Read more and view a full list of the 2022 King County Farmers Markets here.

Meet the new crew members of the Youth Conservation Corps that are improving parks while providing environmental learning opportunities for BIPOC youth. The summer internship gives teens hands-on experience with the hope of inspiring them to consider careers in recreation management and environmental protection. Watch the video below to learn more.

King County International Airport’s second annual “FOD Walk” drew about 120 participants who came to look for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the runway and share a unique experience on a closed airport runway. They found very little debris, a testament to the ongoing work of airport employees, tenants and customers in keeping the airfield clean and safe, according to event organizer and Airport Duty Manager Sam Priest. Despite the lack of trash, the experience itself was interesting, participants said. “It was cool to walk it,” said pilot Oxana Poburinnaya, who was… Read More

Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) serves to maximize lifesaving efforts for stray and abused animals with shelter care, medical treatment, adoption services, and more. And they need your help. Now through Aug. 31, Fred Meyer stores in south King County have set up donation bins where you can help support RASKC’s mission with food, snacks, and toys. Read more.

Cross-posted from Clean Water Stories There are many names for remotely piloted aircraft, and you may have heard them called drones, but at the King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD), they’re referred to as an RPAS — or a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System. The use of RPASs by the County began about six years ago, but it is only recently that WTD came to own and operate their own devices. Before that, contractors were hired to provide the services that WTD now performs. This saves the county money in the long, and offers… Read More

The Water Taxi is a cool way to beat the heat. It’s operating on its summer sailing season, with seven-days-a-week service to and from West Seattle, including midday sailings, and Friday and Saturday night service. Don’t forget your dog or cat, or your bike! Hop aboard for a 15-minute ride across Elliott Bay while enjoying panoramic views of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the Olympics. You can walk to the Mariners game or the Sounders match. When riding from downtown to West Seattle, you can take a shuttle from the Seacrest Dock that will take… Read More

Cross-posted from Executive Services Express The Office of Risk Management Services (ORMS) continues to develop a policy to handle customer service regarding gender identity. “Customers, claimants, and other individuals with whom ORMS interacts have the right to be addressed by the name and pronouns that correspond to their gender identity,” said Sean Catanese, Program Manager. “This policy and its procedures ensure respectful customer service and clear communication.” Read more.