Trailhead Direct – the popular transit-to trails service offered by King County Parks and King County Metro – offers convenient, eco-friendly adventures for late summer hikes as well as service during Labor Day weekend. Check out the route schedule and trail information, and watch the video below.

Cross-posted from Public Health Insider Every few years, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office (KCMEO) hosts a unique memorial to ensure that every King County resident is remembered. The KCMEO’s Indigent Remains Program provides burial for King County residents who have died without resources or family to claim their remains for a proper burial. The next ceremony to remember these individuals will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton (100 Blaine Ave NE). It’s open to any member of the public who wishes to pay their respects. Read more.

Cross-posted from Executive Services Express Recently, the Centre for Public Impact released Reimagining Public Value: Our Learning Journey in King County. The report details King County’s efforts to reimagine and reinvent the way it approaches public value, breaking down long-standing internal and external barriers in order to build a thriving, equitable county. Read more.

Crossposted from Public Health Insider It happens every summer – you blink once, and it’s already back-to-school season. Before that first day rolls around, make sure your child is fully up-to-date on vaccinations required for school so they can stay healthy, thriving, and ready to learn. This year, it’s easier than ever to get caught up on vaccines at one of many back-to-school clinics in south King County. Where can my child get vaccines required for school? Your child’s healthcare provider is always a good place to start. But if there are… Read More

Over the next 10 years, King County will invest more than $660 million at West Point Treatment Plant in projects that will protect worker and public safety, and the environment. Learn more in the KCTV video below.

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.