Free breast and cervical cancer screenings break down barriers

October 15, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

An illustrated pink ribbon decorated with flowers appears above the words “October Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” with six women in pink standing together in support below.

Free, in‑language cancer screenings are helping King County families get care without fear, cost, or confusion.

E‑Ride Helmet & Bike Safety: What Parents Need to Know

September 24, 2026.Reading time 11 minutes.

A child wearing a red bicycle helmet rides a black bicycle along a dirt path in a grassy park with trees in the background.

Electric bicycles and motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular among kids and teenagers. Learn how to choose the right helmet, the safety rules in Washington, and tips to help young riders travel safely.

This Summer, Trailhead Direct Just Might Be the Easiest Way to Reach Your Favorite Trails

June 17, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

This summer, Trailhead Direct offers an easy, car‑free way to reach popular trailheads as major construction and World Cup visitors shape travel across the region. With weekend service to Mount Si, Little Si, Mount Teneriffe, and the Issaquah Alps through August 30, it’s a simple way to skip parking stress and get outside.

How drowning risk is different since the 2025 floods: What you need to know before heading to the river

June 1, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

A forested river channel with flowing water and large fallen trees scattered across the stream and gravel bars. The logs form natural woody debris piles surrounded by dense green vegetation. “KING COUNTY DNRP” appears in the upper right corner.

After the 2025 floods reshaped many local rivers, currents, channels, and underwater hazards look different this summer. Cold water and hidden debris make drowning risks higher than people expect. A life jacket and a few simple choices can keep you and your family safer on the water.

Drowning Prevention at Home: Staying Safe in Bathtubs and Hot Tubs

May 4, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

A clean, well‑lit bathroom with a white claw‑foot bathtub, blue shower curtain, wooden vanity with a sink, and neatly hung pink towels beneath a window.

Nearly half of drowning deaths in King County happen at home, not in lakes or rivers. Learn how simple habits can make baths and hot tubs safer for everyone.

Stretch your food dollars with programs that can help

March 16, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

A farmers market stall displays baskets of fresh vegetables, including leafy greens and carrots, with a sign reading “SNAP Market Match Accepted Here” and informational vouchers showing that SNAP benefits can be used and matched at the market.

When the cost of food rises faster than a family’s income, it can feel like the table is getting emptier. But in King County, there are programs making a real difference. SNAP, WIC, Fresh Bucks, and local food banks are helping households keep food at home, ease daily worry, and feel supported during a tough moment.