A Cyclist’s Haven: Take a Bike Ride on the Burke-Gilman Trail

May 30, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

A family of three bikes down the Burke-Gilman trail wearing helmets. A bike rest on the side of the path.

As we transition from spring to summer, it’s the perfect time to explore the Burke-Gilman Trail. Renowned for its smooth, uninterrupted path, this 20-mile trail offers a safe and scenic route for cyclists of all levels.

Bike Safety Month: Spotlight on Soos Creek Trail

May 24, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

three kids biking at a distance at the Soos Creek Trail path wearing helmets.

In honor of Bike Safety Month, we’re sharing another of our favorite family-friendly trails, the Soos Creek Trail, and providing a few bike safety tips to keep you and your loved ones rolling all season long.

A Playground for Biking: Top tips for safe family bike rides

May 8, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Aerial view of the bike playground where kids are learning about traffic rules.

Celebrate Bicycle Safety Month by exploring King County’s family-friendly trails. The Bike Playground at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park in White Center offers a fun and safe traffic garden where children can learn how to bike in traffic.

Support Makes a Difference: Recovery is Possible

December 28, 2023.Reading time 10 minutes.

The image shows two individuals sitting on a couch. One person is comforting the other. They are indoors, with a window featuring horizontal blinds in the background.

For those with substance use disorder, it’s important to remember that recovery is possible, and support can make all the difference in the life of a loved one suffering from addiction. Recovery is a journey and often not linear, so support and non-judgmental connections are essential no matter where someone is in their journey.

Innovative Bike Safety Programs Empower Local Youth

December 21, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

group of kids on bicycles, wearing helmets lined up in front of a colorful mural painted on a building’s exterior wall. The mural is vibrant and depicts various scenes, including landscapes and vehicles.

Public Health gave $30,000 in grants to three local nonprofits — Cycle Therapy Racing, First Five Years & Beyond, and Bike Works. Each group received $10,000 to provide free bikes, helmets, locks, maintenance, and safety education to residents, leading to a more active and healthy community.

Naloxone is now over the counter: Access to the medication widens

October 20, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

The medication naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives, is now available over the counter (OTC) at major pharmacies