PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff

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.