Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
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.
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As we look forward to temperatures in the high 80s this weekend, the sudden change from cooler weather can create health risks for many people.
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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.
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With six World Cup matches and many fan events in Seattle planned in June and July, up to 750,000 people are expected to come to the region! Public Health and our partners have compiled tips to help people going to the events and exploring King County stay safe and healthy, whether you’re new to King County or already live here. Please share this information if you are hosting or working with visitors during the World Cup.
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Public Health – Seattle & King County’s talented data scientists synthesize information to help our staff and public better understand who is most impacted by various health issues. For this month’s Portraits in Public Health, we meet Danny, who does the behind-the-scenes work to make data more accessible and to allow our staff to work efficiently.
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There’s nothing quite like relaxing on a beach by the lake in the summertime. Here in King County, we’re lucky to have dozens of great beaches to choose from, and the Lake Swimming Beach Program works hard to make sure the water is safe for people to swim.
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