A Shared Table: A cookbook for the community and the climate

January 15, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two hands hold a bowl of Asian eggplants.

We’re launching “A Shared Table: Delicious, Climate-Friendly Recipes from King County,” a cookbook filled with family recipes contributed by people in our local communities. The recipes in the book are vegetarian or low-meat, selected to spotlight how vegetable and plant-focused food choices have a lower environmental impact, in addition to being good for our health.

Shots fired: On the scene with a violence interrupter

February 19, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Two people on the violence interrupters team

In the second comic strip in our series on gun violence prevention, we see violence interrupters responding to a shooting. These community partners help de-escalate situations and check on the safety of people in the community.

gratitude

November 26, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

This is a most unusual Thanksgiving. But in spite of the pandemic that has turned our lives upside down, there are many reasons to be thankful.

Faith leaders provide strong support in times of physical separation

April 5, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

With the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order now in effect through May 4, connecting with faith-based and cultural communities continues to be a vital source of support. Earlier this month, Public Health had the opportunity to stand in solidarity with faith and spiritual leaders who are building unity and connection in times of physical distancing.

Community is our anchor during COVID-19

March 14, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

How do we get on with living when life is so altered? Our best answer is that we’ll get through this outbreak by building community and making sacrifices out of love. What does that look like? It means preserving the healthcare system for those who need it most, social distancing but not social isolation, and supporting one another.