Safety steps before entering a flooded building

December 12, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Heavy rainfall and flooding in King County have caused sewage overflows in many areas, and in flooded buildings mold can also quickly set in. Before you set foot in a flooded building, take these steps to protect yourself from electrocution, mold, and potential exposure to contaminants.

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.

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.

Back-to-school and COVID-19: what parents should know

August 23, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

Back-to-school means kids spending more time indoors where it’s easier to spread germs like the common cold, flu, and COVID-19. Find out what there is to know about this year’s school COVID-19 safety guidance.

Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents

June 29, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s normal and natural to have questions about the COVID vaccine, especially when it comes to your kids’ health. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions we’ve been hearing.