Tag: King County
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Food is medicine: Lifelong reflects on 4 decades of serving meals and community care
In 1983, the HIV/AIDS pandemic was beginning in Seattle. While elected officials and formal institutions struggled to respond, community organizations formed to care for the sick and dying. Through hospital visits, emotional support, house chores, and food, community organizations filled…
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How to prepare for a long and unpredictable flood season in King County
The most common natural disaster in King County is flooding. There have been 29 flood-related federal disaster declarations in the county since 1956, and the science is clear that climate change will increase flood risks to our region. Even minor…
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‘A pathway to zero waste’: King County explores innovative technologies to meet waste reduction goals
This year, the King County Solid Waste Division launched Re+, with an ambitious goal to reduce the amount of waste going to our regional landfill by 70% by 2030. The plan outlines actions to reduce waste at every point in…
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Soak it in, summer has arrived!
Summers are one of King County’s best-kept secrets. To celebrate the season, we created a playlist to soak up summer 2023. We included a few classics from local artists, Jimi Hendrix and Soundgarden. We’re hoping for bluebird skies and 80-degree…
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What makes a place worthy of preservation? King County Landmarks Coordinator Sarah Steen shares her thoughts.
By Anna Inghram King County is creating a new approach to historic preservation. The field aims to protect physical reminders of a community’s past, but the traditional approach to historic preservation tends to overlook historically marginalized groups within those communities.…
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King County Green Schools Program recognizes 67 schools, two school districts, and 88 student Green Teams for resource conservation efforts this school year
As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, King County Green Schools Program recognizes 67 schools, two school districts, and 88 student Green Teams for their waste reduction and other resource conservation practices – that’s more than twice the…
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‘It’s all done with a labor of love from the community’: UTOPIA promotes food access and sovereignty from the QTPI community to all
The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to everyone’s lives. For United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance (UTOPIA) it brought an additional mission to the organization. Since 2009, UTOPIA has been led by and providing services for the queer and transgender Pacific…
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‘There’s something for everyone’: Kent Farmers Market to expand in size and service this year
Since 2015, two farmers markets have been running in Kent. Different locations, vendors, and shoppers made the markets distinct, but this year, the Kent Saturday market will combine the best of both. Living Well Kent, the Kent Lions Club, and…