It's time to #ClearTheShelters! We've joined this national campaign by reducing pet adoption fees through September 10. Adopt a cat or dog of any age for just $30 - the cost of a pet license! kingcounty.gov/AdoptAPet

Enjoy local museums and parks with passes you can check out for free with your library card. You can visit the Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Aquarium, Washington State Parks, and more. Visit our website to learn how it works and borrow a pass. Go to 1.kcls.org/3JlhzYn

The threat for thunderstorms Saturday evening-Saturday night continues to increase across Western Washington. Storms will be associated with frequent lightning & gusty winds. If you have outdoor plans during this period it will be critical to monitor the forecast! #WAwx

TOMORROW: Attend the Doors Open Facilities Grant Workshop! 4culture.org/workshops/door… Doors Open Facilities grants help orgs acquire, build, or renovate the brick-and-mortar buildings and spaces that make cultural experiences possible. Sat, Aug 17, 12 - 1 PM @ Covington City Hall

Meydenbauer Bay Park swim area is closed until further notice due to high bacteria levels. The rest of the park is open for use. Lifeguards will be on duty at Chism Beach Park from noon-7 pm during the closure.

I am incredibly thankful to the King County Council for unanimously supporting my proposal. We need to look at all ideas for improving road safety in Fairwood & work together to proactively prevent dangerous driving. Thanks to all who engaged with me on this issue kingcounty.gov/en/dept/counci…

Due to high bacteria levels recorded at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Public Health - Seattle & King County has closed the swim beach until further notice. For your safety, please follow directions on all posted signs. Updates and more information are available at kingcounty.gov/swimbeach

Newcastle Beach Park swim area is closed until further notice because of high bacteria levels in the water. The rest of the park is open. Clyde Beach Park will be open for water play during the Newcastle swim area closure. Public Health - Seattle & King County

Last Crossroads Movies in the Park is on tonight! “Hook,” part of the free movie summer series at Crossroads, will play at dusk. Family activities start at 7 p.m. Free popcorn too.

Prepare for trouble–make it double on this weekend's Paint Map! With closures of I-405/SR 520, concerts, & plenty of bridge work, we denounce the evils of work zone collisions & extend our reach to every corner of WA! Surrender to these road closures, or prepare for some detours!

It’s an action-packed start to the week for roadwork in King County, so be sure to add extra time for road closures and lane restrictions. Remember, you can always get the latest updates on kingcounty.gov/MyCommute

This is a major victory for all who care about the safety of our communities. Thank you to my colleagues for voting 8-0 to support keeping the juvenile jail open & operating. Now we can get to work on improving programming at the facility. fox13seattle.com/news/king-coun…

School is back in session📝 Get ready for big yellow buses and children walking or riding bikes during your commute. 🦥Stick to < 20 mph in school zones 👀Stay alert for pedestrians & bikes 🚍Respect red flashing lights on school buses ⏰Plan ahead, give yourself extra time

Stop-block framing and punch protections: This is what you'll learn on Sunday once you register for the BPD's Women Empowered class. Don't forget to email [email protected] to reserve your spot. See you on Sunday!

FULL CLOSURE🚨 SB I-405 in Renton from Sept. 13-16 for a traffic switch & paving + an overnight closure of NB I-405 in Renton on Sept. 16! -SB I-405 (Renton): 11p Fri to 4a Mon from Coal Creek Pkwy to NE 30th -NB I-405 (Renton): 12:01-4a Mon from NE 44th St to Coal Creek Pkwy SE

The Bellevue PD's Women Empowered Workshop Series continues this Sunday. The focus: developing a punch block in cases of emergency. Register your spot by emailing [email protected] now.

Looking for a job that's fun, helps the community, and provides you with life-saving skills? Become a lifeguard with the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center through our FREE lifeguard job training program! No previous experience necessary. bit.ly/kcac-lifeguard

23 yrs ago, I was in DC when a hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon. I will never forget the tragedy & the heroism I witnessed that day. May our nation unite as we remember the first responders who gave their lives & honor the memory of all those we lost on 9/11. #NeverForget

I appreciate the chance to connect with the City of Covington City Council last night! Thanks for inviting me to present on the State of the County.