January 27th marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, we remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.
As we are witnessing an alarming rise of antisemitism, it is more important than ever for us to recognize the critical lessons of Holocaust history as we commemorate the victims and honor the survivors.
For more information and other educational materials, visit the United States Holocaust Museum website.
King Conservation District Election
King Conservation District (KCD) is holding an election for Position 1 on its Board of Supervisors.
Ballots will be available to eligible voters online from January 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM through February 13, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Physical ballots must be postmarked by February 13, 2024, and received by February 22, 2024, to be counted. Physical ballots may also be dropped off at King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057 during the voting window.
King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish that do not participate in the District). The all-volunteer, five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing KCD operations, budget, and policy. Supervisors serve three-year terms and steer the direction of resources for the $8 million, 30-staff-person district. KCD provides assistance to private residents in forest management, farm conservation planning, wildfire preparedness, and streamside and shoreline enhancement. It also offers grants and works with cities and other organizations to support community gardens, urban forest canopy, and local food systems.
Learn more at the King Conservation District website.
Join the King County Local Services Division at an upcoming meeting to learn more about participatory budgeting and hear about the project proposals submitted by community members for consideration for funding.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 31, 6-7PM
WHERE: Fairwood Library (17009 140th Ave. SE, Renton, WA 98058)
Learn more at the King County Department of Local Services website.
 2024 Parks Grants
King County Parks is now accepting applications for the Youth and Amateur Sports Grants and the Healthy Parks and Communities Fund. Applications are due March 4, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Find more information at the Parks Grants website.
King County 2025 Conservation Futures Grants
Conservation Futures grants can help acquire parks and open spaces for passive recreation such as urban greenspaces, natural areas, forests, community gardens, farms, and trails. There may be opportunities to partner on green stormwater park acquisitions, or help create open space or community gardens near affordable housing developments.
Applications are due on Monday, February 12, 2023. Visit the Conservation Futures application webpage for more information.
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