Your Weekly Update on What's Happening at the King County Council  

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Wednesday evening marked the beginning of Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day—the day we mourn the more than six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust and pay our respect to the survivors.

We remember this unfathomable tragedy so that together, we can build a better future. My hope is that as we recognize Yom HaShoah, we as a community can commit to condemning antisemitism in all forms and unite under the common promise: never again.

Sincerely,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Councilmember Reagan Dunn presents the State of the County to the Newcastle City Council

Councilmember Reagan Dunn presents to the Newcastle City Council

I recently visited the Newcastle City Council to deliver the State of the County. I am grateful for our continued partnership as we work together to represent our community and appreciate them taking the time to hear from me.

Two months until the King County Substance Use Recovery Conference!

This year’s annual King County Substance Use Recovery Conference is happening on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Green River College! Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and connecting with others in the recovery community. 

The event is FREE but registration is required! Learn more and sign up here.

• Republic Services Recycling Event - Saturday, April 26, 10AM - 3PM at 3R Technology HQ, 8002 S 208th Street, Kent 
  Republic Services is holding an electronic recycling event with a touch a truck and information on recycling and composting. See a list of accepted items here.
• Renton Drive-Through Shred-a-Thon and Prescrption Take Back plus Food Drive - Saturday, April 26, 9AM - 12 PM at Renton Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave N, Renton
  Join the Renton Police Department to help prevent identity theft and prescription drug abuse. Bring your sensitive personal documents for secure shredding and safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
• 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic - April 24 – 27 at the Seattle Center
  Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven, free health clinic that occurs for four days each year at Seattle Center. The clinic welcomes anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Comcast RISE grants

King County has been selected as one of five regions in the U.S. for Comcast RISE Grants. This means 100 small businesses in King County will receive over $3 million in grants for monetary, marketing, and technology support.

Applications are open from May 1-31 at www.ComcastRISE.com, with winners announced in August.

Youth and Amateur Sports Grants

Youth and Amateur Sports Grants (YASG) supports fit and healthy communities by investing in programs and capital facility projects that increase access to sports, play, and outdoor recreation. Eligible applicants include cities and towns, nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, fiscally-sponsored organizations, public school districts, park districts, and other public agencies.

Applications are due May 5 at 9am. Find more information at the King County Parks website.

FCD Flood Reduction Grants

The 2025 Steve Bleifuhs Flood Reduction Grants are for small and medium-sized local flood reduction projects that address existing or potential flooding. Eligible applicants include homeowner associations, schools, nonprofits, tribes, cities and towns, and King County agencies.

Applications are due May 23. Find more information or apply at the Flood Control District website.

Vets Engaged RFP

Vets Engaged awards small grants for entities to convene community-building events and activities that increase social engagement and connection for veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families. The intent is to cultivate a sense of belonging among veterans and that help bridge the military-civilian divide. 

Applications are due May 30 at 2PM. Find more information or apply at the Vets Engaged website.