 Councilmember Reagan Dunn visits the mural with members of the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council, the Maple Valley Historical Society, and Maple Valley Councilmember Syd Dawson
Maple Valley artist Ashley Ashbeck knocked it out of the park with this beautiful mural at the Maple Valley Historical Society. Thank you to the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council for organizing the artist call!
Any organization interested in seeking funding for a community-building project in unincorporated areas should keep an eye on Alan Painter Grants through King County’s Department of Local Services. Applications for the next round of funding will open this fall!
To check out the stunning mural, pay a visit to the Maple Valley Historical Society located within Lake Wilderness Park!
 Left to right: Wastewater Treatment Division staffer Monica Van der Vieren, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, former Bellevue Councilmember Jennifer Robertson
I’m proud that King County's Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade project was recently awarded Salmon-Safe certification for meeting high standards for salmon protection. This essential project not only increases wastewater capacity for the communities of Bellevue and Newcastle, but moves the active pipeline away from Coal Creek, offering better protection for the salmon-bearing creek and surrounding environment.
I was pleased to tour the site with former Bellevue Councilmember Jennifer Robertson and Monica Van der Vieren from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division during its beginning stages. Though this project has been many years in the making, construction starts this year! Learn more about it here.
Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pasifika Heritage Month!
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pasifika Heritage Month! Let's all celebrate the unique cultures of our AANHP neighbors and their many contributions to our communities.
 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.
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