On Tuesday, the King County Council appointed Di Irons to the Fire District No. 10 Board of Commissioners. The district, which originally formed in 1941 and is 110 square miles in size, combined with the City of Issaquah to form Eastside Fire and Rescue in 1999. The cities of North Bend, Sammamish, Woodinville, and Fire District 28 have also joined to become a part of the consolidation.
Di brings over two decades of leadership experience and a passion for public service to the position. In addition to private business experience, she has also served in numerous government roles at the King County Council, the Washington State Occupational Therapy Practice Board, and the Washington State Board of Hearing and Speech. Di has been a resident in the Sammamish-Issaquah area for over 30 years and I am thrilled to see her serving our community in this new role.
 With the dry season fast approaching, King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban has issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban for unincorporated areas. The ban, which prohibits yard debris fires and fires set to clear land, took effect on June 30.
The ban is being issued in conjunction with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and King County Fire Marshals Association. It does not apply to recreational fires or gas/propane appliances, including grills, pellet smokers, or charcoal grills. Learn more about the burn ban here.
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In addition to the burn restrictions, please know that King County’s ban on consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas is currently in effect.
- This ban impacts the District 9 unincorporated communities of Fairwood, Greater Maple Valley, Enumclaw Plateau, Four Creeks/Tiger Mountain, and the East Renton Highlands.
- Within city boundaries, firework regulations vary, but please note that all cities within District 9 except the cities of Black Diamond and Enumclaw have laws banning the discharge of fireworks within city limits. In the City of Enumclaw, legal fireworks can be discharged between the hours of 9 AM and 11 PM on July 4th. In the City of Black Diamond, legal fireworks can be discharged between the hours of 9 AM and midnight on July 4th.
- If you are setting off your own fireworks, please make safe choices for those around you and be considerate of the impact on your neighborhood. Be aware that bottle rockets, firecrackers, and missiles are illegal to buy, sell or discharge under state law. An easy way to make sure you are staying within the law is to purchase fireworks from within the city or other area you’re planning to launch them in.
For answers to frequently asked questions, visit the Department of Local Services website.
 Best Starts Workforce Development Mini Grants
The Best Starts Workforce Development strategy has announced funding aimed at supporting the workforce of King County’s small (fewer than 25) community-based organizations, agencies, and early childhood centers that provide Prenatal to Five services to enhance their professional development efforts. Up to $115,000 total is available through Best Starts to support the work described in this RFA. Applicants may request up to $9,999 in their proposed budget.
Applications are due August 11, 2025 at 4pm. Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply.
4Culture Equipment for Organizations
From museum shelving and stage lights to ceramic kilns and microscopes, 4Culture’s Equipment for Organizations grant offers up to $15,000 to support these needs and more for arts, heritage, historic preservation, and science organizations in King County.
Applications are due July 9 at 5pm. Find more information and apply at the 4Culture website.
King County Department of Public Health & Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Youth Healing Project
This RFP will directly fund young people to work on projects that aim to improve mental health connection, healthy coping (can include addressing substance use), and the well-being of youth.
The Department of Public Health welcomes creative ideas that center young people and address the negative impacts of COVID-19. Funding is flexible and can be used for staffing, youth stipends, technology, materials and events.
Applications are due July 17 at 2pm. Learn more and apply at the PHSKC BSK website.
VSHSL Human Services Workforce Stabilization Funding Opportunity
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Applications (RFA) for FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).
VSHSL seeks to improve staff recruitment and retention within nonprofit organizations with active VSHSL awards who are currently providing human services in King County.
Applications due July 18, 2025. Find more information and apply at the VSHSL website.
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