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Your Weekly Update on What's Happening at the King County Council
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Many of you know how deeply committed I am to improving mental health and substance use treatment services in our region. I have been proud to consistently support improvements to our mental health system and believe King County can become a national model for crisis care.
As a part of recent efforts to extend care, King County is expanding its youth mobile crisis response teams to provide faster, in-person support for young people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies. Operated by the YMCA, these mobile teams support young people struggling with behavioral health crises, including conflicts at home. Mental health professionals and trained peers intervene and de-escalate crises and connect young people with support and resources.
▶️ Watch this short video to see how these teams are making a difference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ZIpcaMSb0
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The number of youth crisis teams will grow from two to nine, offering 24/7 help to de-escalate crises and connect families to resources. Last year, these teams supported more than 1,200 youth and families, and with this expansion, many more will have access to urgent care when it’s needed most. Anyone can call or text 988 anytime to connect with a youth or adult crisis team.
King County also recently expanded mobile crisis teams for adults, with 27 teams from the Downtown Emergency Service Center and Sound Behavioral Health available to de-escalate behavioral health crises and connect people to support services. You can read more about the expansion here.
All my best,
 Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9
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Councilmember Reagan Dunn and colleagues join the 2024-25 class of Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellows Monica Alfonzo, Zeinab Al-Mohanawy, Priscilla de Andrade, Marissa Maldonado, and Saeed Mahamood.
The Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program was created in 2017 and works to ensure government institutions reflect the communities they serve. The program seeks to honor Ruth Woo’s life in public service empowering disadvantaged young people by providing them with an opportunity to become acquainted with government.
I was privileged to join my colleagues this week in recognizing our 2024–2025 Ruth Woo Fellows for their service to King County. This year’s class of fellows was hosted by the Department of Executive Services, the Executive's Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Natural Resources & Parks, and the King County Council.
I am always inspired to see young people take an interest in local government and work to improve our communities.
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Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Fairwood Movie Night in Petrovitsky Park! Over the years, I have worked hard to ensure unincorporated communities don’t miss out on public services and events enjoyed by their fellow residents in more urban areas. |
I was deeply humbled to receive a thank-you letter from the City of Enumclaw for my advocacy on behalf of our community during the White River Bridge closure. While the announcements of new metro connections to the Foothills Trail Bridge, emergency proclamations at the state and local levels, and efforts to secure financial assistance for local businesses are all positive steps, there is still much work to be done.
As work on the bridge progresses, I will continue to collaborate with county, state, and local leaders to find creative solutions and provide as much relief as possible to affected residents.
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Newcastle Days
Saturday, September 6
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lake Boren Park
Each September, the community of Newcastle gathers at Lake Boren Park for Newcastle Days, the city’s signature celebration, offering fun for all ages! This annual festival is packed with activities, food, games, and music, bringing neighbors together to celebrate. Held in September to honor Newcastle’s official cityhood in 1994, Newcastle Days is a time to reflect on our history, strengthen community bonds, and look forward to the future.
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Bellevue’s Fall Into Fun Event Series
Celebrate the season with Fall Into Fun, a citywide series of 27 free events that bring neighbors together through music, dance, theater, fitness and family fun. From cultural performances to community open houses, there's fun for everyone.
These events are part of the City of Bellevue's celebration of Welcoming Week. Some of these programs require preregistration. Learn more at BellevueWA.gov/fall-fun.
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Cruise Enumclaw: Friday Night Rides on Cole Street
Cole Street, Downtown Enumclaw
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5
Tonight is the final Friday Night Ride of the Summer in Enumclaw. Cruise Enumclaw takes over historic Cole Street with a rolling display of hot rods, vintage trucks, sportscars, and muscle machines. Whether you’re behind the wheel or snapping photos from the sidewalk, you’re part of the scene.
Enumclaw’s walkable downtown makes this more than a car show. Explore local shops, grab a bite to eat, and stick around for live music or dessert. This is where nostalgia meets a night out.
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Covington Drive-In Movies - Fridays in September
Dusk - Covington Town Center Lawn, 17070 SE Wax Rd.
Enjoy a popular flick from the comfort of your own vehicle! Pre-registration is required! $20 per vehicle. Drive in movie tickets are available for purchase HERE.
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Maple Valley’s Own Lucia Flores-Wiseman LIVE in Concert
🎤 Lucia Flores-Wiseman, Maple Valley native and rising star, is bringing her powerhouse vocals and band to the Tahoma Performing Arts Center for a special one-night concert — sponsored by the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council. Learn more here.
✨This fundraiser supports Lucia and her band in producing their debut 5–6 song EP, covering costs for studio time, musicians, mastering, visuals, and marketing to share their music with the world.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — and they will go FAST! https://mvcac.ludus.com/
📍 Tahoma Performing Arts Center
📅 September 6 @ 6:30 P.M.
🎶 Presented by Maple Valley Creative Arts Council
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