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June 3, 2025
Join us to celebrate a major milestone for Lake to Sound Trail in South King County
We’re opening a new segment of the Lake to Sound Trail — and it’s a big one!
Join us Saturday, June 7, as we celebrate a major milestone: seven miles of continuous paved trail connecting South King County cities from Burien to SeaTac, with convenient access to high-capacity transit and other regional trails. It completes more than two-thirds of the 16-mile regional trail that will connect the southern tip of Lake Washington to the Puget Sound shoreline in Des Moines.
King County Executive Shannon Braddock will lead the celebration, joined by elected officials and community partners from SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines. Funding was provided by the voter-approved King County Parks Levy as well as from WSDOT, the Port of Seattle, and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.
Whether you’re a longtime trail user or new to exploring the Lake to Sound Trail, come help us celebrate and see where the trail can take you.
📍 Event details
📅 Saturday, June 7
📍 Lake to Sound Trail Segment C in SeaTac 19111 Des Moines Memorial Dr SeaTac, WA 98148
⏰ 11 a.m.
New trail connections make it safer and healthier than ever to enjoy King County’s Marymoor Park
Just in time for summer, we’ve opened two new trail connections in Redmond that make it safer and more convenient to reach King County’s largest park — whether you’re heading to a concert, a movie, or a quiet trail walk.
The new Marymoor Station Trail provides a direct link from Sound Transit’s Marymoor Village Station to the north end of Marymoor Park. We’ve also opened a new Bear Creek Trail Bridge, connecting East Lake Sammamish Trail to the Redmond Central Connector Trail, creating more options for people walking, biking, or rolling across the Eastside.
These new trails are part of our commitment to building a fully connected regional trail system that links people to parks, transit, and community destinations, powered by the King County Parks Levy.
🎶 Marymoor Live Concert Series
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Kick off summer with concerts under the open sky. The 2025 lineup includes Indigo Girls, Iggy Pop, and Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, and more.
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🎬 Movies at Marymoor
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Outdoor movies return starting July 2! Bring a blanket, snacks, and friends for a night under the stars.
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Introducing Park Rangers: Enhancing safety and belonging at King County Parks
This summer, we’re launching a new Park Ranger Program to help make our parks, trails, and natural areas even safer, more welcoming, and more accessible.
Our specially trained Rangers will serve as ambassadors, educators, and public safety resources across the regional parks system — from urban trails to remote backcountry areas. Whether offering directions, answering questions, or responding to safety concerns, Rangers will be a visible, helpful presence on the ground.
“The Park Ranger Program was developed in response to community requests for on-site professionals who can help ensure that King County’s parks, trails, and natural areas are safe, welcoming places all people can enjoy,” said King County Parks Director Warren Jimenez.
The program is funded by the voter-approved King County Parks Levy.
From the brink of extinction to a hopeful return for Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon
More than 8,300 adult kokanee salmon returned to their spawning grounds this season in the Lake Sammamish watershed — a dramatic turnaround from just seven years ago, when biologists counted only 19.
This year’s return is the second highest since we began monitoring kokanee in 1996, marking a potential breakthrough for the native freshwater species that is important to our region’s habitat and history.
“It brings everyone together,” said McKenna Sweet Dorman of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.
Watch the video to see how collaboration and persistence sparked an inspiring comeback story in King County.
One pump at a time: West Point readies for a critical upgrade
At our West Point Treatment Plant, the raw sewage pumps — painted in bold teal and red — have reliably moved up to 440 million gallons of wastewater and stormwater a day since 1966. Often called the “heartbeat” of the plant, these aging biogas-powered pumps are now being replaced with modern electric-powered versions.
It’s a complex, years-long upgrade that must keep the system running without interruption. Crews are replacing one pump each year through 2029, starting with structural work to support new equipment and keep the plant operating safely and smoothly for the 800,000 people it serves.
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Trailhead Direct is back for the summer!
Trailhead Direct, King County’s popular transit-to-trails service, is back for the summer, connecting hikers to Mount Si and the Issaquah Alps.
It is operating each weekend and select holidays through Labor Day. Grab your hiking gear, leave the car, and enjoy some of the best trails in King County!
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Social media spotlight
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NW Emmy Award–nominated multimedia specialist appreciation post ✨
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She doesn’t know it yet, but she’s one of 8,300 adult kokanee salmon returned to their spawning grounds — just seven years after only 19 came back.
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 Not my house, but I know my way around.
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