JUNE 2025
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Wildfire risks could put King County’s disaster budget up in smoke
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By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Wildfire threats in western Washington are expected to rise in late summer even as King County prepares for the possible loss of federal funding for its emergency management department. In late May, King County Office of Emergency Management Director Brendan McCluskey told Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee members that his office is anticipating cuts in federal funding that directly affect wildfire services for the region. According to McCluskey, wildfire risks in the western portion of the state are currently at normal levels through June, but are expected to elevate in July and August as the area becomes drier. In the case of King County, the wildfire risks are usually highest between August and October. President Donald Trump and U.S Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have expressed interest in significantly altering or eliminating the Federal
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Farmer’s market coming to Madison Park By Friends of Madison Park After almost a year of surveying the community, meeting with the businesses, working with the Seattle Farmer’s Market Association (which runs, the Ballard, Madrona and Wallingford Farmer’s Markets), the city has approved a Farmer’s Market for Madison Park. Here are a few things you should know: ■ The first day of the Market will be Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 42nd Ave E between E Blaine and E Madison, just west of the tennis courts. ■ The market will run every Saturday morning from 10-2 p.m. through Sept. 27. ■ 20-25 vendors/local farmers will be selling seasonal produce and berries, fresh eggs, honey, pork, fish and beef, specialty salads and salmon sandwiches, popsicles and more! ■ Please walk, bike to the market if possible. Support our local businesses by
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supplementing your market day outing with neighborhood food and products.
GARDEN TOUR JUNE 7, FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Friends of Madison Park’s second annual Garden Tour is right around the corner. From a Stunning Waterfront Jewel of art, water features, and an orchid house, to a Meditative Retreat tucked within the color and textures of a hidden backyard, to the Contemporary Elegance of stone and powder-coated steel, to the Comfort and Celebration of perennials and veggies, The Madison Park Garden Tour has these gardens and more. $20/ticket provides you with a map and wristband to view all the gardens at your leisure on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.
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