How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system
An unmarked gray van pulled into a South King County apartment complex on a drizzly June afternoon. A 911 caller had reported a family member was hearing voices and seemed disconnected from reality. A mental health professional and a case manager, not police or emergency medics, knocked on the door. A few hours later, this emergency crisis response team drove the resident to a crisis stabilization program, where she could get inpatient treatment and support. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Akash Pamarthy)
‘Safety concerns’ prompt cancellation of two popular Washington events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx culture
Safety concerns prompted the cancellation of two major local events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx culture. THING NW Festival 2025 cancelled its Aug. 16 Latinx musical performance lineup. All other Saturday musical events are still scheduled to go on as planned in Carnation. In Burien, the annual Pacific Northwest Folklórico Festival was also cancelled. It was scheduled for July 26. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
New WA law protects people who break into cars to help kids, pets. How it works
Can you break into a car in Washington state to rescue a trapped child or pet? Although smashing a car window to save a kid or dog could once put you at risk of a lawsuit, a new state law provides protection for so-called “good Samaritans. ”Starting Sunday, July 27, anyone who enters a locked vehicle to rescue a vulnerable person or pet is protected from legal action, thanks to House Bill 1046. Continue reading at Tri-City Herald. (LSS)
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How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system
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