King County is expanding health care and behavioral health services for people in adult jails, starting up to 90 days before release, to reduce repeat incarceration and prevent treatment interruptions. Part of Executive Girmay Zahilay's "Breaking the Cycle" strategy, the initiative connects participants to Medicaid, addiction treatment, mental health care and case management before they reenter the community.

A Virginia grand jury has indicted Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six others, including members of her family, on charges that she engaged in a racketeering conspiracy to sell marijuana and launder the proceeds.

Ahead of the November election, Byrd Barr Place hosts Building Bridges: Barriers Broken, Voices Heard, a candidate forum on Oct. 24 featuring King County Council and Washington state Legislature candidates. Dr. Angela Griffin and moderator Paula Fillmore-Sardinas join Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss civic engagement, voter preparation and the organization's upcoming Fall Kickoff event.