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Keeping the momentum going
To keep the celebration of the value and talents of our King County employees with disabilities going, there are several things being worked on to continue to raise awareness, make the interactive process more transparent, and to improve current processes. Learn more about what resources are available for employees here on the Disability Services employee intranet.
Check out the new KCSO recruiting website
Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office newsletter We are excited to announce the launch of the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) redesigned recruiting website, now cleaner, faster, and much easier to navigate. The updated site makes it simple for future applicants to explore career paths, learn about the KCSO mission, and connect with opportunities across the organization. Thanks to our partnership with Epic recruiting, spearheaded by Lead Recruiter Deputy Alison McEvilly, this upgrade is a big step forward in helping us reach talented, community‑minded individuals. We are thrilled to roll it… Read More
Records Management Reminder: Most information we have access to is a “Public Record”
In King County, a “public record” is any information, regardless of format, that each of us creates, receives or maintains in connection with King County business. All public records must be managed and are potentially subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Many of our records though are transitory, which means that they have short term or temporary value, and can be destroyed at any time. Best practice is to identify and destroy transitory records as soon as they are no longer needed. For more examples, review the… Read More
Creating a safe and stable place to call home through the Annual Giving Drive
The Annual Giving Drive is a time to come together as employees, support the causes we care about, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve and beyond. There are many nonprofit organizations dedicated to housing security. These organizations provide critical services, including emergency shelter, affordable housing resources, and services that help individuals and families find stability and build a path toward long-term housing security. In a time of continually rising cost of living expenses, supporting these causes helps ensure that everyone has access to a safe and stable place… Read More
No one walks alone: Domestic violence support in King County
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a vital time when advocates, survivors, allies, and communities unite to raise awareness, share resources, and honor those affected. It is a dedicated space to hold one another up, mourn lives lost, and drive our shared work toward a violence-free future. The devastating reality of domestic violence remains a pressing crisis across King County and nationwide, touching individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The statistics underscore this urgency. According to reported data: one in three women and one in four men experience intimate… Read More
Make this weekend a voting weekend!
Vote Centers across the county are open this weekend, and Elections staff are ready to help you register, get a replacement ballot, and answer any questions you need answered in order to make your voice heard. Vote Center locations and hours are available at kce.wiki/VoteCenter. If you do spend time voting this weekend tag us in your photos @kcelections on Instagram, Bluesky, or even LinkedIn! For more information about King County Elections visit kingcounty.gov/Elections.
Meet the KCSO DVIU Team
Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office newsletter If you’ve passed through Black River lately, you may have noticed the sign highlighting October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a small reminder of the big work the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Domestic Violence Investigations Unit (DVIU) does every day to support survivors and connect them with meaningful help. Our DVIU team — Detectives Tiffani Bowles‑Davis, Thanh Nguyen, and Maria Martin; Deputy Barb Reblin; and Domestic Violence Advocate Da’Vonya Jackson, brings a mix of experience, compassion, and problem‑solving to some of the… Read More
Northbound full weekend closure ahead as Revive I-5 work takes a pause
Crossposted from Metro Matters Critical repair work to the northbound lanes of I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge is complete and workers will begin removing equipment during a total shutdown in that direction the weekend of Oct. 30, said the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). In the event weather is not suitable for restriping the roadway that weekend, the closure will be rescheduled and the two-lane reduction across Ship Canal Bridge will remain in place. It’s the last step before all repaired northbound lanes permanently reopen. WSDOT said crews require a… Read More
Rain or shine, we show up: King County kicks off first Regional Day of Service
On Saturday, Oct. 17, Executive Girmay Zahilay joined the Duwamish Alive Coalition, King County Volunteer Corps, employees, and residents for the county’s inaugural Regional Day of Service. Rain in the forecast and wind on the way didn’t stop more than 60 volunteers from showing up at White Center Heights Park to make a difference. The event, hosted by the Duwamish Alive Coalition and King County Parks, was part of Duwamish Alive!, a biannual community effort that has brought neighbors together to restore and protect the Duwamish watershed since 2006. Volunteers removed 160… Read More
October 2026 update on new RASKC facility
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC In July 2025, King County purchased a building to serve as the future headquarters of Regional Animal Services of King County and home to the Pet Adoption Center. As soon as the purchase was complete, the project team began planning the build out of the new facility. Early designs focused on modular construction within the existing warehouse space, with an initial goal of opening the new building in 2027. Read more.
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